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!
Nanaimo Nightlife – Things to do on Vancouver Island
Nanaimo Nightlife Report by Marvin E. What to do in Nanaimo on weekday or weekend nights? Don't worry, there’s plenty of stuff to do!! Relaxing Nights There are a few popular specials you might miss out on if you don’t know anyone that would recommend them to you. One...
Fascination Vancouver – Study Abroad Canada
Fascination Vancouver Report by Laura S. Every student who studies in the region of British Columbia has to visit Vancouver, especially when you are a student studying on Vancouver Island. After visiting this city several times, I can now confirm that Vancouver is one...
Surf-Days in Tofino – Study Abroad Canada
Surf-Days in Tofino Report by Marius H. The most famous tourism spot on Vancouver Island is the little harbor city Tofino. With the beautiful islands all around, the scenery is spectacular on a clear day. But even in rainy weather you’ll find a lot of guys on their...
Exploring Vancouver Island with the VIU Outdoor Recreation Program – Study Abroad Canada
Exploring Vancouver Island with the VIU Outdoor Recreation Program Report by Marie B. Whoever is willing to visit as many places on the island as possible and do a lot of outdoor activities without paying a crazy amount of money should definitely participate in the...
Videoblog Marie B. – Surfing Tofino
Surfing Tofino – Study abroad Canada Videoblog by Marie B. Marie B.'s videoblog shows you a wonderful location in Canada which everyone studying at VIU should visit! You may watch her video here: https://youtu.be/5Lp9o4C5J_Q
Does this really work to release stress during in Exam Period? – Silvan G. (VIU) – Study Abroad Canada
Does this really work to release stress during in Exam Period? Report by Silvan G. First of all a hint from my side, to subscribe to VIU’s weekly guide to all student events and activities, namely “THE COMPASS”. (Here is the link to register:...
On Two Wheels – Semester Abroad Canada
On Two Wheels Report by Silvan G. Nanaimo is a great city for cyclists. Everywhere is reachable by bike within an hour. Public busses offer a great network and allow for one person to bring a bike along without extra charge. However, the hills and steep streets do...
Homestay – the application process and formal information – Semester abroad Canada
Homestay – the application process and formal information Report by Elena D. A large amount of time passes between applying for homestay until you first meet your host family. In order to join the homestay program, you have to apply at VIU by filling out a homestay...
Seaplane – arrival and departure in Nanaimo – Study abroad Canada
Seaplane - arrival and departure in Nanaimo Report by Silvan G. Getting to Nanaimo is most common by ferry. However, there is also the option to fly. Nanaimo has two sea airports and one on the main land. The seaplanes offer an affordable and exiting option. Seaplanes...
A weekend in Vancouver – Semester abroad Canada
A weekend in Vancouver Report by Sabrina H. After a few weeks in Nanaimo, a friend from Germany came over to visit me in the beginning of February. Besides a really nice weekend trip to Tofino we also spent a weekend in Vancouver. I took the ferry from Departure Bay...