Hussein Kassam
First year
Sciences
What excites you most about coming onto campus?
It’s sunny; it has good weather.
What made you choose UVic?
The campus is re ally nice and it’s a little far away from home [Vancouver].
Shelin Kassam
Parent
what are you most excited about?
I wouldn’t say I’m excited . . . I’m excited about his new journey.
Anything you’re not so excited about?
[ I ] just hope he transitions and enjoys himself while he’s here. So I hope he likes it and I’m worried if he doesn’t.
Emma Kenny
First year
Sciences
What are you most excited about?
Getting used to this school because I’ve never been here before.
Patty Kenny
Parent
What are you most excited about?
I’m looking forward to Emma meeting new friends and living on her own and having a good experience at school.
Haley Chow
First year
Sciences
What made you choose UVic?
I didn’t get in anywhere else.
Susan Shen Parent
As a parent, what are you most excited about?
That she got in. That’s a big step for her; she is becoming a person and not just a kid anymore. That is [the] most exciting.
Haith Shulman
First year
Psychology
What excites you the most about being here?
Probably the area, all the nature, and meeting people.
What made you choose UVic?
I’ve always loved Victoria and my sister lives here already. It’s close to home [Maple Ridge] but far enough that I can live here and experience it.
Carolyn Shulman
Parent
What excites you [about UVic]?
That she’s going to be close to home but also experiencing things. Her sister is here; she’s finishing her fourth year so it’s comforting.
