<p>if i had to pick between all the schools you mentioned i would personally have to pick queens because of its great business school possibly the best undergrad b-school in canada. The undergrad b-school is actually a commerce program. I read somewhere that for the commerce program out of 3800 applicants only 280 are enrolled. I think queens is highly regarded and would be considered more prestigious then UBC in my dads generations eyes.theand acceptance rates at queens is lower than UBC, UVIC, or SFU the school is i think about 1/4th the size of UBC. Queens MBA programs are always ranked highly by business week and the financial times and other publications. However kingston is not as vibrant as a place like vancouver…ive been told the campus is very beautiful but i never visited or anything as i was never interested in going to school in Canada… I cant really tell you about queens college life becuase i dont know too many students there or remember discussing the college life of queens with anybody. I hope I helped you a bit there. Anyways back to SFU and UVIC…I would have to agree with what jimmy said about going to SFU and uvic…almost every single student i know that goes to SFU doesent like it…i dont know what it is they dont like it though haha.SFU sort of always is kind of in UBC’s shadow its in a lower mainland town called burnaby, which i dont like too much. its a really new university…it has only been around for 50 years i think? maybe a few years more there are not many international students at SFU the school is pretty big double the size of queens i think with about 25 thousand students. I dont know too much about SFU’s academics specifically, or its campus life, i just know a couple students that are first year and they really dont talk to kindly about SFU. UVIC on the other hand sort of has a “party” rep being its located in victoria and has about 20 thousand students… Many of my friends go there, most of my friends were rugby team, party loving jock types, and thats where they go if they didnt go to community college… a lot of them brag about the beautiful looking women and the great parties…socially i would think uvic is the best…personallyi think i am actually going to go down and hang out with some friends there because they keep telling me how great it is i want to experience the fun myself. I would say UVIC students are the happiest… My friends and any people i know going to school have nothing bad to say about there college life @ uvic…uvic also has a great co-op program which is not too bad and one of the biggest in canada…one of my cousins went to uvic and got a good job right out of college working for a software company, now he works a job in germany for another software company through connections he made at school, and his first job, and hes loving his life. academically ive been told the classes are not that hard but still challenging. i personally dont think uvic’s rigor would be in line with UBC and nowhere near as close to queens…but i would say there is a drop in prestige between uvic in UBC…if i was personally stuck going to school in british columbia uvic would be my first choice because its half the size of UBC, most of my good friends attend this school and because UVIC students i have encountered are always happy, on and the good looking women i am being told about is another plus…anyways that is my rant on all the schools mentioned above.im sorry about typing in this rambling style but i guess this will do haha</p>
<p>As an economics student, I would recommend UBC without a second thought. </p>
<p>Especially if you are studying economics, UBC is definitely the place to go. As long as you can handle a large university where nobody is going to spoonfeed you, this is your best bet. And since you got that nice fat scholarship, i’m guessing you are motivated enough to excel wherever you end up, even a place where not everyone knows your name. A bigger school often (but not always) means more classmates, but it also often means more opportunities. Your chances to participate in exchange programs, internships, student groups and events are probably going to be far more numerous at an institution with the money manpower and demand to administer them all.</p>
<p>Most importantly, UBC is recognized around the world for its research and academic excellence, especially in the field of economics. There are only two other schools in Canada with comparable economics departments: the University of Toronto, and possibly the University of Montreal. (not McGill, not Queens) Especially if you are planning on applying to top grad schools, it can’t hurt to be an alum of a highly respected econ program at a top school in Canada. </p>
<p>Of course if by economics you actually meant business, then my opinion would be different. But I will assume that you have already done your research and (unlike some people) already know the difference between studying economics studying business/commerce.</p>
<p>okay, I get it, guys. UBC is great. It has longer history, a med school, and a lot more funding from the government than any other schools in BC. I have heard that UBC get at least 900 million from the government annually whereas SFU only gets about 300 million from the government annually. I am not sure about UVIc’s annual funding but it should be close to SFU’s. </p>
<p>With that much money, of course UBC can do a lot more cutting - edge research than any other schools in BC. That’s why UofT, UBC and McGill are top three schools in Canada, because they are also the richest. So, I guess more research funding = higher the prestige.</p>
<p>UBC gets at least 900 million dollars from the government, forgot to add the S</p>
<p>Well tell me how much aid is available for international students, this questions goes to vdgreat… I think you know me… hehe</p>
<p>not necessarily more prestige…it depends on the program and i would say queens is more prestigious then ubc across canada</p>
<p>Hello, I’m bumping this thread to ask about the</p>
<p>International Leader of Tomorrow Award in UBC.</p>
<p>Can anybody who has been awarded, nominated or has applied for this award tell me more about this?</p>
<p>I’m currently a junior in a US high school (Miami, FL). I’m very interested in going to UBC and was wanted to gain more information about this award.</p>
<p>What are the requirements? </p>
<p>I know that from the college’s web site that you have to demonstrate an exceptional level of scholastic achievement, extracurricular achievement, and leadership abilities, and demonstrate that they would not be able to attend UBC without receiving the level of financial assistance specified in the award be studying at UBC on a Canadian Student Permit (student visa). </p>
<p>I know two posters from this thread have already had experience with this award but I’m not sure if they’re still around.</p>
<p>Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.</p>
<p>Why would you want to come to UBC if you are a US high school student? The tuition ain’t cheap for a international student, plus there are so many universities that are more prestigious than UBC.</p>