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Finances: A 101 guide for students

By Becky Duarte
What you need to know to pay for university
Daniel gardin er

VIU’s accounting program adds up to career success

By Eric Zimmer
Four graduates in the field share their stories
Tony miyoshi and sam statchuk

Studying overseas with international scholarships

By Eric Zimmer
Tony Miyoshi and Sam Statchuk share their stories
Valentina sits in a garden with lots of greenery around her

Healing the mind with psychedelic-assisted therapy

From classroom to career: Valentina Chichiniova
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Finding a place to live in Nanaimo

By Michael Witcomb, Off-Campus Housing Coordinator
5 tips for students looking for housing
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Studying tourism in Finland’s Arctic

By Riya Rajesh
Riya Rajesh shares her story
Jingjing sits at a desk in her hospital unit

The power of persistence and a helping hand

Jingjing Li shares her story
Ezat Haidary wering a reflective vests and safety goggles in the carpentry shop, giving a thumbs up and smiling at the camera.

Refugee finds future career path with new VIU program

By Eric Zimmer
Ezat Haidary shares his story
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Gaining real-world experiences in the publishing world

Students aim to answer some of humanity’s fundamental questions in journal