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Building Bridges: VIUSU Meets with VIU’s International Department
At VIUSU’s meeting with VP Students Carolyn Russell and Director of VIU International Cynthia Murphy, on November 14, your student representatives raised critical concerns affecting international students. This productive discussion led to immediate actions and identified opportunities for further collaboration.
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VIU’s Christmas Gift to International Students - A surprise tuition fee increase
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The Fight for Fairness - Ending the Unfair Share of International Student Tuition Fees
There is no way I would be able to pay close to 10k every four months for my education while living, studying and only being able to work 20 hours a week.
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Advocating for Fairness: VIUSU Calls for Action on Unpredictable International Student Tuition Fees and the Risk to VIU’s Budget
The issue of international student fees is not just a financial concern—it’s an issue of fairness and stability for students who contribute so much to the academic and economic landscape of British Columbia.