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University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) Nicola Residence

Nicola Residence is one of the 7 residences that the University of British Columbia, Okanagan (UBCO) offers. Located in the further north-east wing of the campus and along the International Mews road, Nicola is nestled in between Kalamalka and Purcell residence. Established in 2005, Nicola Residence is one of the oldest buildings of UBCO and consists of a red-brown brick asphalt. It is a single-connected residence which includes two fully furnished individual bedrooms which connects by a bathroom, shared between two same-gendered residents. A common area is also shared by the residents. This residence is popular within mostly first-year students who pay $10,671.32 for a full academic year.

Features
Nicola residence contains many features such as a twin bed, desk, chair, dresser and closet in every room. There are 180 beds available and 4 floors. In this residence, students must be enrolled in a mandatory meal plan which can be used at campus food outlets and off-campus partner locations. Other features include wireless internet as well as laundry machines on each floor. Common spaces (lounges) and quiet rooms are designed on each floor with a kitchen and cable tv. Nicola Residence is conveniently located at a short 10-minute walk to the other end of campus and a 5-minute walk to the main buildings at UBCO such as the University Center and faculty buildings. It is the only single connected residence which has the front desk attached to the building, which can be accessed to recieve/send mail and any other housing-related issue.

Residence Life
Nicola Residence offers a vibrant, supportive environment which helps students transition to university life. Many first-year students prefer living in a single-connected residence such as Nicola because it helps to make friends and get involved in residence and campus activities/opportunities. Residence Advisors who are currently living in Nicola residence help to identify support services and resources available in residence and around campus, including health, and safety programs. The common gathering spaces in Nicola aid socializing and planned activities such as movie nights, sports days, cooking etc. brings the Nicola community together. Nicola residence also provides a Leadership and Civic Engagement Living Learning Community (LLC) for the 4th floor residents. These residents live among like-minded peers who share the same interests and are paired with a faculty member who dedicates time and resources to provide extra-curricular programs and educational oppportunities. In the Nicola LLC, residents develop leadership skills with each other and learn to promote social change. Students are encouraged to provide an open, honest and sensitive environment to examine attitudes, prejudices, and actions that exist within communities.