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!
My trip to Tofino – Semester Abroad Canada
My Trip to Tofino 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 weekend in Vancouver, we also did a trip to Tofino, a beautiful small „must-see“ town on the west coast of...
The VIU Campus – Semester Abroad Canada
The VIU Campus Report by Sabrina H. VIU Since my home university is rather small and does not have many different buildings, I considered the VIU Campus to be quite big. However, it took me only a few days to find my way around and you also get a map of the campus on...
Easter Weekend in Nanaimo – Semester Abroad Canada
Easter Weekend in Nanaimo Report by Sabrina H. As I spent my semester in Nanaimo in the spring semester, I also got the chance to spend the Easter weekend in Canada. Generally, I experienced Eastern in Canada to be very similar to Eastern in Germany. Good Friday and...
Off-Campus Living – Semester Abroad Canada
Off-Campus Living Report by Tina-Marie H. How to find a nice and affordable place to stay in Nanaimo While planning your trip to Canada, you might also think about your accommodation for your time at VIU. In general, there are two possibilities: on campus and...
Waterfront in Nanaimo – Semester Abroad Canada
Waterfront in Nanaimo Report by Sabrina H. I spent a lot of my free time with friends at the Waterfront and it is clearly one of my favorite places in Nanaimo. It includes the harbor and is also the starting point of the seaplanes. It is a beautiful and peaceful place...
Ladysmith Christmas Light Up – Semester Abraod Canada
Ladysmith Christmas Light Up Report by Simone R. How to get there? Ladysmith is a little town 20 driving minutes away from Nanaimo. It is famous for its lavish Christmas decoration and the event, where it is lighted up. VIU offers a ride to this event every year. It...
Buyer’s Behaviour – A Course Review – Semester Abroad Canada
Buyer’s Behaviour - A Course Review Report by Tina-Marie H. If you are thinking about taking marketing courses at VIU, I can recommend you one in particular. The course is called Buyer’s Behaviour and the VIU course ID is MARK 260. You might have already taken a...
Climbing Mount Benson – Semester Abroad Canada
Climbing Mount Benson Report by Isabelle A. A great experience that I would like to share here with you was my ascent of Mount Benson. The mountain is located west of Nanaimo and is 1023m high. Westwood Lake is located in front of the mountain, where you can swim in...
Capilano Bridge – Semester Abroad Canada
Capilano Bridge Report by Tina-Marie H. It is getting busy at VIU, almost half-time and everyone is preparing for the midterms. But at some point you face the question: am I here just for studying or do I want to spend this lovely sunny Saturday at a historical place...
Strategies for Sustainable Management (MGMT 494) – Semester Abroad Canada
Strategies for sustainable Management (MGMT494) Report by Tina-Marie H. A Course Review There is another course for which I would like to write a review to provide you with more information on what to expect. It is about the Management course “Strategies for...