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Time Higher Education ranks Quest campus #7 Most Beautiful in Canada
From the Rocky Mountains to glaciers and crystal-clear lakes, Canada is one of the most picturesque countries in the world. And its universities are no different, with many of them incorporating the country’s stunning landscapes in their campuses to create a beautiful learning environment. Aside from being attractive, Canadian universities are also among some of the highest-ranked institutions…
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Ellie Vavrova ’18
Recent graduate Ellie tells us about her experience working with the Serbian National Women’s Basketball team, her favourite thing about Quest campus—and what she could do without. What is your Question? How do competitive sporting events impact society? You just finished your Keystone on the Olympics related to the time you spent with the Serbian…
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SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH AN INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH
2 / STUDENT SERVICES Student Services play an important role in overall student success – both academically and personally! Quest offers a variety of services for students including peer tutoring at the Learning Commons, Career Week and career counselling services, as well as many community events throughout the year. Appreciating that international students have different…
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CONTINUOUSLY PUSHING BOUNDARIES
5 / INNOVATION & RESEARCH Quest’s philosophy is simple – education, in its truest form, comes from asking insightful questions. We started with a blank slate and created a university to challenge traditional undergraduate education and go beyond a degree. We focus on asking questions, instead of simply reciting answers. We learn from a variety…
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TUTORS DEDICATED TO STUDENTS’ SUCCESS
6 / FACULTY Our inspiring and diverse faculty choose to work at Quest because of one thing – they love to teach and work with students. With a maximum of 20 students per class, it’s easy for the tutors to get to know each individual student. In addition to the three hours of class time…
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ENRICH YOUR DEGREE WITH VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE
7 / EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Experiential Learning blocks are another way Quest students take charge of their education. As a requirement of all students, Experiential Learning usually involves volunteer work, internships, lab research, or other work off campus focused towards their Question. Students can carry out their Experiential Learning for one block (one month), or for…
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SUPPORTING THE STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
8 / STUDENTS’ REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL Student body representation is an essential part of creating a university and community that works together to accomplish its goals. At Quest, the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) is the organization that unites and supports students in all areas of interest. Founded as part of a class project during Quest’s inaugural…
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WHAT ARE YOUR SUMMER PLANS?
9 / SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES As summer approaches, Quest students are finalizing their summer plans, whether that involves traveling somewhere new, going home, working, or staying in Squamish. With so many opportunities awaiting them here, many students choose to stay put, applying for jobs and renting places in town. Summers in Squamish are very inviting—everybody is…
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FIRST WE EAT, THEN WE DO EVERYTHING ELSE
10 / FOOD FOR THOUGHT Food brings people together – mealtime is an opportunity to connect with friends and family, a chance to learn and share about culture, and to slow down amidst a busy day. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or a ramen purist, you’ll love the ways food connects the community here at…
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THE FINAL PIECE OF YOUR QUEST DEGREE
13 / KEYSTONE Throughout their third and fourth years, Quest students create a project called a Keystone. A hybrid between a bachelor’s thesis and a senior project, the Keystone gives students a chance to show off their skills, get into the details of what they are learning, and work creatively with their interests. Each project…
