Study in Canada: Are You up for an Adventure in Canada?
Here you can find exciting student stories and experience reports written by students who spent a semester of full program abroad at Vancouver Island University (VIU) in British Columbia. Additionally, we have compiled a collection of interesting and useful blog posts on the subject of studying abroad in Canada. Have fun browsing around!
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?
Semester Abroad at Westcliff University
20 degrees, sun, surfing and studying: My semester abroad at Westcliff! The combination of cultural diversity and breathtaking scenery makes California an ideal place to combine your studies with a short trip around California.
A weekend in Vancouver
Student report by Christina F. - A weekend in Vancouver East Hasting Vancouver seems to be a really nice city. Yes it is for sure! But every big city also has a “dark” side, so does Vancouver. We didn’t watch out where our hotel was placed. Actually it wasn’t really a...
A Day in Downtown Nanaimo
Student report by Christina F. - A Trip to Downtown Nanaimo Nanaimo is really a small city, actually it is more like a village. I am used to Cologne so it was quite a change-over for me. But anyway there are really nice places in downtown and its surroundings. ...
A Trip to Banff and Yoho National Park
Student report by Christina F. - A Trip to Banff and Yoho National Park My best friend came to visit me and we wanted to make a trip to the Canadian Rocky Mountains. We rented a car in Vancouver and let’s go! Yoho National Park Our first drive took round about 8 hours...
Tips for long-haul flights
Student report by Svenja D. - Long-haul flights Below you can find some tips for long-haul flights including my travel essentials and what to think about before and during the flight. What to pack- My Travel Essentials Pair of warm socks Toque Scarf Layers Sleep mask...
