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!
The Cultural Connection of VIU
Experience Report by Bernd P. Cultural Connection is an organization that offers leisure activities related to student life at VIU. In addition to road trips, the Cultural Connection coordinators organise a Cultural Couch one day a week. Cultural Connection is also...
Outdoor Recreation Program
Student Experience Report by Theresa F. Recreation at VIU For anybody who wishes to explore the island, to get outside and to be active I recommend signing up for the programs offered by the university's outdoor recreation team. They are super nice and they have a...
Favorite Places on Vancouver Island!
Student experience report by Theresa F. If you love nature and being outdoors, you're going to love Vancouver Island! It offers anything any outdoor-person has ever dreamed of. A gorgeous coastline, rivers, lakes, beaches, forests, and even mountains can be found on...
Incredible Camping Experience on Vancouver Island
Incredible camping experience on Vancouver Island Experience report by Jan K. Finding the Right Camping Spot Deep inside the many forests of northern Vancouver Island, there lies a little lake. Blue-green water. It’s so clear and pure, you can see the ground. Huge...
The Beauty of Nature: Banff National Park
Banff National Park student story by Marvin E. Banff is probably one of the most popular areas to visit when going to Canada. The Banff National Park is located in Alberta, the province east of British Columbia. During your semester at Vancouver Island University, you...
Things to do while at VIU: bands in concert
Bands in Concert Student story by Marvin E. As a big fan of music, a great North American city like Vancouver is probably one of the most exciting places to live close to. The most popular artists play at least one show of their tour in Vancouver and many more unknown...
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...
