Study Abroad in Australia, Canada or the USA – Blog & Videos
To study abroad in Australia, Canada or the USA has always been your dream, and you are looking for experience reports from students at the International College of Management, Sydney (Australia), Vancouver Island University (Canada) and National University, San Diego & L.A. (USA) that inspire you and provide you with useful tips and advice for your study abroad adventure?
Whether you look for the perfect leisure time activity in Manly, the most interesting course at National University, or the funniest professor at Vancouver Island University – you name it: our students and our team members sure have some tips for you.
Find blog posts of our students’ experience reports here and watch exciting videos to get inspired and to indulge in the thrill of anticipation for your time in Australia, Canada or the USA. Our blog & videos bring Australia, Canada and California home to you – have fun browsing around!
Short Trip to Tofino
In early October, friends from Germany came to visit, and we traveled together to Ucluelet and Tofino, spending two nights there. Both towns are particularly popular among surfers due to their excellent beach conditions.
Three days in Seattle
Seattle is about a three-hour drive from Vancouver and is perfect for a long weekend. The city offers lots of sightseeing, markets, museums and more.
Orientation Week
VIU’s orientation week took place over four days at the end of August.
It was particularly important to register in advance for the international orientation week called “RockVIU.” Each day, we received emails about the upcoming events, so nobody missed out on anything.
Weekend in Vancouver
We spent the first weekend of October in Vancouver, where we attended a preseason hockey game, went shopping and did some sightseeing. The city offers an impressive mix of natural experiences, cultural highlights, and culinary delights.
Day trip to Victoria
Victoria really is a beautiful city and ideal for a day trip. It is about 1.5 hours from Nanaimo and is easily accessible by car.
Nature around Nanaimo
The Colliery Dam Park, Westwood Lake, Neck Point Park and Mount Benson are beautiful places to enjoy Canada´s nature, all closely to Nanimo, where the VIU is located.
Halloween
Weeks before Halloween, Canadians start decorating their houses. Some of the decorations are so spooky that it is worth taking an evening walk through the neighbourhoods at dusk to admire the creative displays. Many people place life-size skeletons, fake corpses or carved pumpkins in their yards, adding to the eerie atmosphere and making each house look like a scene from a horror film.
Bears Watching
Vancouver Island is home to a large population of black bears – estimated at around 7,000. A particularly good time to see black bears is during the salmon run, which lasts from late September to November.
Course Overview – Semester Abroad at VIU
During my semester abroad, I am taking five courses. This gives me classes from Monday to Thursday, leaving Fridays free, which provides plenty of time for weekend trips.
Looking Forward to a Semester Abroad in Canada – What Shouldn’t Be Missing in Your Luggage?
Packing my suitcase marked the beginning of my excitement for my semester abroad in Canada. But what’s the best way to pack to be well-prepared?
