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Four students hang out in a dorm

Living in student residences

By Samantha Allan
Advice for a smooth transition
Bruce Barnard stands in front of his house

Thinking of renting to students this year?

Landlord Bruce Barnard shares his story
Two students look at a sheet in a lab, one has a pen in her hand, they are both smiling at the camera

New student checklist

7 things you can do before coming to VIU
Kelsey Moore smiles with a mountain range at sunset behind her.

Connecting with community and nature

Meet this year’s recipient of VIU’s Governor General’s Academic Bronze Medal
Headshot of Paul Wu.

Dual Credit student receives coveted $100,000 scholarship

Paul Wu says the program helped him with the application process
Becky stands in front of greenery at VIU's Nanaimo campus

5 things that surprised me about Vancouver Island University

By Becky Duarte
My experience as an international student at VIU
Ted with the ocean behind him

Transitioning from co-op student to manager

From classroom to career: Ted Nathanson
Ethan Hummel sits on a tree trunk.

Putting classroom learning into practice

Ethan Hummel shares his experience working at Nanaimo Museum
Olivia stands under the outdoor walkway outside the Centre for Health and Science at VIU

Impacting others through supportive leadership

From classroom to career: Olivia Wright