PrintableMarch 2010 International Student Newsletter
In this Issue
- Learn what you love - there's still time to apply
- What do the Vancouver Olympics, zombies and food have in common?
- Do you Twitter? Flickr?
- VIU business students invited to participate in international competition
- Olympic fever
- International students pick up cooking tips while brushing up on English
- VIU camera, Facebook & YouTube channel
- Working in Canada
- Housing Options
- Contact Us
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topLearn what you love - there's still time to apply
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is still accepting applications for the September 2010 start. University applications for admission can be downloaded (pdf) or completed online. Applicants interested in VIU's dual degree MBA/MScIB program can apply for the January 2011 start.
Did you know that VIU has a high school on campus called Malaspina High School (MHS)? Visit the MHS website to learn about the popular summer camp program for students 13-18 years old.
Here are some of the many program options to consider:
- Tourism, Sport, Recreation and Hospitality programs
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences including Criminology, Economics, Psychology, History, Geography, Global Studies, Media Studies and much more.
- Business Administration including International Business, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Marketing and other popular programs
- Sciences including Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Human Kinetics, Engineering and other in-demand specializations
Not what you're looking for? Have a look at the complete program list.
What do the Vancouver Olympics, zombies and food have in common?
Not very much except that they're all topics mentioned in a blog by VIU student, Nabil Boschman. Visit his page to follow his journey at VIU.
Do you Twitter? Flickr?
Twitter is a rich source of instantly updated information and now you can follow VIU on Twitter. VIU's Flickr page gives you instant access to nearly 2,000 photos of everything from, convocation to everyday campus life.
VIU business students invited to participate in international competition
Students from VIU's business program were one of 20 teams selected to participate in the international John Molson Undergraduate Case Competition.
This prestigious event invites twenty universities from renowned international business schools to participate in an intensive week-long challenge. Using the knowledge and experience they have acquired from their respective undergraduate curriculums, teams of four students will analyze and evaluate business cases. Once preparation is complete, the participants will present their strategic solutions and a detailed plan of action to a panel of corporate executives – all of whom will use their distinctive background and experience to judge the participants’ presentations. Full story
Olympic fever
Vancouver Island University History professor Tim Lewis (pictured above) is clearly delighted with the challenge of picking Canada’s finest hockey moment. Lewis developed and teaches two hockey history courses at VIU--Hockey and the Canadian Identity to 1952: The Development of a National Obsession, and Hockey and the Canadian Identity since 1952: Canada’s Game in the Cold War and Beyond. Read Professor Tim Lewis's breakdown of the historical event
Vancouver Island University music instructor Dr. Alex Tsisserev (pictured above) played a key role in shaping the experience of athletes, dignitaries, members of the media and others who attend the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
The music industry veteran had the task of programming original and distinctive playlists for use at six venues in Whistler and Vancouver during the 2010 Winter Olympics. Full story
Olympian Meaghan Simister (pictured above) visited Vancouver Island University Wednesday, March 17, to present awards to competitors on campus who were inspired by the Calgary luger as they took part in their own race.
The 24-year-old niece of VIU Criminology chair Joanne Simister sent a motivational message to members of eight teams in the Campus Recreation “Biggest Luger” competition. Full story
International students pick up cooking tips while brushing up on English
A week after a group of international students at Vancouver Island University learned the word “snack” in Madelaine Hill’s Communications 1 course, they were finding out how to make Rice Krispie squares. “Measurements are part of the benchmarks for language training so we thought it would be fun to come and cook something,” Hill said. Full story
VIU camera, Facebook & YouTube channel
To view images of VIU taken from various cameras on campus, visit the VIUcam page. Camera images are updated approximately every minute to give you virtually live feedback on weather, parking and other interesting activities & events on campus.
Check out VIU's YouTube channel to watch the over 20 videos that are currently posted.
Another way to stay informed is to join the Vancouver Island University (VIU) fan page on Facebook. The page is a great way to meet past, present and future VIU students, get the latest news and browse the campus life photos posted by other fans. Join VIU on Facebook today. If you are having any trouble with the page, email marco.qaqish@viu.ca
topWorking in Canada
As of recently , international students are able to obtain an open work permit under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program, with no restrictions on the type of employment and no requirement for a job offer. In addition, the duration of the work permit has been extended to three years across the country. Previously, the program only allowed international students to work for one or two years, depending on location. Read more
topHousing Options
VIU's student residences offer comfortable, convenient and cost-effective on-campus housing for students from all over the world.
Our residences are situated in a village-like environment near the heart of Malaspina's Nanaimo campus, close to classrooms, cafeterias and recreational facilities.
We believe that residence living is more than just a place to stay. Our goal is to enhance student's personal and academic growth through the development of a living and learning community. Space is limited so apply early to avoid disappointment.
Learn more about the various accommodation options available at VIU:
- Live in our modern on-campus residences
- Live with a Canadian family in homestay/peerstay
- Live off campus
topContact Us
Vancouver Island University
International Education
900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo BC V9R 5S5
Canada
Email marco.qaqish@viu.ca
Tel 1.250.740.6316
Fax 1.250.740.6471
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