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Student Stories

Shannah holding a fish

Cooking up success

From Classroom to Career: Shannah Pogline
Brian Yin holds a microphone near a podium.

Life is more fun with purpose

From classroom to career: Brian Yin
Lucas Gamp in a raft on a river with clients waving at the camera

Having a whale of a time as a raft guide

By Eric Zimmer
Lucas Gamp shares his story
Amanda Rozenboom sitting at her work desk and smiling at the camera

Achieving work-life balance with VIU's Office Administration program

By Eric Zimmer
Amanda Rozenboom shares her story
Harleen Kalra standing outside on a sunny day and smiling at the camera.

Integrating AI into classrooms

By Eric Zimmer
Graduate student Harleen Kalra shares her research
Chiara Sedola standing in front of a bookshelf and smiling at the camera

Liberal Studies student takes research to international conference

By Eric Zimmer
Chiara Sedola presented her work in Washington, DC.
Mostafa Mohensi with his arms crossed and looking at the camera

How can English as a Second Language training help you meet your career goals?

By Eric Zimmer
Mostafa Mohseni and Violeta Bermudez share their stories
Philip Lawton leaning on railing and looking at the camera

Finding his career path with VIU’s ABE program

By Eric Zimmer
Philip Lawton’s goal is to become a dental hygienist
Split photo of Logan on the right and Esther on the left

Taking their skills to the national stage

By Eric Zimmer
VIU students Logan Cursley and Esther Popma will compete in Quebec City