FYI, UVic is somewhat similar to SFU. Definitely not as drab, but I've found it to be lacking in the school spirit at times. It's nothing compared to UBC.

Somewhat true, but SFU Surrey has its bad points, too.

note to self: do the paper to have random threesome.

I can never justify going to SFU Surrey.
To me, there's the (supposed, anyways) university experience, and then there's the college experience. And then there's the adult school experience, which is where SFU Surrey falls under.

I can't believe anybody seriously considers paying $6-800 per course for tuition to sit on top of a fucking mall in between Surrey Central and the middle of buttfuck nowhere.

What really sucks is when you have some of your courses on the mountain and some in Surrey.

That pretty much sums my experience in university residence. :wooha:

I can't wait until I start school again (grad studies in Melbourne!!!)

Interesting I couldn't disagree more with you. From a school spirit I could see where your coming from, but I believe that plays into such a small roll in your experience there. I would never classify life at UVic similiar to SFU or even UBC unless your living there.

UVic is unique because 18000 students (3000 in res in your first year) all live within 15 minutes from campus, and is close knit enough that ever party I went too, I recognized tons of people outside my circle of freinds. Much of what the original writer of that suggestive list said I believe applies great to life at UVic and recommend it to everyone.

Surrey is kinda convenient if you live around transit and you don't need to drive.

Other than that...the only positive is the Brewery and Food Court.

so true..

this guy is a wise man. :thumbsup:

Insightful write up.

I just finished my degree (BBA in HR and Leadership from Camosun in Victoria) last Wednesday Dec 8th. I miss it already.

I paid all my tuition to sleep in class. Strangely enough, I felt obligated to attend class all the time, but then I would usually just sleep.

See, I don't live on campus or anywhere near it. I spent the last 4 years prior to my enrollment at UVic living in Victoria, so that means I've been "stuck" here about 8 years now. I guess it's more of a personal issue for me, as I hate Victoria and pretty much everything to do with it. I went to Uvic merely for convenience, which I regret. Anyways, I'm finishing up my undergrad, and I'm moving out east to work on my Masters. I'm sure university will be a totally different ball-park there, as I'll be forced to integrate more so into university life.

That isn't to say I've missed out on the university experience, as that's not the case at all - it's more like I haven't enjoyed most of my university life here. I've met a lot of great people, had some awesome nights, and done a lot of stupid shit (especially lately), but I just cannot force myself to like UVic/Victoria.