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New student questions, answered

Answers to common questions about starting at Vancouver Island University

Carpentry students working working on a housing construction site.

Carpentry students build skills and community

By Neil Every

VIU tiwšɛmawtxʷ students gain hands-on experience

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From VIU MBA graduate to BC public servant

By Eric Zimmer

Awula Quaye turned classroom learning and volunteerism into a meaningful career

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From homesick to hopeful: Five things I’m grateful for after 3.5 years at VIU

By Becky Duarte

Becky Duarte reflects on a transformative university journey

Emma Rampanen smiling at the camera.

Turning clinic experience into community impact

By Eric Zimmer

Meet the class of 2026: Emma Rampanen

Taylor Fleming on stage during a dance performance against a blue backdrop

Building confidence through community

By Eric Zimmer

Meet the Class of 2026: Taylor Fleming

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From Ecuador to VIU: Finding growth in every opportunity

By Eric Zimmer

Meet the Class of 2026: Meylin Vasquez

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Growing her confidence and skills as a future educator

By Eric Zimmer

Meet the Class of 2026: Victoria Dudley

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Creating opportunities for herself and others

By Eric Zimmer

Meet your valedictorians: Kendra Neary

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