Feel like studying abroad in Canada?
Read through experience reports and student stories by VIU students. Find out what it is like to live in one of the most spectacular places in the world – in a dreamlike location close to beaches, forests and mountains. We have compiled student stories on travels in Canada, living in beautiful British Columbia and enjoying leisure time in Nanaimo and Vancouver. Get in the mood for your big adventure in Canada and have fun reading our student stories! Request further information on studying in Canada!
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...
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...
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...