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University: a place to learn, to grow, an obstacle to surpass a place to socialize, to find oneself, to experience. These are perhaps some reasons students pursue a post-secondary education. A University is in fact defined as an educational institution designed for instruction, examination, or both, of students in many branches of advanced learning, conferring degrees in various faculties. Therefore, students examine Universities on various factors such as reputation and financial cost. The University of British Columbia (UBC) is located in west coast province and is renowned for innovative programs and research. The University of Victoria (UVIC) not only draws the attention of students looking for community and island based environmental research, but international students interested in enrolling in recognized undergraduate and graduate programs. Throughout society there is a growing importance and social expectation of high school students to pursue a post-secondary education. In result, students now examine universities such as UBC and UVIC in search of the best academic institution and experience possible.
Prospective university students often apply to numerous universities, in effort to expand their options for a post-secondary education. Therefore, in examining UBC and UVIC the factors of respectable reputation and admission requirements play a major role in student applications. As both universities are located in the province of British Columbia (BC) the general requirements of a secondary education and completion of government provided provincial exams are standard pre-requisites for UBC and UVIC. These may include but not be limited to the completion of Pre-Calculus, English, approved Science and Social Scienc...

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...may sway your decision in choosing between these two institutions.
In analyzing factors which contribute university applications, both the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria present similarities through their programs, admission and campus life. Whereas the size of the institution begins to alter the opportunities to travel and study abroad through UVIC, one may find that studying on an island surrounded by one of the most vast substances on earth is just as intriguing. Despite the differences in many universities’ programs or reputation, students will ultimately choose the university which appeals most to their interests. The term university has begun to evolve from an obstacle one must pass to seemingly secure a stable career and a place to solely learn, to a pathway one may choose to further define in his or her journey to success.

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