I’ve been doing a lot of online dating. My favourite part is asking very open-ended questions and seeing what kinds of responses I get. I decided to try it with my favourite University. I said “Hey UBC, tell me something about yourself. What are you proud of? Where do you like to hang out? What is a necessity in your life?” Here’s the (amazing) response I got:

“Hey Caitlin. Glad we both swiped right 🙂  You ask some awesome questions. Well, I’d say that I’m proud that there are students who call me home and can learn along with me. They really care about me, and they know how much I care about them, you know? I really try to keep the students involved in the campus community by promoting student leadership with undergraduate and graduate societies (such as the AUS, EUS, SUS, FUS, CUS, GSS, KUS, LFSUS, MUSA, or PHUS) and other involvement opportunities for all different kinds of interests. I also have some really cool spaces where students can get resource to be a better notetaker, how to manage their time or money, and even get some tech support (like at the Chapman Learning Commons). I do everything I can to make myself accessible to students, so there are lots of clubs and jobs where the students can branch out, try new things, make new friends and maybe even make a bit of money! But let’s be real, sometimes it can be hard balancing everything, even for me. That’s why I have Counselling Services and the Wellness Centre: for the times when I’m just feeling a little bit (or a lot bit) lost, or like I need some support.

There are lots of places I enjoy spending my days. When I need to hunker down and get some work done, I like to sit at one of the many libraries (preferably the Law library or Koerner’s) I house, or at my favourite coffee shop, Great Dane, which I see is also one of your favourites 🙂 But when it’s time to let loose, I head over to Koerner’s Pub to get a White Bark and their Pho Nachos. Or, I’ll head out with some of my best mates (or be stoked to make some new ones) at a UBC Calendar party. But I think my favourite place is a place where I can go and think, enjoy a fabulous view and just allow myself to be. Hence why I love Wreck Beach so much.

I really like to stay fit, so that’s why the Rose Garden and the Nitobe Garden are so well groomed – I really take pride in how I look, you know? It’s kind of why there’s always some sort of construction going on… always trying to get better 😉

I really hope that we can keep talking… most of my relationships last for about 4-5 years, but I feel like you might enjoy my company for a good 6-7 years. I’m good with that 🙂 Let’s keep the communication open between us, and if you ever have a question, don’t hesitate to ask me – I’m an open book to you.”

Swoon-worthy, right? I totally think I made the right choice picking this university for my 7-year relationship with school. Best choice yet.

taken from ubc.ca