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My semester abroad in Norway

By Sarah Osborne
What it’s like to learn and explore across the Norwegian landscape
Culinary arts students hold different seafood items

Research help, special deals and money management 💰

VIU Student Pulse News: November 23, 2022
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Need help with your housing situation?

By Michael Witcomb
Five ways VIU’s Off-Campus Housing department can help you
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How to showcase skills and experience effectively on a resumé

Joe’s employment story
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Tips for managing procrastination

By Natasha Labenek
How to avoid leaving things to the last minute
Sheets of paper with writing on them

Preserving the sacrifices of armed forces members for future generations

Two innovative ways people are using letters from the Canadian Letters and Images Project
Student studies at a desk in the library with a view of the City of Nanaimo in the background

Time management, Mariners at nationals and study resources 📚

VIU Student Pulse News: November 9, 2022
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Time Management 101

By Samantha Allan
Learning to use your time more effectively can make all the difference in university
A view of VIU's Nanaimo campus library from the exterior with a snowed-in quad

Preparing for West Coast weather scenarios

By Samantha Allan
Extreme weather preparedness for on campus and in the community