Alumni
Alumni Stories
Our alumni inspire through their ideas, their research, and their dedication to bettering the world around them. Whether they are driving social change, building more equitable communities, or mentoring the next generation of leaders, their contributions are felt across a wide range of fields and industries. They continue to serve as role models for current students and fellow graduates alike.
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BRAYDON NIESZNER
“You will forever be a part of this incredible network, no matter where you are in the world. When I have ‘UBC’ on my university sweater out in public and someone recognizes the name – you realize how much the network stretches across the world.”
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SaRAH El KAISSI
“The UBCO campus was gorgeous and the residences were also new and inviting, and the smaller class sizes were also very appealing. Like everyone who goes to UBCO, I have nothing but amazing things to say about the university. It felt like a second home and I miss it alot.”
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MARINA SELBER CEKANNAUSKAS
“At first, I underestimated the impact attending UBCO would have on my life. But after building relationships with professors and making friends, and my positive experience, I want everyone to know how great UBCO is.”
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MIHAI COVASER
“I was attracted to the PPE program by the prospect of challenging myself to study these three deeply interrelated fields in preparation for further legal studies. The fact that this unique opportunity was available to me so close to home and in a tightly-knit, community-oriented university was a true stroke of good fortune.”
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OLIVIA MARTISKAINEN
“The breadth of the Economics program helped shape my critical thinking and sharpened my interest in systemic issues like inequality and public policy. The program gave me the academic foundation and confidence to pursue law.”
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ELLIOTT HAYTON
“When deciding to go to UBCO, something I’m forever grateful for but didn’t consider was the close-knit community on the campus. I met some of my very best friends on my very first day.”
Stay connected with UBC
Your relationship with UBC Okanagan shouldn’t end when you graduate. Keep in touch with your university community, get information on events and benefits, and see what others are doing with their degrees with the UBC Global Alumni Network.