Today we shine our Alumni Spotlight on Louisa You from China! Louisa graduated from Alexander College in 2016 and through the University Transfer program, she successfully transferred to the University of British Columbia (UBC). Now, she works as an Enrolment Office Assistant at Alexander College.
When asked how she came to study at Alexander College, Louisa says she had a friend who had studied at the college. One of the main benefits that convinced Louisa to choose Alexander College was the selection of fully transferrable courses.
Louisa also appreciates the Student Support Services that the college offers. During her time as a student at Alexander College, she took advantage of the workshops held by Academic Advising and made sure to book appointments with an Academic Advisor to ensure she was meeting UBC admission requirements.
One of the advantages of transferring to a university from Alexander College rather than overseas is having fewer transfer requirements. For example, by transferring from a college in Canada, students are able to waive the English proficiency requirement that universities in Canada have.
For international students, Louisa recommends the University Transfer program if they are looking to transfer to a university upon graduation. Completing the first two years at a college also allows students to adjust to life and schooling in Canada.
Louisa also recommends students take advantage of the numerous services that the college offers.
“Don’t hesitate to reach out,” Louisa says, “…because the entire school is here to support you!”
If you’re a current student at AC, we would love to hear our story! Contact us at social@alexandercollege.ca and you may have a chance to be featured in a future blog and video.
Alexander College acknowledges that the land on which we usually gather is the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this territory.
Alexander College acknowledges that the land on which we usually gather is the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this territory.
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