Manny Li no problem! Unfortunately UA-cam doesn’t have any tours for shared rooms in orchard commons. I’m not talking about the connected singles, I mean the double rooms
hmmm that sucks :( tbh i haven't really even seen the double rooms in orchard either; there aren't that many double rooms there but i would assume they are very similar to the connected singles in terms of the style of room!!
Hey this was super helpful!! Please do more UBC videos...life on campus/off campus, studies and more stuff about ubc and starting uni in general for us upcoming freshmen. Thank you!!
thanks for the kind comment! i'm going to be uploading more ubc/university related videos in the future, but for now you can check out the vlogs on my channel since most of them are about uni and what i do on a daily basis!
I am about to be in grade 12 so applications are close by, and UBC is one of my top choices. It's between McGill, UBC or UofT. One of the biggest perks of UBC is the scenery and campus. It truly beats most other universities in that aspect.
I start at UBC Vancouver this Winter Session! I will be arriving on the 23rd Of August 2019 from India and this was SUPER Helpful! Thank you so much Manny. Are you part of "Jumpstart"? If so, see you there!
I'm Brazilian, and I always wanted to move to Canada. Ultimately I heard about a opportunity to study in Canada, and I am really motivated. I hope to be making a room tour video like you soon
unfortunately students don't have stoves or anything :( there's microwaves and fridges in all the floor lounges no matter what residence you're in. some resident advisors have stoves and stuff thought but i'm not sure if they'll let you use them regularly.
Your video is so informative!! I will be moving in to Place Vanier this fall and I was wondering if you have any router that you recommend getting for a shared room?
I just graduated from my high scl and this is the first university I want to attend aboard ? But I guess it’s too expensive right ? Would u mind if u tell me how much do we have to pay for each year in the university including living in the residence? Plz 😶
i'm not exactly sure how much it'll be for international students! it'll be different depending on which faculty you're in - check out this link for more details! students.ubc.ca/enrolment/finances/tuition-fees/undergraduate-tuition-fees
Great video. super informative. But I was wondering if you know if, these residences are only available for first years? what about second year transfers?
thanks for the comment!! :) these are first year residences; any other students (grad students, upper years, etc.) are in other residences like walter age, ponderosa commons, marine drive, thunderbird, and more!!
😩😩😩😩😩I also want to go to UBC... Im. Literally hoping i pass my o levels... Im currently writing my igcse's exams this year and im soooo scared😭also 15 years old
do you have a source of income? if so, is it part-time or full time and could you make a video on how you manage your studies and work? my family isn't that well off, so i will need a job to afford things like a wifi router, printer, furniture etc. and i'm not sure if i'll be able to manage.
yes, i work a job during the school year :) i understand that dorm shopping can be quite pricey; check out facebook marketplace, craigslist, etc. to try and cut down on costs if possible!
there's either communal washrooms (shared by entire floor) or single connected washrooms (shared w one other person). i believe oc has a few single bathrooms (private) but i think those are for special circumstances!
Hey this was super useful :) thanks for sharing. I had questions: 1.why do you have printers in your room? 2. Are there any house lounges? 3. How expensive is the food? Or is it worth the money?
hi! thanks for the comment! :) 1. i used my printer for a bunch of different things: printing out readings for class, assignments to hand in, and other miscellaneous papers/forms that i had to fill out. having a printer in my room was a lot easier than walking to the library every time because sometimes i'd need to print something last-minute. 2. there are house lounges! i forgot to mention. they're pretty similar to the floor lounges, but bigger. 3. living on residence requires you to have a meal plan. dining hall food isn't super expensive; i think if you budget right you'll be able to use up your meal plan the entire year without going over and needing more food money. i think i spent around $10-15 for meals at the dining hall (you get a 5% discount for meal plan though) and around the same for meals around ubc that also take meal plan dollars. let me know if you have any more questions!!
Thanks a lot for the info, I was actually quite unhappy with how little information the website gives. Your video is awesome, maybe I'll even see you in school by September. Don't worry about the mic, it sounds like blowing bubbles into a water cup with a straw XD.
Are you allow to enter residence even if you don't live there? Do they check id or something? Looks like Orchard Commons have more study space than Totem Park. Can you use the gym at other residence?
you are allowed to be in other residences, for sure!! but to get into each residence you need a specific key so you'll have to get in with a friend that lives there. each specific dorm varies in the amount of study space provided, but there are so many study spots on campus including in the commonsblocks, libraries, and class buildings!! and there are gyms in all the commonsblock of the residences so that is open to anyone of any residence i believe!
orchard technically is on campus - just a bit further from the centre of it. i would say it takes around 10-15 mins to walk from orchard commons to the sauder school of business building? (which is what many ppl call the centre of campus)
i can try! i'm not an expert at the admissions stuff but i can definitely try to make a video about it :) check out my college applications video for some general tips!
