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VIU Student Pulse News: August 19, 2020

August 20, 2020

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VIU Student News: February 22, 2023

February 22, 2023

Make your Study Days more productive 📕

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New student checklist

July 24, 2023

7 things you can do before coming to VIU

Bust Stress at Vancouver Island University in 4 Steps

Bust Stress at Vancouver Island University in 4 Steps

August 2, 2018

Follow these tips to ease exam anxieties at VIU

Back to School like a Boss

4 Tips to Go Back to School like a Boss

May 5, 2018

Easy ways to make the most of school start-up if you’re new to VIU

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VIU Student Pulse: February 8, 2023

February 8, 2023

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How to find your tribe

July 7, 2019 By Rae-Anne Guenther

The importance of creating connections at university

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VIU Student Pulse News: January 13, 2021

January 13, 2021

Buying books, tips to get you job ready, beach fire chats and more

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What VIU's budget deficit means for your programs and classes

November 8, 2023 By Mike Quinn, VIU Provost and Vice-President Academic

VIU’s Provost and Vice-President Academic addresses this question

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