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VIU students discover adorable dogs are the perfect way to destress from exams

Apr 12, 2018 | 6:17 PM

NANAIMO — University libraries during exam season are stressful places, filled with students pulling their hair out and second-guessing their life choices. 

But this week there’s been an adorable repreive. 

Two therapy dogs were brought in by librarian Laura Halliday, who’s seen for 20 years the toll exams take on students.

“I thought this is something I could do to help them relax and think more clearly,” she said while students petted and played with her dog Tigger. “It was a natural fit to bring them in to where I work and share them.”

Some students stayed the entire time with the dogs. Others popped in for a quick pet and left with big smiles. 

“They rave about it, they take pictures, they get their friends to come, all they want is more of it. They’d love to have me here every day. I’ve seen them plan to come because the dog is here and visit after or before an exam.”

Halliday will return on April 16, 19, 23 and 25.

 

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