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VIUSU Hosts Spring Semester Consent Week
From February 13-17, VIUSU will be hosting their second ever Consent Week, a series of events centered around the theme of consent. With a focus on promoting healthy relationships, self-defense, and sexual education, the week promises to be both educational and entertaining.
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Students applaud the federal government in their elimination of interest on student loans.
Current and former students celebrated the Federal government’s announcement on Thursday, November 3 to permanently eliminate interest on student loans effective immediately. Generations of students have fought for meaningful relief from the increasing cost of accessing a post-secondary education and applaud the federal government in their announcement today.
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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.