Shanaya Kumar
Why did you choose your program at UBC and what did you enjoy most about it? I chose to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at UBC because I was deeply interested in understanding the complexities of society—particularly how institutions shape human experiences. My passion for exploring issues related to Indigenous history, settler institutions, […]
Shaun Olafson
Why did you choose your program at UBC and what did you enjoy most about it? I had a unique pathway through my undergraduate degree at UBC. I first attended UBC in 2006 and was interested in computer science. At the same time, I was opening a childcare business with my partner, and I left […]
Connie Wu
Why did you choose your program at UBC and what did you enjoy most about it? The UBC Media Studies program stood out as my number one choice among all media-related programs in Canada. Its unique course design, combining artistic, technical, and analytical skills, aligned perfectly with my interests in the evolving digital media landscape. […]
Emily Whiting
Why did you choose your program at UBC and what did you enjoy most about it? When I chose Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice (GRSJ) as my major, I was truly following my heart. I’ve always been passionate about social change and this program offered me the opportunity to not only pursue that, but […]
Christina Morrow
Why did you choose your program at UBC and what did you enjoy most about it? I took two years off after high school to work and travel. During that time, I solo traveled around South East Asia and Europe for eight months. Travel allowed me to learn self-sufficiency, how to deal with stressful situations, […]