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Niccolai Zicong
I used to build cities with LEGO. It wasn’t until two years ago that I became familiar with the profession of planning: the role that shapes the space we live in. The Master of Community Planning program at VIU is a student focused program. We learn planning theory and immediately put that knowledge into practice within the community. I have never enjoyed school this much.
– Niccolai Zicong, China, Class of 2019, Master of Community Planning
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