Location was a big factor. The better weather, closeness to downtown played a major role. UBC being pretty reputed and the quality academic faculty made me very inclined towards this degree.
Course Curriculum
Course load is well distributed and taught very well by the faculty. Assignments are assigned at regular time periods
Exams
I had to write a couple of essays and 2 LOR. Mentioning in detail what inspires me and drives me really helped me a lot. Being passionate about my field and thorough about it was a good impression. Lors were written by my teachers. Essays had a very personal touch and exemplified the content.
Placement
Co-op opportunities are great and really amazing work opportunities can be found downtown as well.
Internship
Not yet
Events
Campus life and extracurricular activities are very engaging and participative. They occur on regular basis and receptive in every way.
Fees
Around $50000
Scholarship
I received the Outstanding Student scholarship for $15000 and was considered for it by the university itself.
Faculty
Faculty to student ratio varies from lectures. The faculty is very approachable through assigned office hours.
Hostel
On-campus housing is very good, hospitable and honestly, it feels very important to experience that. Infrastructure is very good and there is always help available.
