microserf Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 As the title says good luck. It was nice meeting all of you guys yesterday and today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllSmiles Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 How did it go? Did you go to the open house? How did the PBL section work? I'm sure you did great Are all the people who interviewed this weekend from BC? How was the weather? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microserf Posted February 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 I think the interview went ok. But the open house was great! very informative, the tour was excellent and well worth the extra day spent there. The clinic itself is very warm and inviting and very comfortable to be in (IMO anyways!) much nicer than some other school clinics I've seen before. I think the group interviewed today was from western Canada. The weather was gray but its the usual Vancouver winter weather. The PBL section is optional so if you have to leave you don't have to go. But I would recommend that you go. Its worth spending the extra time to experience PBL. I went and realized that PBL might not be as bad as people make it seem. So the way it works is you get a 1 hour lecture first about the PBL philosophy and how its supposed to work. Then you are sent off in small groups to the PBL rooms to try it out. You are predivided into small groups beforehand. That was a lengthy reply but once again best of luck and just try to enjoy the process and you'll do fine! Oh and btw, feel free to get changed after your interview and before the PBL session if you feel more comfortable doing so! A few people did that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjaejai Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Oh and btw, feel free to get changed after your interview and before the PBL session if you feel more comfortable doing so! A few people did that I was one of those few,, and felt awkward,, hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzP Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 I wish I had time to go back and change, but the UBC tour was nice and everyone was friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99centsplustax Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 thoughts: the open house is highly recommended. imo, ubc uses this to showcase to out-of-province students its unique program and facility. the phrase "world class" is thrown around quite liberally these days, but ubc's clinic certainly deserves it. the informational sessions (particularly the financial presentation) were very useful and put into perspective how much planning we have ahead of ourselves. ubc is pretty expensive when you tally the cost of the program and vancouver living expenses, and i don't think the max line of credit and max student loans leave too much leeway for leisure spending. this is budgeting bootcamp, i guess. it was slightly intimidating meeting everyone and discussing backgrounds and interests, as you find out very quickly that you're in a very qualified group of applicants, most of whom are thoughtful, articulate, and personable. that being said, it was great meeting all of you guys and gals from bc and alberta. if you have the time, definitely do the pbl session. from friends' accounts, i was pretty optimistic about the program; after having done a mock session, i'm reaffirmed that it fits my style of learning and communicating. it really isn't for everyone, so it would be a disservice to yourself to make a decision about it without first having experienced it. the interview itself was a very positive experience (not implying that i performed well). the interviewers were polite, friendly, and receptive. they reciprocated emotion, and even joked around and gave me some immediate feedback. i had some familiarity with the interview room, since the open house was held in the same facility the previous day. my interview was slightly over an hour, and it flew by. i couldn't believe it when they said they were on the last question. relax, and BE YOURSELF. contrary to what i thought prior to the interview, there is no real way to prepare for the questions and follow-up questions they'll give you. if you have polished answers for what you anticipate they'll be asking, and they throw a curveball follow-up, it will catch you off guard, and they will be able to tell. just be honest, thorough, and professional. have fun with it, and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microserf Posted February 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 But the open house also felt like one big marketing scheme! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllSmiles Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I'm wondering how to dress in Vancouver...should I make sure I'm very weather resistant? I'm coming from London so it's gloves, tuque, long winter coat, and warm boots...is that too much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microserf Posted February 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Bring an umbrella? but seriously the weather is pretty variable around here. Just check the forecast before you leave London and dress accordingly. Thats about all I can suggest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99centsplustax Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 allsmiles, for vancouver in general, you don't really need rainboots. i wear sneakers mostly. and a hoodie. they're pretty much ubiquitous here. a parka is recommended for when it rains. we're pretty much a jeans and t-shirt town, and it doesn't ever get too cold here. make the weather network your bff for a while before you leave. our weather has been pretty unpredictable lately. if it snows, a warm coat and a scarf is cool. oh and don't wear those crocs shoes. nobody thinks they look good, and nobody can make them look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllSmiles Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Lol about the crocs...i absolutely hate them...they're everywhere! Although many of my coworkers in the dental office I worked at during the summer absolutely loved them since they said they were really comfortable...I stick to my sneakers. thanks for the weather advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjaejai Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 I am guessing all of 60 people getting interviewed this week are OOP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllSmiles Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 that's what I was assuming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill E Rubin Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Why do you think they split us up BC/OOP? There isn't any difference with how they evaluate us is there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Here's hoping you guys all get into UBC to keep some spots open in Ontario But seriously, good luck guys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllSmiles Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Why do you think they split us up BC/OOP? There isn't any difference with how they evaluate us is there? I believe they interview the eastern people on the second weekend to allow them more time to schedule their flights and accommodations. At least that's what I thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllSmiles Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Here's hoping you guys all get into UBC to keep some spots open in Ontario But seriously, good luck guys!! Ha ha Nice thinking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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