The Ubyssey

It’s a windy day at the Stanley Park Seawall. Kha Nguyen, a wildlife photographer, observes that there aren’t as many birds as he expected.

There’s a lot to be excited about as a first-year student at UBC: the beautiful campus, inspiring professors and an array of course offerings, to name a few. But for many students, what’s most exciting about university is the opportunity to form new relationships — both platonic and sexual.

As if moving away from your home, family and friends isn’t enough, there are a lot of logistical things you need to figure out when moving to Canada.