{"id":425895,"date":"2022-03-30T22:43:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T19:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/university-of-victoria-student-life-on-campus\/"},"modified":"2022-03-30T22:43:12","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T19:43:12","slug":"university-of-victoria-student-life-on-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/university-of-victoria-student-life-on-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"#University of Victoria: Student life on campus"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3ca10333d0c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3ca10333d0c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/university-of-victoria-student-life-on-campus\/#%E2%80%9CUniversity_of_Victoria_Student_life_on_campus%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;University of Victoria: Student life on campus&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/university-of-victoria-student-life-on-campus\/#Alec_Lazenby_22_History_and_political_science\" >Alec Lazenby, 22 History and political science<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CUniversity_of_Victoria_Student_life_on_campus%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;University of Victoria: Student life on campus&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n                            An insider\u2019s guide to the best place to live, campus food and more\n                        <\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alec_Lazenby_22_History_and_political_science\"><\/span>Alec Lazenby, 22<br \/>History and political science<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_1234814\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-1234814 size-featured-image-portrait lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/UNIVERSITY-GUIDEBOOK-2022-INSIDERS-VICTORIA-300x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alec Lazenby (Courtesy of Alec Lazenby)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Why did you choose UVic?<\/strong><br \/>I am from North Vancouver and wanted to move away from home. Going to UVic meant being able to get away while also being close enough to visit home on long weekends and during holidays. I had heard great things about the school from family and friends who had attended. And I had always loved Vancouver Island. Upon seeing the campus, I was blown away by its beauty and proximity to the ocean. For all these reasons, I <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>lied only to UVic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Describe some of your best experiences so far.<\/strong><br \/>From meeting my partner of four years (in our least favourite course) to being invited to work with a professor on his latest book, I have had many wonderful experiences at UVic. Another is working for the Martlet, the university\u2019s independent student <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>paper, where I made many friends and gained invaluable hands-on journalism experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you involved in extracurricular activities?<\/strong><br \/>As somebody who was never involved in extracurricular activities in high school, I am surprised by all the ways I have been involved at UVic. I began volunteering for the Martlet in my second year, working my way up to senior staff writer by the end of my third year. I have also served as the associate editor and editor-in-chief of the Ascendant Historian, UVic\u2019s undergraduate history journal. And I have also worked as a research assistant in the history department.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you think of your professors?<\/strong><br \/>UVic profs, by nature, are relatively laid-back; however, new students should always ask around and check out Rate My Professors if they are unsure about a specific instructor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you think of the school\u2019s administration?<\/strong><br \/>UVic, like any post-secondary institution, has significant bureaucratic issues and red tape. Classes can fill up quickly, so it\u2019s important to register as soon as possible. The school\u2019s administration could do a better job of responding to students\u2019 calls for complete divestment from fossil fuels and to their concerns about rising international student tuition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is off-campus life like in Victoria?<\/strong><br \/>There is always a new artisan stall or shop to explore in Oak Bay and James Bay, and the eclectic neighbourhood of Fernwood offers plenty of opportunities for adventure, as well as the best coffee and ice cream in the city. A <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a> out to Sydney or Michell\u2019s Farm in Saanich are wonderful ways to spend a sunny weekend. Willows Beach is the perfect spot for a picnic or for swimming with friends.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>PROFILE<\/strong>: <strong>University of Victoria | Victoria, B.C. | Founded 1963<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>If I wrote the school motto:<\/strong> \u2018Cool like the sea\u2019<br \/><strong>Best place to live:<\/strong> Oak Bay (if you can afford it) or Gordon Head (if you enjoy hikes)<br \/><strong>Best place to study:<\/strong> Any one of Victoria\u2019s endless number of coffee shops. Personal favourites are Habit Coffee and Cat\u2019s Coffee &amp; Cake.<br \/><strong>Best campus events:<\/strong> Dodge in the Dark and intramurals<br \/><strong>Weirdest tradition:<\/strong> UVic Crushes &amp; Confessions <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> page<br \/><strong>Best campus food:<\/strong> The sandwiches at Munchie Bar<br \/><strong>Best cheap lunch:<\/strong> El Furniture Warehouse (full meal for $5.95)<br \/><strong>Best pizza:<\/strong> Pizzeria Prima Strada, Ali Baba or Oregano\u2019s<br \/><strong>Best place for a fancy dinner:<\/strong> Il Terrazzo<br \/><strong>Best giveaway:<\/strong> AirPods or an iPad at the UVSS\u2019s AGM<br \/><strong>Best bar for hanging out:<\/strong> Felicita\u2019s (the campus pub)<br \/><strong>Best live music venue:<\/strong> Thursday open-mic nights at Felicita\u2019s<br \/><strong>Best hangover breakfast: <\/strong>John\u2019s Place<br \/><strong>Best place for a nap:<\/strong> The Engineering &amp; Computer <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Science<\/a> Building is open 24 hours and has designated resting spots<br \/><strong>Best weekend activity:<\/strong>\u00a0Drinks at the Sticky Wicket or a picnic at Willows Beach<br \/><strong>The thing that surprised me most about the school:<\/strong> The beauty of the campus<br \/><strong>If I could change one thing about the school:<\/strong> More engagement by the administration with students<\/p>\n<div class=\"under-article-widget-nl\">\n<p class=\"under-article-widget-title\">Looking for more?<\/p>\n<p class=\"under-article-widget-description\">Get the best of <em>Maclean&#8217;s<\/em> sent straight to your inbox. 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