Surviving Life as a Graduate Student: Exploring Vancouver and Beyond
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SURVIVING LIFE AS A GRADUATE STUDENT:
EXPLORING VANCOUVER AND BEYOND
Laura Dale,
MSc Student
Alden Blair,
PhD Candidate
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PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
1. UBC life
2. Getting Around Vancouver
3. Neighborhoods and places to go
4. Getting Away from Vancouver
5. Events
6. Questions
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Beaty Biodiversity Center
Museum of Anthropology
UBC Rec.
Botanical Gardens
UBC Farm
Gyms
Pools
Student Theater and Music
UBC:
YOUR HOME FOR THE NEXT 2-8 YEARS
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GETTING AROUND VANCOUVER
Bus: Pick up your UBC bus-pass every month at the book store (you’ve already
paid for it)
SkyTrain: Works with U-pass
Driving: Car share programs abound: Car2Go, ZipCar, Modo
Shuttles: to Whistler, Victoria, Seattle, etc
Ferries: Bus or bike and walk-on for cheaper service
Seaplanes: more expensive but have student discounts
Biking: You can bike everywhere in Vancouver
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• Biking is the great way to get around
• Bikes are treated like cars: do not bike on sidewalks
• Helmets are required:
you can be fined $100 for not wearing your helmet!
• Bike maps are available online:
https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/map-cycling-vancouver.pdf
• Lock your bike with a good lock.
• Register your bike: http://www.bikerevolution.ca/
• Used Bikes range between $150-$600 dollars
Buy them during the winter off season!
GETTING AROUND: BICYCLING
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AROUND VANCOUVER:
NEIGHBORHOODS
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• Kitsilano and Point Grey: Beaches, single family houses,
“old hippies and young yuppies” and grad students in
basements
• Spanish Banks: volleyball, picnics, swimming
• Jericho Beach Sailing Club: UBC sailing club, food, tennis
• Kits beach and pool (130 meters!) : swimming, everyone in the
summer
• Lots of yoga studios
AROUND VANCOUVER:
NEIGHBORHOODS
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• Granville Island: food market, Emily Carr
Art School, Art exhibits, whale watching
tourists
AROUND VANCOUVER:
NEIGHBORHOODS
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The West End
Stanley Park
AROUND VANCOUVER:
NEIGHBORHOODS
Granville Street
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Gastown, Chinatown:
• Water Front Station
• Hip restaurants and bars
• Cruise ships
• Transitional neighborhood
AROUND VANCOUVER:
NEIGHBORHOODS
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• Commercial Drive: affordable eats and
drinks, small crafty shops, markets,
coffee shops, hipsters, gelato
AROUND VANCOUVER:
NEIGHBORHOODS
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Grouse Mountain: Skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, the Grouse Grind,
Bears
Cypress Mountain: Skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, trail running
Deep Cove: Kayaking, hiking, restaurants
Lynn Canyon Park: Waterfalls, trail running, hiking, Lynn Valley
Suspension Bridge *The Capilano Suspension Bridge is not worth the cost! Lynn Valley is free!
Bowen Island: Cute island community, crafts, hiking, bicycling
GETTING AWAY: AFTERNOONS OR DAY TRIPS
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Victoria, Vancouver Island
Tofino, Vancouver Island: Amazing surfing, hot springs, hiking
Saltspring Island: Small ‘crunchy’ island community
Whistler and Blackcomb: skiing, mountain biking, trail running, resorts,
camping
Squamish: skiing, mountain biking, trail running, camping
Okanagan: camping and wine tasting
Seattle, USA: Art, music, coffee, markets [if you plan on going to the US a lot
consider getting a NEXUS pass]
GETTING AWAY: FURTHER AWAY
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VANCOUVER IS… EXPENSIVE!
FOOD AND DRINKS
Food and groceries in Vancouver: • Wholefoods/Capers and Choices: $$$$
• Safeway: $$$
• Local grocery stores: $$
• Save-on-foods: $
• No-Frills: $
• Costco (bulk): $
• Farmers Markets: $ - $$$$
On the plus side they cater to all your dietary needs
• Gluten free, vegan, no-nightshades, vegetarian, soy-free, lots of
bacon
• Ethnic food stores abound:
http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2010/09/18/best-ethnic-grocery-
stores-in-vancouver-chefs-choices/
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VANCOUVER IS… ACTIVE!
Races:
• http://runcouver.com/races/
• http://www.events.runningroom.com/
• http://cyclingbc.net/
Running groups: Join at any Running
Room or Forerunners
Yoga: more studios than you can count.
Check online for deals, styles, and
discounts
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VANCOUVER IS… FULL OF STUFF TO DO!
Science World: dorky but fun
Vancouver Film Fest
Sports Teams: Lions, Whitecaps, Canucks
Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver Aquarium
Christmas Markets
Car-free Days
VanDusen Botanical Gardens
Vancouver Public Library Late night study sessions…
Kits Pool: 130 yards & outdoors!
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CHECK LIST:
1.Umbrella
2.Waterproof laptop case
3.Change of socks
4.Bright desk lamp
5.U-Pass
6.A happy plant
VANCOUVER IS… WET
SURVIVAL GEAR
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GRADUATE SCHOOL IS HARD… BUT LIVING IN
VANCOUVER MAKES UP FOR IT.