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VSP Nursing Alumni Experiences: Gigi, Gillian & Cassandra from The University of Hong Kong
Meet Gigi, Gillian, and Cassandra – 3 nursing students from the University of Hong Kong. Read about their experiences studying and exploring Vancouver through the UBC School of Nursing Vancouver Summer Program! From cultural insights to caring for seniors, making friends, and discovering new adventures in Vancouver, this trio shares what made their VSP experience unforgettable.
VSP Alumni Experiences: Winnona Wu
Thinking about joining the UBC Vancouver Summer Program? Hear from Winnona Wu, a UBC Vancouver Summer Program 2023 alumna! She shares her most memorable moments in VSP, her favourite parts about Vancouver, her top advice for making the most of your summer in the UBC Vancouver Summer Program, and more!
VSP Alumni Experiences: A VSP Friendgroup Feature
Read the experiences and tips from a friend group formed during VSP! 2023 VSP Alumni Brian Chan, Carson Tsoi, Mark Cheung and Raymond Choy became friends during the Vancouver Summer Program and now share lifelong memories together. They share their favourite experiences together, tips on how to make new friends during the program, and how VSP helped them grow as individuals.
VSP 2025 Application – Frequently Asked Questions
VSP Applications are now open! We are very excited to have you visit and experience life here at UBC!
We’ve compiled and prepared for you students’ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in this month’s blog! We want to make sure you feel prepared and extra ready to apply to the program. We hope you’re gearing up for a great summer here with us in Vancouver!
Discover the University of British Columbia
Have you ever considered studying at the University of British Columbia? Maybe you are an international student attending school in another country and you are curious about the education in Canada. As one of Canada’s top three universities, and a top-ranking university globally, UBC has many opportunities and resources available to students. In addition, UBC aims to inspire you to create change in the world. It’s time to put UBC on your radar and learn more about the unique experiences that lie in store! EducationBeing a student at UBC allows you to connect with faculty members who are experts in […]
VSP Alumni Experiences: Angel Jose Mejia Barajas
Learn what Angel achieved at VSP. Meet Angel Jose Mejia Barajas, Vancouver Summer Program alumnus 2017. Hear about his experience traveling overseas to study at UBC, the experiences that made his time in British Columbia so memorable and the lessons he has to share with future VSP students. Why did you choose to attend UBC’s Vancouver Summer Program? “I had already been to Vancouver and I fell in love with everything about the city—the hikes, the lake, the beaches, the food, but most importantly the people. Everybody is so incredibly nice and nobody is rude if you ask them for […]