<p>Hey everyone,</p>
<p>Anyone want to give me some advice for choosing between these two schools? I'm looking mainly at the following factors:</p>
<ul>
<li>International student life </li>
<li>Housing quality/selection</li>
<li>Geography/IR departments</li>
<li>GLBT life</li>
<li>Surrounding cities (Vancouver vs. UBC)</li>
<li>How much of a drawback are the schools' large sizes?</li>
</ul>
<p>Also, would the following be possible? I'm still waiting on replies from several British schools, whose acceptance is conditional on how well I do on my IB exams. If I were to pay a deposit/enroll at either Canadian school NOW, could I still back out and attend an English college if my grades are sufficient in July? I would rather attend school in England but I am using Canada as a back up since I've already gotten in. Chances are high that I don't get the grades I need, and then I'd have a place at either McGill or UBC.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot for the help!</p>