VIU Blog

Student Stories

Balancing parenthood and post-secondary studies

How support and stability is helping Lavdeep Gill pursue a career in health care

Imagining Nanaimo in 2086

How city-building, growth levels and decision-making could shape the city 60 years from now

What does the public really think about restorative justice?

Criminology student Maddy Reetham-Clayton aims to find out for a community partner

The moment it all became possible

How a bursary is helping propel Casey Reumkens’ post-secondary journey

Finding purpose in recovery 

Laci Schulenborg receives national recognition for work with local service organization

From financial stress to full focus

How scholarships are powering future nurse Christina Gustafsson

From “I’m not sure I belong” to “I know I can”

How VIU’s Pathways program helped Kylie rebuild confidence, discover purpose and step into a nursing career

Empowering educators worldwide

How a VIU alum is shaping the future of learning

Learning through a child’s eyes

Kara Rafuse finds her passion in early childhood education

Celebrating VIU’s emerging salmon leaders

Meet Tristan Dieleman

Why you should say YES to studying abroad

Finding friendship, direction and adventure overseas: Jenna Gill

Finding her calling in therapeutic healing

Elise Cole’s journey from Kinesiology student to physiotherapist