From Sand to Snow
If you’ve spent most of your life in a place where winter means throwing on a light sweater in the evening because it’s a bit chilly, then your...
international students
Tale of Two Danielas
Two Danielas discuss the importance of building a supportive community and how finding your group of friends makes all the difference—especially...
VIU Turns Its Back on International Tuition Commitments
On December 15, 2022, the VIU Board of Governors pushed through a surprise tuition increase of 5% for international students in the 2023-2024 school...
Building a Community at Cultural Connections
Imagine this: you move to VIU from another country. You arrive at your new residence and are immediately overwhelmed by the transit system,...
The Fight for Fairness
The province of BC has opened its doors for international students to access education in the province, with former Premier Christy Clark pushing to...
A Fair Shot:
The elegant boardroom on the fifth floor of VIU’s library is where the school’s board of governors usually meets. It’s empty these days, but on...