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Sarah portrait in Health and Science Centre

Creating a safe space to learn and thrive

By Jenn McGarrigle
Sarah McClelland shares her story
Two groups of students enjoy the waterfront in downtown Nanaimo

10 reasons to study at Vancouver Island University

By Anisha Das
Learn and play surrounded by natural beauty
Deborah Saucier interacts with VIU students in the Centre for Health and Science

Exam stress, school-life balance and AI in the classroom

Being a student in 2023
Taryn Walker portrait

Harnessing her people skills to engage alumni

By Amanda Chacon Brown
What Taryn Walker did with her VIU degree
A girl holds a moving box while standing in a bedroom

Saying goodbye to your rental accommodation?

By Michael Witcomb
A quick guide to ending your tenancy and getting back your deposit
Alicia McLean headshot

Planning for more age-friendly communities

Grad student Alicia McLean shares her research
closeup photo of Alexis Gardner

From sociology student to supporting children and families

By Chelsea Marsolais
What Alexis Gardner did with her VIU degree
Ashley Sandhu, a Wellness Promoter, in the nursing lab, where she is a student

5 student services you need to check out at VIU

Career help, off-campus housing support and more
A health-care worker helps a patient

Creating new opportunities to work in health care

New program trains international students to work in variety of settings