u/hammie95

I’m hoping to get some insight from current or prospective students about their experience prior to applying to UBCO. I’ve emailed 3 different professors and only one has emailed back. That response was to tell me that despite being listed as accepting new graduate students for the upcoming term, they had already committed to a student prior to applications opening.

Is it a common experience to not hear back from UBCO faculty when you’re a prospective student? At prior universities I went to, I would at least get a canned “I unfortunately don’t have time to respond personally to each inquiry” email, but I’ve never just gotten nothing back.

I’m just trying to decide if this school/program best aligns with my career goals, but the lack of response from faculty has me worried about what my experience will be like if I am admitted.

Any insight or tips would be appreciated.

There are groups of people sitting all along the bridge, and no cars going from Kelowna to Westbank. Is something happening today?

Our son’s first birthday is this October and we’re thinking ahead to his party. He’s not going to remember it so ideally we’d like to keep it pretty budget friendly. I tried searching for gazebo or table reservations in public parks, but couldn’t find anything. We’re also willing to consider paying to rent an indoor space because the weather may not be ideal for an outdoor party at that time of year. Where are the good kid friendly places to hold small parties that are either free or budget friendly? All help and suggestions appreciated!