The best part of FGL for me was being able to create lifelong friendships. Although my FGL friend group is all over the country, we still are able to create a long-distance relationship between us all.
Student, UBC Future Global Leaders
What was the first thing you noticed about UBC Future Global Leaders when you arrived?
My first interaction with UBC FGL was at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Before arriving, I thought I would be alone since I was one of the few flying in from Montreal. The welcome I received from not only the monitors, but also the other early students, shocked me. I realized that FGL’s importance to me was being able to build relationships with many people. Quickly we broke the ice and stirred up conversations and built a connection with other students and monitors from the very first day.
What motivated you to register for UBC Future Global Leaders, and why did you choose Intro to Engineering?
Initially I was motivated to register for UBC FGL as it would give me a good perspective of attending school far away from home, and it would give me a good perspective of the educational environment of university. I chose Intro to Engineering because I’m hoping to get a job in the STEAM field after my university studies. I was hoping it would also open my mind to the specific and different fields in STEAM.
How does your experience in Future Global Leaders compare to high school life?
FGL was very different from high school life. The freedom I had of what I wanted to do all day (with the exception of classes) was a shock to me. For example, typically I wouldn’t hang out with my friends as often as every day, but at FGL that was possible. I had the time and space. While in high school, half of my day is taken up with classes.
How has the Intro to Engineering instructor impacted your experience?
My instructor helped me through exploring the different paths of Engineering and STEAM. Although we have a gap in age and experience, his engagement in our conversations loosened up my fears of professors being superior over us.
What has been the best part of UBC Future Global Leaders summer program?
The best part of FGL for me was being able to create lifelong friendships. Although my FGL friend group is all over the country from Vancouver, to Calgary, to Toronto and Charlottetown, we still are able to create a long-distance relationship between us all. I’m sure we will all meet sometime soon during university, if not even sooner, and if we all decide to go to UBC, we can recreate those very memories we made on campus during FGL and many more with our time together there.
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