Gizmo Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Hi Everyone, I hope everyone's interviews went well. During the site info session I noticed that if you are interested in applying for on campus housing you need to apply asap. Being oop, I was thinking this might be a good idea (at least for first year) since it would be quite a hassle trying to find a place in the summer from so far away if I get in. So I was wondering if anyone who is familiar with UBC has any insight on the residences there (or even better, if any current med students have any insight). It would be nice to stay in an apartment style like Walter Gage with a kitchen and own bathrooom rather than the traditional dorm styles. Also, where do most med students stay on campus? I wouldn't want to end up somewhere full of first year undergrad students either? Any advice or insight would be appreciated, thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herewego Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Hi Everyone, I hope everyone's interviews went well. During the site info session I noticed that if you are interested in applying for on campus housing you need to apply asap. Being oop, I was thinking this might be a good idea (at least for first year) since it would be quite a hassle trying to find a place in the summer from so far away if I get in. So I was wondering if anyone who is familiar with UBC has any insight on the residences there (or even better, if any current med students have any insight). It would be nice to stay in an apartment style like Walter Gage with a kitchen and own bathrooom rather than the traditional dorm styles. Also, where do most med students stay on campus? I wouldn't want to end up somewhere full of first year undergrad students either? Any advice or insight would be appreciated, thanks in advance! I perused through their website and it noted that in order to receive on-campus housing for families they recommend applying in the fall before you matriculate... I'm on the ball most of the time but that's just crazy. Any previous applicants with families receive on-campus housing having applied this late? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBCMD Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 If you want to apply for housing, it is already technically too late. If you want to live at UBC, you should follow the advice and apply ASAP. You have the choice of either living on the UBC campus or near Kitsilano/Vancouver General Hospital. There is generally a 50/50 split between first year VFMP medical students living in these two areas. Each has its own perks. Living on campus means not having to wake up early for 8am PBL sessions. If you are worried about undergrads, just apply to residences that exempt first and second years and you should be fine. Living near Kits or Vancouver General means being closer to Downtown Vancouver and the Diamond Centre at VGH, where you will sometimes have classes in first year. You're also closer to the MSAC where there are often many events going on. I personally enjoyed living at the UBC campus because I am not an early morning person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in2bat0r Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 That's a valid point, should we risk applying for housing before we know whether we are accepted or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBCMD Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 It's up to you to determine whether it's worth the $50 non-refundable application fee. You can always deny the housing even if you are offered it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herewego Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 If you want to apply for housing, it is already technically too late. If you want to live at UBC, you should follow the advice and apply ASAP. Since you are the expert as this, would applying for family housing (0 children) be a waste of $50 at this point? Or are there still vacancies available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfork Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 If you want to apply for housing, it is already technically too late. If you want to live at UBC, you should follow the advice and apply ASAP. You have the choice of either living on the UBC campus or near Kitsilano/Vancouver General Hospital. There is generally a 50/50 split between first year VFMP medical students living in these two areas. Each has its own perks. Living on campus means not having to wake up early for 8am PBL sessions. If you are worried about undergrads, just apply to residences that exempt first and second years and you should be fine. Living near Kits or Vancouver General means being closer to Downtown Vancouver and the Diamond Centre at VGH, where you will sometimes have classes in first year. You're also closer to the MSAC where there are often many events going on. I personally enjoyed living at the UBC campus because I am not an early morning person. Not true! I work in residence here as a residence advisor, and although it is too late to apply for winter-session housing, it's not too late for year-round housing. These applications work on a first-come, first-serve basis though, so I suggest you apply as soon as possible if you think that UBC might be a top choice for you. The nice thing about year-round housing is that you will be able to renew your contract for as long as you continue to study at UBC. No more looking for housing once you get in! I would suggest you consider Thunderbird or Marine Drive, they tend to have the highest proportion of graduate students. There will also theoretically be more housing available in Ponderosa Commons as of September 2013 (which is currently under construction), so if you want to live in a new building pick that one! Rent is slightly higher than Thunderbird and Marine. Do not live in traditional-style dorms (Place Vanier or Totem Park), they are generally reserved for first- and second-year undergraduate students anyways, but don't even rank them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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