Hi I am 16, and UBC it's my biggest motivation to go well on school, I rlly hope I can be accepted one day 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 thanks for this video it was very necessary 🙈🙏🏾 class '22
definitely work really hard on your personal profile! get some teachers/adults to read it & proofread it since the personal profile is weighed really heavily in the application process :)
Hello!! I was wondering about the ritsumeikan residence. Do first year students apply to there??? I'm scared of applying there since normally all first year are in place vanier, totem and orchard.
Hey! There are definitely a few pros and cons of both. One pro for living in a connected single is that you don't have to share the washroom with the rest of the floor, so it's great that you'll get some privacy in the bathroom. One of the downsides to this, unfortunately, is that you'll have to clean the bathroom, shower, sinks, etc. And they do check; once per semester they will go into your room, check the bathroom, room, etc.!! Another downside that I can think of (and a lot of ppl from ubc have talked about this one) is that there is a lack of community in the single connected houses. Of course, this might not be true for every single-connected floor, but because a lot of people stay in their rooms most of the time and don't even need to get of their rooms to go to the bathroom, there is often a lack of community and you feel like you don't know everyone on your floor. Anyways, thanks for commenting! Let me know if anything didn't make sense!!
This helped thank you! I was just also wondering did using communal bathrooms help you make any friends? And is it weird having shared bathrooms idk if this makes sense😂
I wouldn't say that I became best friends with the girls on my floor BECAUSE of the shared bathrooms, but it was definitely a place to chat with people and catch up about your day. I don't think it was weird, but it definitely took some adjusting to when I first got there. You have to make small changes, like bringing your shower caddy, wearing flip flops in the shower, etc. Also there would sometimes be situations where some people leave the shower/toilet dirty or not flushed which sucked.
Hi. Thanks a lot for the video. I just got admitted to UBC and had some further questions regarding the residence. Do you mind sharing your email or do you want me to ask them here?
Are there no suite style rooms? With a living space, kitchen, and 1+ bathroom with 1-4 bedrooms attached? I thought there was, but like- more expensive
@@yupei1221 I'm actually not from Waterloo hahha.. my friend goes to UW and gave me a hoodie :) But laundry in dorms is kind of like a debit card system! You buy the card at the beginning of the year ($5) and swipe it everytime you need to do laundry and it'll take the money out automatically. It's around $1 to do laundry each time and less for dryers! you just fill the card up up when it's empty again. Not bad at all!!
@@TheMannyli Sounds great! much cheaper than the MBA building in Westbrook mall. Really helpful info. Thanks and wish u all the best of luck on your final exams!
there are two types of meal dollars - res and flex. dining hall food uses res dollars and other foods on campus like tim horton's, pizza, subway, etc. use flex dollars! most places will take either one of the two dining dollars so i usually used student card to pay :)
![[Dorm Tour] UBC first-year housing| Place Vanier, Totem Park, Orchard Commons + common blocks](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/mQhPAUbGHVw/mqdefault.jpg)
i'm 14 and ubc is really my only motivation for doing well in school. now i'm even more motivated, tysm
aw! good luck :)
Dudeeee (or dudette) I really hope you actually end up in UBC. It’s really nice to see somebody who actually has his goal set at a young age! :)
kodokush. omg same i wish you alot of luck
Wt is tysm
It means thank you so much
That was very informative. Thanks! It would be cool to see the shared rooms at the different places, especially orchard commons
thanks for the kind comment! :) and definitely try checking out other tours on youtube!
Manny Li no problem! Unfortunately UA-cam doesn’t have any tours for shared rooms in orchard commons. I’m not talking about the connected singles, I mean the double rooms
hmmm that sucks :( tbh i haven't really even seen the double rooms in orchard either; there aren't that many double rooms there but i would assume they are very similar to the connected singles in terms of the style of room!!
Manny Li I appreciate the kindness. I guess I’ll find out in September!
good luck with everything! :)
Hey this was super helpful!! Please do more UBC videos...life on campus/off campus, studies and more stuff about ubc and starting uni in general for us upcoming freshmen. Thank you!!
thanks for the kind comment! i'm going to be uploading more ubc/university related videos in the future, but for now you can check out the vlogs on my channel since most of them are about uni and what i do on a daily basis!
thanks for doing like a real dorm tour cause most people make it picture perfect
What I learned from this video is to get your dorm supplies at Walmart.
