Student housemates in Chemainus 13, BC

Samara Bouchier

18 years · Female · super store garden center employee!

Hey! my name is samara i’m 18 and i am urgently looking for a place in nanaimo! I am very quiet but have a huge personality and love to help people. I am an aspiring mechanic currently taking courses at a local university, I am currently coming out of being a kid in care so my budget isn’t the highe...

Soleil

26 years · Female · Post bacc student

Hi, I’m moving to Nanaimo in September to get my post bacc teaching degree at VIU. Looking for a long term rental. I’m quiet and respectful and looking to room with like minded people. Some things about me: I’m a vegetarian, I love being creative and also being outdoors including hiking and paddle b...

Briannah

31 years · Female · Retail

I’m a respectful, clean, and easygoing tenant who values a calm, well-kept living environment. I naturally take care of shared spaces and am mindful of noise, routines, and the overall energy of the home. I’m currently in a Nutrition Counselling program and work part-time, so my schedule is fairl...

Megan

21 years · Female · Student at VIU

My name is Megan, I am 21 years old and I am from Canada, currently living in France. I am a Digital Media student at VIU, starting in September 2026, and I am looking to move in at the end of August. I am a clean and organized person who keeps shared spaces tidy and always does my chores. I woul...

Nur Seda

22 years · Female · Student

My name is NurSeda Palmanak, I am 22 years old and I come from Germany. I am currently studying Business and Organizational Sociology. I love baking, traveling, and reading. I am also a very clean and organized person.

Luise

22 years · Female · social work student

We are 3 girls from Germany and are very outgoing und funny people. We are up for every adventure like dancing, hiking oder just playing cards. For us its important to have your own personal space but also people to hang out with.

Viktoria

20 years · Female · Dual Student Financial Advisory

Heyy, I’m an exchange student from Hamburg, Germany, and I’ll be spending my semester abroad at VIU from September to December. I’m super tidy and clean. Honestly, keeping things organized just makes my life easier, so living with me is pretty chill. I love being spontaneous and doing fun, random t...

Olly

18 years · Male · Student

I play baseball with the VIU Mariners and will be back next year

Subin Yun

19 years · Female · Student

Moving out, full time student, love baking and cookie, crochet outdoors friends!

Emily

18 years · Female · Student

I am a first year university student looking for housing accommodations for the summer. I have lived in Canada my whole life but only moved to the island recently for school. I love spending time outdoors and getting to know the area around me.

Noa Zander

20 years · Female · Student

Hey! My name is Noa, I’m 20 and looking for a friendly home. I’m an exchange student from Münster studying Business Administration. I was born in Barcelona and spent the last 8 years in Malaysia. I’m a mix of Spanish, French and German. I love traveling, play soccer, enjoy cooking Spanish or Asian f...

Ina

21 years · Female · student

Hi I’m Ina, 21 and from Germany. I am looking for a stay for my semester abroad at VIU. I’m very energetic and outgoing person and am looking for a roomie who can say the same about themselves:)

Chaitanya

31 years · Male · Student

I've got a ton of historical facts that I can probably bore you with or- ask me anything about Star Wars or Warhammer 40k! Suffice to say, I am a "little" bit of a nerd. Also, a bit of a neat-freak. I've had some horrible roommate experiences in the past and heard a ton of scary stories from frien...

Elizabeth

19 years · Female · Full time student

I am a tidy, quiet, and respectful person who loves to cook. Im pretty easy to get along with and love to make friends!

Jakob

21 years · Male · Student

Hey everyone! I'm an exchange student from Germany heading to Vancouver Island University (VIU) for the Fall 2026 semester. I'm looking for a room to rent from the beginning of August to the end of December. I'm a social guy who loves swimming, cooking (vegan) meals together, and going out with frie...

Florian

22 years · Male · Student

I am a responsible, reliable and open-minded person, and I will be studying at VIU as part of my semester abroad. I place great importance on treating accommodation with respect and keeping it tidy. In my daily life, I am quiet, organised and take care to keep things clean. At the same time, I am lo...

Delia

21 years · Female · student

Hi! I am currently studying psychology in Germany and will be an exchange student at Vancouver Island University starting in September. I plan to come to Canada around mid-August, so I am currently looking for a comfortable and friendly place to stay. I would describe myself as a quiet, reliable,...

Inka

21 years · Female · Student

Hi! I am Inka and I’ m an exchange student from Germany. I will be studying abroad at VIU during the fall semester. I’d love to find a roommate to hang out with and explore Nanaimo/the island together as i plan on seeing as much of it as possible. I also appreciate a peaceful home environment where...

Matthew

19 years · Male · Student

I am a fairly quiet person to live with and like to keep my spaces clean. I like to play games and watch shows, I am social as well but also like to keep to myself. I'm an IT student so I will be up late most nights, not loud at all though.

Ashlyn Billings

21 years · Female · Grocery Store/Full Time Student

Hi! I'm Ashlyn, a full-time student at Vancouver Island University (VIU) in Nanaimo. I'm moving to Nanaimo soon to eliminate my commute from North Cowichan, transferring my grocery store job to a local Nanaimo location (evening shifts), and excited to settle into a stable, relaxed home closer to cam...

Monia

20 years · Female · Student

Hi, I'm Monia! I'm a 20 year old student from Germany and I'm currently looking for an accommodation during my semester abroad at VIU in fall 2026. I would love to find someone to live and chat with during my stay in Canada. I'm very open to exploring the region of Vancouver Island, especially Nanai...

Lia

20 years · Female · Student

Hi my name is Lia and I am a 20 years old student from Germany. I am looking for an accommodation for my semester abroad at the Vancouver Island University. I currently live with 3 other roommates (2 boys, 1 girl) in a little apartment. I like that a lot because there is always someone at home you c...

Sarah

24 years · Female · Childcare Administrator

Hello! My name is Sarah Erickson, I am 24 years old and currently attending VIU to obtain a Bachelor of Science with a major in Geoscience. I am looking for a roommate for May 1, 2026, as my current roommate is leaving the island. I am a very quiet and neat tenant that would prefer someone with t...

Melih

21 years · Male · Student

Hi! My name is Melih, I’m heading into my first year of BA studies at VIU this fall and looking for an 8 month term rental or more. I am friendly, outgoing, cooperative, generous, super clean, and considerate. I like sports, books and coffee. If you are a tidy person like me I'm sure we'll be a g...