In UFV Speaks, our intrepid reporters pick a topic currently relevant to UFV students or staff, and ask them for their heated opinions to get a real sense of how the UFV population feels about the facts.
University is a pretty pivotal moment in many people’s lives, and we’d like to think it’s a positive one too. But, we often hear a lot of negativity and, in all honesty, it can be disheartening. But is it really all that bad? I took it upon myself to ask UFV students and staff about their own experiences, as a reflection of the negative perspectives I’ve heard from others toward the school. Being able to attend and work at a university is a privilege and I sincerely hope that in reading this, we can take the time to appreciate what we have at UFV.
In thinking about the memories of your time at UFV, what is the best part about belonging to the university?
Renee Augustine / Business aviation
“I would probably say some of the activities. I did Kickback. That was pretty good, pretty memorable. And just the energy in the summer I think is pretty cool.”
Declan Buschell / Criminology
“I have to say the professors. I haven’t had a single bad professor yet … they’re all top tier.”
Cassia Bakken / Psychology
“It’s really cool to be [with] people who are interested in the same thing [as you] and eager to learn; that’s very encouraging. And then I really like the clubs on campus — I’m a part of [University Christian Ministries] UCM. So it’s been really cool to [have] community [and] get to know people closer, not just in the classroom setting, but more [one] on one.”
Candice McPherson / Office assistant in Faculty of Education and Human Development
“Definitely the community. I’ve had great experiences with staff and faculty and that’s really what led me to working here. I loved the environment, and I wanted to be a part of that, and hopefully try to give students the same experience I got when I was doing my program.”
Samantha Walmsley / Bachelors in Child and Youth Care
“The Student Union Building. I’m always [there]. It’s the most comfortable [of] all the buildings.”
Hong Hwan Ahn / Bachelor of Integrated Studies
“I think the best part of UFV is [being] in the Fraser Valley area so that students outside of Metro Vancouver can have [a] decent opportunity to learn quality education while meeting students from all over the world.”
Heather Holland / English
“Definitely the Fraser Valley Writers Festival. It’s a really great experience to be part of the English community and listen to different writers from the province and elsewhere.”
Piper Hornall / Visual Fine Arts & Creative Writing
“I love working at Fair Grounds. I get to meet so many people, hang out with my friends, get paid, and go to school. It’s awesome.”
Veronica is a Staff Writer at The Cascade. She loves to travel and explore new places, no matter how big or small. She is in her second year at UFV, pursuing the study of Creative
Writing.