I am about to be in grade 12 so applications are close by, and UBC is one of my top choices. It's between McGill, UBC or UofT. One of the biggest perks of UBC is the scenery and campus. It truly beats most other universities in that aspect.
It was same for me but i chose UBC because its pretty (priorities) and the pricing and also my major
did you apply
I just got accepted so I’m super excited 😊
congratulations!! :)
ME TOOO! I am in Sauder. 10 minutes' from Place Vanier. Hahaha
Hey !!! Congratulations !!! UBC is my dream college 😍❤️
I was slightly confused when you said toothbrush charger lol😂 I like your video though, this was neat and informative. I hope to come to UBC one day
Thanks for the amazing video, it's super helpful for freshmen like me! For totem, can we raise the bed and fit the dresser under it?
thanks for watching! yes you can!
I’m moving to Vanier ross building…
I was wondering do they provide shelves with desk?
Or that’s only for totem park?
I start at UBC Vancouver this Winter Session! I will be arriving on the 23rd Of August 2019 from India and this was SUPER Helpful! Thank you so much Manny. Are you part of "Jumpstart"? If so, see you there!
That is so exciting! Thanks for watching! I won't be part of Jumpstart but I'll be an OL for Imagine Day :)
Cool! I’m from Vancouver but I’m looking for schools in California bc I don’t rlly like snow eeee
i just started middle school and ever since gr 4, one of my main motivations for school has always been my dream of getting into ubc :))
Thank you!!! I was trying to decide if i wanted to apply for residence or not and this really helped :))
I'm Brazilian, and I always wanted to move to Canada. Ultimately I heard about a opportunity to study in Canada, and I am really motivated. I hope to be making a room tour video like you soon
I submitted my UBC applications this fall, I really hope I get in! It’s my dream uni.
OC is my dream dorm but i love to cook :( do you know if there are any stoves and stuff in the dorms?
unfortunately students don't have stoves or anything :( there's microwaves and fridges in all the floor lounges no matter what residence you're in. some resident advisors have stoves and stuff thought but i'm not sure if they'll let you use them regularly.
Your video is so informative!! I will be moving in to Place Vanier this fall and I was wondering if you have any router that you recommend getting for a shared room?
Super informative 😭💓 thanku for this!!
thank you for the sweet comment! 🧡
Just got my acceptance letter yesterday! Thanks for the informative video.
congratulations!!!
Amazing video! Did you get the mini fridge or was it provided by ubc?
thank you! and ubc did not provide the mini fridge - i bought it myself!
2 rooms with connected bathroom, do the bathroom doors have lock? From inside the bathroom and from the bedroom itself?
does ubc has shared rooms also?
where in one room two or three people can live together
UBC has been my dream school since grade 6. I am in grade 11 now. So excited to apply next year! Class of 22’ where you at?
good luck!!
I’m class of 2025. I don’t even live in Canada but I really wanna go here
Meeee 😭
How did it go? I got accepted for next semester but had to defer the offer till next year.
I just graduated from my high scl and this is the first university I want to attend aboard ? But I guess it’s too expensive right ? Would u mind if u tell me how much do we have to pay for each year in the university including living in the residence? Plz 😶
i'm not exactly sure how much it'll be for international students! it'll be different depending on which faculty you're in - check out this link for more details! students.ubc.ca/enrolment/finances/tuition-fees/undergraduate-tuition-fees
graduating next year or the year after not sure yet but i hope tht i can get accepted the dorms look so amazingg 😃🙌
Hey do you get to choose what residence you move into or what room type or how did yours get chosen?
Super helpful video !! Which building in Place Vanier is this?
Hamber!
Great video. super informative. But I was wondering if you know if, these residences are only available for first years? what about second year transfers?
thanks for the comment!! :) these are first year residences; any other students (grad students, upper years, etc.) are in other residences like walter age, ponderosa commons, marine drive, thunderbird, and more!!
I’m a junior in highschool in the US and UBC is on my college list
good luck!
Hi! I’m staring at UBC this September…. Do people in Arts usually have part-time-jobs in their 1st year’s 1st semester?
😩😩😩😩😩I also want to go to UBC... Im. Literally hoping i pass my o levels... Im currently writing my igcse's exams this year and im soooo scared😭also 15 years old
do you have a source of income? if so, is it part-time or full time and could you make a video on how you manage your studies and work? my family isn't that well off, so i will need a job to afford things like a wifi router, printer, furniture etc. and i'm not sure if i'll be able to manage.
yes, i work a job during the school year :) i understand that dorm shopping can be quite pricey; check out facebook marketplace, craigslist, etc. to try and cut down on costs if possible!
