Erica Chiaki Kawabe (Shimizu)
Why did you choose your program at UBC and what did you enjoy most about it? I chose UBC’s Political Science program with a minor in International Relations because I was captivated by the beauty of the campus. Embracing the challenge of leaving my home country and moving to Canada alone was a risk I […]
Desiree Adib
Why did you choose your program at UBC and what did you enjoy most about it? I chose to double major in geography and political science as a less math-intensive alternative to studying commerce. The intersection of both majors was something I enjoyed, and this choice ended up providing me with a foundation for my […]
Marion Benkaiouche
Why did you choose your program at UBC and what did you enjoy most about it? I originally wanted to study marketing because I loved watching TV commercials as a kid, but my (very French) father told me to study something practical like political science. Being from a very international and displaced family, I watched […]
Dalya Al Masri
Why did you choose your program at UBC and what did you enjoy most about it? I chose Political Science because of my interest in our world, the theories that shape it, the systems in place, and how we function as a society. I enjoyed meeting people who changed my life and my worldview, and […]
Kelly O’Keefe
Why did you choose your program at UBC and what did you enjoy most about it? I kind of fell into Political Science and Spanish — they were the subjects I most enjoyed. I like to read literature as well as theory and had already taken Spanish in high school. As I progressed through both […]
Prajju Mantha
Why did you choose your program at UBC and what did you enjoy most about it? I’ve always been interested in understanding systems—how people create rules and what frameworks societies and the world operate in. Combining a Political Science major with a Commerce minor felt like the best way to develop a critical-thinking mindset, explore […]
Melanie Mpanju
What were some of your most meaningful experiences at UBC? I can’t think of one moment in particular, but a lot of my most meaningful experiences are thanks to my amazing friends that I made at UBC. I was so lucky to have met such strong, intelligent, and supportive women of color that made all […]