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a student on the left yawns while the student next to her has his hand on his face while in a classroom with lots of students in the background

Morning class mastery

By Samantha Allan
Conquer early morning classes with these tips
three students pose with the city of Nanaimo in the background

Things to do in Nanaimo

By Becky Duarte
Get to know your new hometown
A dock with people on it, ocean behind

Memories from Malaysia

By Katie Temporal
My experience as a sustainability intern
Student looks at a laptop screen and takes notes

University lingo 101

By Samantha Allan
University jargon can sometimes seem like its own language
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Your VIU bucket list

By Samantha Allan
Five events to check out before you graduate
Four students hang out in a dorm

Living in student residences

By Samantha Allan
Advice for a smooth transition
Bruce Barnard stands in front of his house

Thinking of renting to students this year?

Landlord Bruce Barnard shares his story
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New student checklist

7 things you can do before coming to VIU
Kelsey Moore smiles with a mountain range at sunset behind her.

Connecting with community and nature

Meet this year’s recipient of VIU’s Governor General’s Academic Bronze Medal