Do all three places have shared bathrooms? Or are there any with private bathrooms?
there's either communal washrooms (shared by entire floor) or single connected washrooms (shared w one other person). i believe oc has a few single bathrooms (private) but i think those are for special circumstances!
Hey this was super useful :) thanks for sharing.
I had questions:
1.why do you have printers in your room?
2. Are there any house lounges?
3. How expensive is the food? Or is it worth the money?
hi! thanks for the comment! :)
1. i used my printer for a bunch of different things: printing out readings for class, assignments to hand in, and other miscellaneous papers/forms that i had to fill out. having a printer in my room was a lot easier than walking to the library every time because sometimes i'd need to print something last-minute.
2. there are house lounges! i forgot to mention. they're pretty similar to the floor lounges, but bigger.
3. living on residence requires you to have a meal plan. dining hall food isn't super expensive; i think if you budget right you'll be able to use up your meal plan the entire year without going over and needing more food money. i think i spent around $10-15 for meals at the dining hall (you get a 5% discount for meal plan though) and around the same for meals around ubc that also take meal plan dollars.
let me know if you have any more questions!!
@@TheMannyli thankyou so much for the reply ❤ helped me alot :)
@@TheMannyli btw there are printers at every residence. I would suggest not to get a printer ahah
Thanks a lot for the info, I was actually quite unhappy with how little information the website gives. Your video is awesome, maybe I'll even see you in school by September. Don't worry about the mic, it sounds like blowing bubbles into a water cup with a straw XD.
thanks for watching :) best of luck!
tbh this uni looks really cool id love to come here!1!!!!
it is really cool i love it here! :)
What’s the custom kitchen in Orchard Commons?
Are you allow to enter residence even if you don't live there? Do they check id or something? Looks like Orchard Commons have more study space than Totem Park. Can you use the gym at other residence?
you are allowed to be in other residences, for sure!! but to get into each residence you need a specific key so you'll have to get in with a friend that lives there. each specific dorm varies in the amount of study space provided, but there are so many study spots on campus including in the commonsblocks, libraries, and class buildings!! and there are gyms in all the commonsblock of the residences so that is open to anyone of any residence i believe!
I was wondering what the lock situation was like with the other dorms? Regardless this vid is like hella helpful!
thank you!! and i guess i didn't show. totem/vanier doors are locked with an actual key!! (old fashioned ahah)
Do all the first year dorms look like this?
if you are planning to live on residence as a first year at ubc, then yes! these are the 3 options.
What are the temporary residence rooms like?
How long do you think it’ll take to travel from orchard to campus?
orchard technically is on campus - just a bit further from the centre of it. i would say it takes around 10-15 mins to walk from orchard commons to the sauder school of business building? (which is what many ppl call the centre of campus)
Will you tell us which kind of profile will help us to join ubc easily 🙏🙏🙏
i can try! i'm not an expert at the admissions stuff but i can definitely try to make a video about it :) check out my college applications video for some general tips!
Thanks 😋😋😋😋😋
Hi I am 16, and UBC it's my biggest motivation to go well on school, I rlly hope I can be accepted one day 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 thanks for this video it was very necessary 🙈🙏🏾 class '22
good luck!
Well... did u?
Any recommendation on getting accepted? This is my dream school and I graduate next year.
definitely work really hard on your personal profile! get some teachers/adults to read it & proofread it since the personal profile is weighed really heavily in the application process :)
Hello!! I was wondering about the ritsumeikan residence. Do first year students apply to there??? I'm scared of applying there since normally all first year are in place vanier, totem and orchard.
rits is an upper year residence from what i know! im not sure that first years apply there unless in special circumstances :)
Thanks!! This was really helpful 😊
glad you enjoyed! :)
I don't know if I should choose connected single rooms or the single rooms with communal bathrooms do you have any recommendation?
Hey! There are definitely a few pros and cons of both. One pro for living in a connected single is that you don't have to share the washroom with the rest of the floor, so it's great that you'll get some privacy in the bathroom. One of the downsides to this, unfortunately, is that you'll have to clean the bathroom, shower, sinks, etc. And they do check; once per semester they will go into your room, check the bathroom, room, etc.!! Another downside that I can think of (and a lot of ppl from ubc have talked about this one) is that there is a lack of community in the single connected houses. Of course, this might not be true for every single-connected floor, but because a lot of people stay in their rooms most of the time and don't even need to get of their rooms to go to the bathroom, there is often a lack of community and you feel like you don't know everyone on your floor. Anyways, thanks for commenting! Let me know if anything didn't make sense!!
