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Navigating rental agreements

September 11, 2023 By Michael Witcomb, Off-Campus Housing Coordinator

Common off-campus rental housing issues

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Harnessing the power of the poop loop

October 20, 2022 By Rachel Stern

Meet Jenni Ottilie Keppler, VIU’s visiting student researcher from Germany

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From childhood burn survivor to nursing graduate

May 27, 2022 By Eric Zimmer

Monica Webb’s story has come full circle.

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Taking advantage of every opportunity: Demitria Rae Rounis

May 24, 2022

Meet your 2022 valedictorians

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Your top questions about VIU's Engineering Technologist program, answered

November 25, 2021 By Rachel Stern

What an engineering technologist does, career options and what makes VIU’s program unique

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MyVIU student news: June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

Don't miss out on money for work experiences

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How can English as a Second Language training help you meet your career goals?

June 4, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Mostafa Mohseni and Violeta Bermudez share their stories

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Finding community and belonging at VIU

February 9, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

VIU grad and current employee Rayan Zeineddine shares his story

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Memories from Malaysia

September 7, 2023 By Katie Temporal

My experience as a sustainability intern

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