The University of British Columbia, Vancouver

The public transport system in Vancouver is commendable. You can ride a bike or share a car very easily. There is a U-pass for students which gives them unlimited SkyTrain, bus, Seabus and other transportation services within Metro Vancouver. Bus is one of the popular options as the campus cannot directly be reached via SkyTrain or Seabus. There are various maps available to get familiar with the place’s geography, popular spots and bus routes. Vancouver also has a 24/7 taxi service. If students do not have a U-Pass, they may use day passes or single tickets on the bus with exact change that can be purchased where no change is given and dollar bills are not accepted. Transportation here is efficient, smooth and easy!

UBC offers its students various world-class services. 

• Vast libraries- UBC has one of the largest and most impressive libraries.
• Quick feedback by tutors (within 48 hours)- students can submit their work online and will receive feedback from tutors within two days. 
• Health, well-being and counseling services- These services are present to help in any issues faced by students emotionally, mentally or physically.
• 24/7 crisis support- This is there for any emergencies faced as well. 
• Financial services- scholarships, loans and workshops.
• Sexual assault support facilities- The best facilities for helping students. 
• Gym
• Sports room
• Students hub
• TEL room

The student life at UBC is one of the best features of the university. There are so many things one can do during a day at UBC. There are various campus clubs and organizations so students can join any club according to their interests. Health and wellness and

fitness facilities are other additional facilities the University focuses on. The impressive things that contribute to student life at the University are:

• Clubs and societies-There are 350 plus clubs for students to join 
• Volunteering options- Various volunteering and leadership services
• Arts appreciation-There is the UBC arts and cultural district for performing arts and fine arts
• Sports and fitness- Athletics is one of the student favorites here at UBC
• Nutritious food- 3 vast and unique dining rooms with lactose free, halal options and vegan choices.
• Expert faculty support
• Counseling center
• Fitness center

UBC, Vancouver is home to more than 13,000 students in 15 residences. The first-year students live in Place Vanier, Orchard Commons or Totem Park residence. The residents have to purchase a meal plan when staying in these residences. Reservations for accommodation can be made on a first-come, first-served basis. The rest of the present residences are for graduates as well as upper year students.  For upper-year students, Brock Commons- Tallwood House, Exchange, Fraser Hall, Fairview Crescent, Marine Drive, Iona House, Ponderosa Commons, Ritsumeikan- UBC house, Walter Gage and Thunderbird are the choices available. For student families, Acadia Park is an option available. The typical cost for a room along with the meal plan for a new undergraduate student is around approximately $12,000 - $14,500 (7,42,990 INR -  8,97,780 INR) per year. 

There are many choices for living on campus. Still the demand to live on campus usually exceeds the number of available vacancies so students are advised to look for alternate accommodation. Some of the campus housing options are- Carey center which has furnished rooms with private bathrooms and meal plans. St. Andrew’s hall with 93 suites including options of one bedroom, four bedroom, studios and townhouses. Then comes Westpoint, which has luxurious apartments at the heart of UBC. Panhellenic House has furnished apartments with bedrooms and shared living spaces for women. University MarketPlace has rental apartments. Then there’s Axis which is 15 floors high and can be rented by faculty, campus staff and students.