Meet Nubia De La Torre
I work with
High school and transfer students interested in studying engineering and computer science.
Quick facts
- Hometown
- Guadalajara, Mexico
- Education
- BSc, Combined Major in Mathematics and Computer Science, minor in Physics (University of Victoria)
- Random factoid
- I'm a huge Riichi Mahjong enthusiast and in the top 4% of players on the largest online English-speaking mahjong platform!
About Nubia
Hey, I'm Nubia! I'm originally from Mexico (I speak fluent Spanish!) but grew up in Victoria and I'm a 2026 UVic grad.
I love working with students because I loved being a student, so much so that I spent over eight years as an undergrad at UVic! I went to university straight out of high school as a Physics major, but I changed my program two or three times as I kept discovering new subjects I was interested in. Physics lead to math, math led to computer science, and computer science lead to the co-op program where I got my first permanent job offer before I graduated.
During my time here I also got involved in clubs and I was the treasurer for the UVic Games Club for the last two years of my degree. I still go twice a week to play board games and mahjong on campus!
My advice to future university students
In high school, my favourite teacher told us about how he spent way more than four years getting his physics degree because he took fewer classes and lots of interesting electives. His advice always motivated me not to put a clock on my degree, and so I never hesitated to reduce my course load, change programs or try classes just because they sounded interesting.
I really encourage you to study what you care about and for as long as you want! Taking fewer classes, changing your major, or taking a couple years to figure it out is totally normal. Don't be scared to take the "scenic route."
Contact
Let's talk!
I'm here to answer any questions you have about UVic. We can connect over email, schedule a video call, or meet in person if you're planning a visit to our campus.
Please note that my availability is limited at certain times of the year due to recruitment activities. Email is always the fastest way to reach me.