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VIU Student Pulse: May 4, 2022

Your semester start-up guide 📚
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How do I increase my chances of winning awards to pay for university? 💰

By Angela Meneghetti, VIU Financial Aid Access Specialist
A high schooler’s guide to applying for scholarships
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Looking for work? It’s easier than you think with VIU’s online job board 💻

By Lillian Morpak
CareerVIU helps students find employment
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Meet VIU’s new career services staff!

Brenden Johnston and Paula Deering will enhance job opportunities for students
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Investigating a passion for cyber security

By Jenn McGarrigle
Computer Science student Nina Gill shares her co-op journey
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Need help paying for post-secondary?

By Angela Meneghetti, VIU Financial Aid Access Specialist
Funding options for students
Reasons why a student job is right for you

Earn your way to new skills

By Tina McComb
7 ways a student job can transform your university experience
Increased resources to help pay for school

Financial resources to help you pay for post-secondary

By By Angela Meneghetti
Increased resources for students in the 2020-21 academic year
Five Reasons to Consider a Career in the Trades

Five Reasons to Consider a Career in the Trades

By Annette Lucas
There are plenty of reasons to consider a career in the trades, from hundreds of job openings to higher earnings.