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Finding a place to live in Nanaimo

By Michael Witcomb, Off-Campus Housing Coordinator
5 tips for students looking for housing
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VIU Student Pulse News: January 10, 2024

Start the Spring Semester off right 📚
Daniela

Child and Youth Care students give back to community with project

By Eric Zimmer
Two second-year students share their story
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Business etiquette tips for students

By Jonah Ferguson, VIU’s Employer and Student Engagement Coordinator
How to be a professional in the workplace
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Studying tourism in Finland’s Arctic

By Riya Rajesh
Riya Rajesh shares her story
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The power of persistence and a helping hand

Jingjing Li shares her story
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VIU Student Pulse News: December 6, 2023

Exam prep and festive fun 🎄
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Surviving exam season

By Samantha Allan
When the situation feels dire, a survival guide goes a long way
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Dual Credit program sparks interest in trades careers

By Eric Zimmer
Madeline Kozubal shares her story