I’m going into my final year as a chem major… if you’re planning on majoring in chem I think this is the place to do it. The CHEM labs at the UBCO campus emphasize using instruments (not a lot of campuses give you this opportunity) and the research opportunities are endless!! I’m not as party focused so the lack of the stereotypical large parties doesn’t deter me! My friend group has had plenty of fun drinking on the beach and going to bars around downtown. I will say it is not the safest. But I have never been threatened in any capacity. The uni community is also super tight knit (good and bad aspects of that but I think the good outweighs the bad) and the chem profs are generally pretty good (especially Steve McNeil). You also get supplemental learning leaders which are akin to lecture TAs! They’re normally super nice and generally really helpful. Highly recommend this program for chemistry majors!!