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- March 30, 2020 by Jordan Davis
Coping with being cooped up

9 tips to survive physical distancing
- March 10, 2020 by Jenn McGarrigle
A celebration of learning

Helping youth see the value in a university education
- February 28, 2020 by Christine Johnson
5 university application questions (and what to do if you submit late)

Applying to Vancouver Island University and taking the first steps towards fulfilling your...
- January 29, 2020 by Annette Lucas
Five Reasons to Consider a Career in the Trades

There are plenty of reasons to consider a career in the trades, from hundreds of job openings to higher earnings.
- January 29, 2020
Meet VIU's valedictorians for #VIUGrad2020

Wise words from the graduating class of January 2020
- January 16, 2020 by Arese Wiltshire
Life after dark at VIU

What to do at night at VIU
- January 3, 2020 by Annette Lucas
New Year’s Resolutions Students Make

Starting the year off with good intentions
- December 10, 2019 by Theo Petersen
Explore, Discover, Work Out!

How to stay fit at VIU
- November 29, 2019 by Rachel Stern
How to manage stress as a university student

Coping strategies for handling the demands and stress of student life

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