Student Testimonials


Ethan, Package: A

January 31, 2019

What a joy and pleasure meeting people from different countries … it’s safe to say I had a summer well-spent. As a student from the east side of the world, the courses provided a refreshing learning experience to us. The faculty organized lots of field trips, allowing us to do fun stuff and meet new […]


Ada, Package: A

January 31, 2019

My summer [at] UBC was absolutely marvelous!! Both of [my] professors [were] so thoughtful! When I was struggling with [the] language barrier, [the professors were] willing to help me go over all the class lecture slides and explained [everything] after each class for an hour and encouraged me a lot … [The professors] helped and […]


Tongfong, Package: E

January 31, 2019

I [had] a very fantastic study life in UBC Vancouver …  UBC summer program is a sophisticated program. [] I feel comfortable [on] campus and seldom have trouble … using school facilities. Everything … was arranged very well includ[ing] transportation, residence, food and study. Our teacher[s were] professional and friendly, they help me solve[] my […]


Aubrey, Package: D

January 31, 2019

Having the opportunity to study for a month at one of the finest universities in the world was one of the highlights of my undergraduate life. The Vancouver Summer Program taught me how to learn my lessons in a more creative and dynamic way. Learning political and economic policies have never been this fun! My […]


Sanaa, Package: D

January 31, 2019

Being accepted for this programme was one of the most amazing things in my life. For the first time I decided that I will go all by myself to North America and experience their style of education and the cultural diversity. I applied for the Arts programme in which we studied about The Dynamics of […]


Hiromitsu, Package: D

January 31, 2019

The friends I got through VSP are precious. We still have kept in touch even though almost a year has passed since then. Although it was my first experience of living in English-speaking environment, the concern was blowed away right away by considerate support staffs and well-organized schedule. Lived in the same dormitory, broadened insights […]


Binghui, Package: B

January 31, 2019

I met friends from all over the world, and some have become friends for life. I had wonderful, profound conversation and thoughts with my teachers.  The knowledge I learned in Vancouver still helps today. Binghui, Ningbo University, Package: B, 2017


Muyuan, Package: D

January 31, 2019

I learnt a lot from the VSP Program last year, and this experience motivated me to delve deeper into economics and finance.  I am now applying for graduate schools in the US, and I added my experience at UBC to my resume and application. I believe my experience at the Arts VSP will be powerful […]


Package: D Student

January 31, 2019

I loved all of the Cultural Ambassadors! Each of them had a different perspective about everything which helped in understanding the life here. All the best to them and thank you for making this month the most wonderful experience for us! Package: D Student, June 2017


Package: G Student

January 31, 2019

I loved meeting with people from all over the world, especially those who are from different regions of my home country! It was great to take a closer look at the fields of study that I’m interested in and to communicate with friends who have the same goals.  I’m glad I know more about this […]