This helped thank you! I was just also wondering did using communal bathrooms help you make any friends? And is it weird having shared bathrooms idk if this makes sense😂
I wouldn't say that I became best friends with the girls on my floor BECAUSE of the shared bathrooms, but it was definitely a place to chat with people and catch up about your day. I don't think it was weird, but it definitely took some adjusting to when I first got there. You have to make small changes, like bringing your shower caddy, wearing flip flops in the shower, etc. Also there would sometimes be situations where some people leave the shower/toilet dirty or not flushed which sucked.
I love UBC ❤
So, UBC doesnt provide wifi to its residences?
at orchard commons they do! if you're at totem or vanier you'll have to get your own router :)
there are houses in Totem that are newer/built at the same time as OC and those don’t require routers!
are all the rooms singles?
there are double rooms as well!
That was great😍thankyou
Does the wifi router come with the dorm or did you bring it to uni??
you have to bring it yourself!
Omg they dont provide wifi? Cheap!
Does ubc provides wifi at residence
yes!
Does vanier has desk lights?
Yep
Hi! So these three residences are the only ones for first years?
yes!
@@TheMannyli tysm!
do you get to choose what residence you stay at?
you can put in what your preferred choice of room is (ie. single, double, single-connected), but after that it is all a lottery :)
Manny Li thank you!!
Is living in residence compulsory for an international students ?
no it is not! :)
which house was the place vanier one?
Hamber!
Can we bring anyone in our room? Especially a different gender ?
yes!
Manny Li thankyou so much 👍
What about Ritsumeikan?
ritsumeikan is an upper year residence :)
Is it for first year graduates or undergraduates?
first year undergrad!
@@TheMannyli hi, are these also available for graduate students? Also, are there any specific accomodations for Graduate students'?
very useful! : )
thank you! :)
is this vancouver
yes it is!
Manny Li ow cool I’m attending ubc at the okanagan campus this september
Which is the cheapest residency?
Simi Ikutiminu totem & vanier are around the same if you get the older dorms but vanier is probably cheaper by a bit more
Very helpful thank you.
Hi. Thanks a lot for the video.
I just got admitted to UBC and had some further questions regarding the residence. Do you mind sharing your email or do you want me to ask them here?
you can for sure ask them here!
Is this UBCV or UBCO?
ubc vancouver!
Are there no suite style rooms? With a living space, kitchen, and 1+ bathroom with 1-4 bedrooms attached? I thought there was, but like- more expensive
there are suite styles for upper years! most first years have single, single connected, or doubles!
why are all the young teens here 😂 im 13 and I NEED to go to ubc its my dreeaaaam
I’m in grade 8 and I wanna go here too
I know right😂😂im 15😩
omgg did i see a koya plushie?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!??!?!?!i really really wanna get into ubc one day
haha yes it is!! good luck!! you can definitely do it; work hard! :D
@@TheMannyli 😃
University of Waterloo Hoodie!
yas!
@@TheMannyli It is great to see Waterloo folks in UBC! How is the laundry in dorm? Affordable? I m still on the waiting list.
@@yupei1221 I'm actually not from Waterloo hahha.. my friend goes to UW and gave me a hoodie :) But laundry in dorms is kind of like a debit card system! You buy the card at the beginning of the year ($5) and swipe it everytime you need to do laundry and it'll take the money out automatically. It's around $1 to do laundry each time and less for dryers! you just fill the card up up when it's empty again. Not bad at all!!
@@TheMannyli Sounds great! much cheaper than the MBA building in Westbrook mall. Really helpful info. Thanks and wish u all the best of luck on your final exams!
@@yupei1221 thank you! :)
lol orchard's sport is dodgeball and we don't have a tennis court....
looool thanks for clarifying i had no idea tbh
💖
God bless
did anyone else also get excited when they saw the koya pillow?
Hlo please pick
Hlo
a true vancouver asian kid uses usana
loooool you got me
Do you pay with the dollar flex each time you have a meal?
there are two types of meal dollars - res and flex. dining hall food uses res dollars and other foods on campus like tim horton's, pizza, subway, etc. use flex dollars! most places will take either one of the two dining dollars so i usually used student card to pay :)
@@TheMannyli oh got it. Thanks!!