VIU Ambassadors
VIU Ambassadors
The Ambassadors of Vancouver Island University (VIU) in Canada look forward to hearing from you!
Are you interested in studying abroad at Vancouver Island University (VIU) in Canada and would like to know first-hand what it’s like to live and study in beautiful British Columbia? We are sure you have a number of questions that could be answered best by someone who has actually studied at Vancouver Island University – someone who has undergone the same application process and who knows VIU like the back of their hand.
Our Ambassadors have all completed a study program at VIU and finished their study abroad adventure in Canada quite recently. They look forward to supporting you and to helping you with all questions concerning studying and living at VIU.
Which course is the best? Which professor is the funniest, and what does a typical study day at Vancouver Island University look like? Where should you live in Nanaimo, and how do students at VIU spend their leisure time? – Contact our Ambassadors and get first-hand insights by VIU alumni. Our Ambassadors surely have some tips you wouldn’t be able to find in a guidebook.
Our VIU Ambassadors introduce themselves:
Alexandra M.
VIU Ambassador 2025
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Hi, I‘m Alexandra!
I‘m 25 years old and spent my semester abroad in Winter 2024 at Vancouver Island University (VIU).
During my Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, I took five courses there. According to the requirements of my home university, three of these had to be selected from the core areas of Economics, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, and Logistics. The other two I was free to choose myself.
In the end, I decided on the following courses:
• Financial Management in Tourism
• Social Media Marketing
• Labour Economics
• Negotiations
• Public Speaking Performance
The Negotiations course was a particular highlight for me, as there are very few comparable offerings in Germany. Each week, we analyzed different negotiation and discussion strategies and learned practical methods to act confidently even in challenging situations. Since the course was spread over two days, we had the opportunity to directly apply what we had learned in a negotiation simulation on the second day.
But it wasn‘t just the lectures — campus life at VIU also has a lot to offer. Numerous student associations make it easy to meet new people and participate in exciting programs and trips. For example, through the RTA, I was able to watch an NHL game of the Vancouver Canucks at a significantly reduced price. The International Office also regularly organizes activities and trips, with the undisputed highlight being the Rocky Mountains trip — an unforgettable adventure at a student-friendly price.
VIU and Canada absolutely amazed me. There was hardly a weekend when I wasn‘t out exploring a new facet of the country. The landscape changes dramatically within just a few kilometers — and each time, I found something new that fascinated me even more than before.
I fully enjoyed my time there and will definitely be returning!
Downloads & further information
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Please find more information as well as forms and guides for your study abroad term at Vancouver Island University in Canada below: