University of British Columbia Okanagan Residence
editBuilding Styles
editFirst and Second Year Living
editCassiar, Kalamalka, Nicola, Purcell, Skeena and Valhalla
editThese residency buildings are located mostly off the International Mews with a few scattered near the Upper Residence Place. Housing in these buildings is typically targeted at first year students as it comes with many aids for those who are unfamiliar with on-campus living.The benefits include a mandatory meal plan, wireless internet as well as a snack and TV lounge. In the dorm, a student will be sharing the dorm with a same-sex roommate in which both students will have their own furnished room which are connected to each other via a shared bathroom[1].
Similkameen
editSimilkameen place is located off of Discovery Ave and is semi-targeted and newer students. Similkameen can be more welcoming to those who value privacy as students are not required to have a roommate. The room a student is assigned is furnished and comes with the same benefits provided by the first-year targeted residencies. Although the room layout is standard, it does not include a bathroom as there are two single-gendered bathrooms shared for each floor[2].
Upper Year Living
editLower and Upper Cascades
editThe Lower and Upper Cascade housing are available throughout winter and summer sessions. Students who prefer a more homey feel to their residence should live here as you are given four fully furnished bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room and a balcony. Although a meal plan is not included, This residence can be much more affordable due to sharing it with four other students.[3]
Monashee
editMonashee housing is one of the more fancy residencies on campus. Monashee has a convenience store on site and when choosing a dorm, you have the options of a studio, one bedroom, or four bedroom dormitory. The Monashee housing also has much more utility areas included in the rooms such as a kitchen, dinette, and a personal bathroom. The building is located to the right of Upper Residence Place.[4]
| Building Name | Type of Living |
|---|---|
| Cassiar, Kalamalka, Nicola, Purcell, Valhalla, Skeena | Single Connected Room |
| Similkameen Place | Single Traditional Room |
| Lower/Upper Cascades | Four Bedroom Shared Suite |
| Monashee Place | Four Bedroom Shared Suites and Single Suites |
Life on Campus
editThe University of British Columbia Okanagan campus is located on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation.[6]
Gym
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UBCO’s Gymnasium is home to the Heat. Opened in 1994, the gymnasium hosts various events for provincial, national, and international occasions. Made up of two floors, the first floor has 16,800 square feet (1560 square meters) of gym floor space. The courts are used for multi-sport events with equipment available for basketball, volleyball, badminton, etc. The second floor is used for an indoor walking/running track open year round and next to it you can find an open space for cardio workouts or studying space. Availability and booking depends and changes every week.[7]
Campus Food
editWith or without a meal plan, there are many places to eat on campus. Located in the administration building, Sunshine has a wide variety of made-to-order dishes including but not limited to: pasta, pokébowls, plant-based burgers, vegan and vegetarian food and much more. Outside the library is Tim Hortons and in the Fipke building one can find Starbucks. In the Commons building, the Comma Cafe offers coffee, sandwiches, salads and more. Picnic is located right in the university centre, offering international foods and healthy meals. In the EME building is Rocket, a small cafe for salads and sandwiches and finally in the Arts building one can find Subway.[8]
Life off Campus
editThe University of British Columbia Okanagan campus is located in the city of Kelowna, within the Okanagan Valley and on the Okanagan Lake. [9] Living on campus offers great amenities to students and the city of Kelowna offers great off campus activities. In the summer some of the biggest attractions to Kelowna is the vast amount of wineries throughout the Okanagan Valley. Another popular way to enjoy Kelowna in the summer is through all the great outdoors activities it has to offer, such as water activities, hiking, mountain biking and golfing[10]. In the winter, many students take advantage of the ski resort near by, Big White, where numerous winter activities can be experienced such as skiing, snowboarding, tubing, skating and snow shoeing.[11]
Additional Links
edit- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_British_Columbia_(Okanagan_Campus)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UBC_Okanagan_Heat
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UBC_Okanagan_Exchange
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelowna
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_E._Fipke
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