We love students! Every year, international students from around the world stay at the Painted Turtle Guesthouse while studying at Vancouver Island University... Here are the frosh week activities and other information of interest to new VIU students! This following information is courtesy of VIU News: VIU Campus Rec Orientation - Presented by VIU Campus Rec VIU Campus Rec hosts three days of activities on the upper campus, lots of activities, prizes, and of course FOOD! Come out and see what VIU Campus Rec is offering this year. Location: Upper Campus Date: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 to Thursday, September 10, 2009 Time: 11:30 am Cost: FREE! Contact: Viu Campus Rec Staff Number: 250 740 6418 Ext.2 Email: gym@viu.ca Web: http://www.viu.ca/campusrec VIUSU Frosh 09 - Presented by Vancouver Island University Students' Union Look for the VIU info tables to pick up your free Student Day Planner, get help in finding your classes, apply for your ISIC (International Student Identity Card), and if you are really nice, maybe even get a free popsicle! Come by, ask questions, listen to music, hang out, and chat! Location: VIU campus Date: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 to Tuesday, September 15, 2009 Cost: Free Contact: Stephanie Green Number: (250) 754-8866 Email: green@viusu.ca Student Free-Store - Presented by VIU Welcome Centre, VIUSU, Western Student Housing & Solutions: A Sustainability Network Just moved in? Forgot tongs? Need some plates? Maybe a couch? How about a shirt or shorts? Pick up those missing items for FREE! On September 10th, 2009, the Welcome Centre, outside the main cafeteria in Bldg. 300, is hosting a Student Free-Store, where students who have just moved into residence, or the area, can come get household items that they may have forgotten for free - yes, FREE! Location: Welcome Centre, Bldg. 300 Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009 Time: 9 am Cost: FREE! Contact: VIU Welcome Centre Number: 250-753-3245, option 5 Email: info@viu.ca For new and future students looking for home-style affordable student accommodation that is centrally located, safe and fun, check out what the Painted Turtle Guesthouse has to offer by clicking here