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"By going back to school and completing my grade 12, it has totally prepared me for the big world. I still hate exams but I've gotten used to them and they don't intimidate me as much as they used to. I also learned the tools I need when it comes to preparing for exams. But not only that, what it showed me was that I can do what I put my mind to doing and get it done. Before I came to UFV, I felt stupid. I felt like a quitter and wondered how I was going to get anywhere in the world and accomplish my dreams. I had the drive and you had the encouragement and guidance. Since I have been on this journey I have met some awesome people... Thank you for what you do and all your help. Now I feel more confident and have more tools to help me conquer my dreams!!!"

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"As an international student at UFV, I had to deal with different departments. One of the best departments I dealt with was the UUP department. The management at the UUP department were extremely friendly. They kept the registration process simple and informed me about everything I needed to know regarding my upgrading. Also, the instructors at the UUP department are very professional; they were more than happy to answer my questions and to guide me to successfully complete my classes. I thank all the staff at the UUP department for their support in helping me to achieve my goals. Their professional and friendly service supported me to finish my upgrading and proceed with my university degree. Once again I thank the UUP department for all their help and support."

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‌"Upgrading at UFV was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I was intimidated to go back to school because I haven't been in a classroom in over five years, and I thought that trying to enroll would be a long process. Upon my first visit to the Upgrading Department, they gave me all the information I needed and set me up for the assessment; soon afterward, I was registered for my classes, and away I went. The staff were incredibly supportive, which helped me achieve success that I once thought was impossible.

‌"Upgrading and University Preparation has given me the courage to think about and explore new opportunities that I would never have considered in the past. I didn't believe I had it in me to accomplish the things I am doing now. I used to think that university was a scary place that wasn't even a possibility for me, but UUP gave me the confidence to work towards goals I would never have imagined."

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"When my son came home one day with geometry homework that I couldn't help him with, I knew it was time to go back to school. After arranging an appointment with the UUP Department, I started classes within one week and graduated a year later. During this time, I have decided to embark on a nursing career and everything has fallen right into place. Thank you UFV."