Nemo Anyudan Zhao
Why did you choose your program at UBC and what did you enjoy most about it? I chose to study History and Economics at UBC because of the captivating experience I had when I visited the Point Grey campus in 2011. The stunning view left a lasting impression on me, and I knew instantly that […]
Andrew Han
Why did you choose your program at UBC and what did you enjoy most about it? My first major was Philosophy, which I chose because I had taken some courses in high school and found the type of questions that the field explored very engaging. I chose my second major, Economics, because I felt the […]
Kavita Dau
Why did you choose your program at UBC and what did you enjoy most about it? I chose a BA with a major in economics and minor in English literature, as I wanted to understand how the world works and how people make decisions; I felt that I would learn quantitative models and decision-making frameworks […]
Riel Hishon
Why did you choose your program at UBC and what did you enjoy most about it? I chose economics because of the great economics professors at UBC. I took ECON 101 in my first semester of first year and loved it, so I continued with ECON 102 and loved that as well. From there, I […]
Avril Espinosa-Malpica
Avril Espinosa-Malpica joined the UBC Arts Co-op program with hopes of gaining valuable experience in the workforce. Co-op was a place for her to grow professionally, make connections, and gain skills that would aid her after graduation. In addition to her placements, Avril also won UBC Arts Co-op Undergraduate Student of the Year Award in […]
Aaron Chin
Why did you choose your program at UBC and what did you enjoy most about it? I chose Political Science and Economics as I always knew I wanted to go into business but wanted to round myself in other areas. Political Science helped with my writing, my speaking, and taught me how to form arguments. […]
Glenn Pangilinan
Why did you choose your program at UBC and what did you enjoy most about it? I enjoyed the diversity of classes and points of view. I chose Economics because I was interested in the technical aspects of political economy. What were some of your most meaningful experiences at UBC? My most meaningful experience were […]
Marc Sierro Goffaux
Why did you choose your program at UBC and what did you enjoy most about it? I initially intended to pursue a degree in international relations. But since economics was a pre-requisite, I fell in love with the subject and decided to shift my major. Besides enjoying the topic itself, I felt the Economics school […]