Vancouver Island University - VIU (reviews)

Vancouver Island University has been the home base to my education for the last four years, and I am so grateful for it. There are consistently community events and I always feel a part of something when I am on campus. The faculty are always lovely and supportive.
Just get ready to stretch your legs! There are a lot of stairs and the campus is built on a hill. My calves are real strong after four years of this! Wheelchair access to buildings can be lacking and navigating campus purely by ramp is confusing.

3.8 rating? Out of 10 maybe. 90% of all students that seek advocacy are nursing students. 7 of 28 students from the LON Program graduated and not many more are expected to this year. It’s not because the students are not 100% dedicated or intelligent enough, the prerequisites alone to apply for the program are steep enough. It’s the demands above the required curriculum that are out on the students and the complete lack of support, encouragement, or just plain decent humanity towards another that causes students who would be great nurses to fail or leave the program. Not all the instruction is horrible, but there is zero accountability for staff to follow or meet protocol, they do what they want, but the students are at their mercy to pass and so, so many have left completely exhausted, discouraged, and broken. It’s completely unnecessary for this to happen. With such a shortage of Healthcare Providers, you’d think they would be doing everything they could to provide a solid, supported environment for learning.

One of the standout features of Vancouver Island University is the Writing Centre located in the library. The Writing Centre is a valuable resource for students looking to improve their writing skills or seeking assistance with assignments. The staff at the Writing Centre are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, providing constructive feedback and guidance to help students succeed in their academic endeavors.

I have personally utilized the services of the Writing Centre and was impressed with the level of support and expertise offered. The staff took the time to review my work, provide suggestions for improvement, and offer valuable tips on how to enhance my writing style. Their dedication to helping students achieve their fullest potential is truly commendable.

VIU is a public university and its located in the island. It offers range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various field of study. VIU is know for its small class sizes and supportive learning environment. It also has a diverse range of student population and provides opportunities for international student. VIU has partnerships and exchange programs with other institutions world wide. The only thing to be dislike about VIU is that its located on the Island and some people/students prefer to be in a more central location. I will 100% recommend Vancouver Island University.