The BCIT Student Association (BCITSA) is led by the Student Council, a passionate team of Councillors and 12 elected Executive Board members, all representing the BCIT student community and dedicated to enriching the experience of studying here. As you’re reading this article, your goal may be to participate in the 2024-25 election, as this year’s…
The working world can be difficult to navigate. My goal for Cut to the Chase is to write articles that make your professional journey a little less intimidating. That means advice, interviews, and so much more! Find my content here in Link magazine—and follow me on LinkedIn. Ready to spice up your resume? Are you…
In Canada, federal elections typically happen every four years. However, they’re subject to being held ahead of schedule in what we call snap elections. The last federal election is a great example of this: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called it two years early in 2021. It’s smart to be prepared in case we have a…
Note: Please take this commentary with a grain of salt—the narrative is limited due to a lack of relevant evidence. Thought to have arisen from governmental decisions made around 50 years ago, the housing crisisin BC has continued to spiral. You’ve probably heard stories of people, including post-secondary students, living in unconventional ways to get…
✦Interview with Mo Baydoun Executives at the BCIT Student Association (BCITSA) work hard to advocate for the students they represent. Over their leadership term, they are tasked with running initiatives, projects (including events) that contribute to the student community. Past initiatives included hackathons and the 2022 Winter Fest. To find out more about how executives…
With memories of the pandemic being left behind, many executives of the BCIT Student Association (BCITSA) have been working to organize events that help reintroduce excitement into the campus environment, getting students more interested in BCIT life, beyond academics. On November 29, 2022, the BCITSA and the City of Burnaby brought us the Burnaby Community…
Most high school graduates aim to pursue post-secondary education, but this route is no longer affordable to many due to the rise in tuition: 2.6% higher for domestic students and 8.0% higher for international students compared to last year, according to Statistics Canada. To bypass this, students would apply for loans, meaning they may face…
The BCIT Student Association (BCITSA) will be holding a Service Funding Referendum in the last week of March, asking the student community to vote on three key proposals aimed at enriching BCITSA services. These proposals are: 1. Increasing access and donations to the Food Pantry Program 2. Ensuring fair wages to reduce the high employee…
Theo Robson is currently finishing his second year in the full-time BCIT Airport Operations program at the Aerospace Technology Campus. Having applied to begin his Bachelor’s in psychology at UBC next year, Theo aims to bring into that program his knowledge of the aviation field. Recently, Theo stepped into a new leadership position as part…
During your educational journey here, you may need to juggle very demanding course loads on top of other responsibilities. But you have support: the Student Council at the BCIT Student Association (BCITSA or SA) strives to advocate for you—a dedication that shines through clearly in all the work they do to enhance student life in…
Dear Reader, As the President of the BCIT Student Association (BCITSA), I welcome you to this Link issue, which features student leadership and involvement. Learning to be a leader is a great experience. Last summer, while being trained for the presidential role, I expanded my skills in leadership, teamwork, and problem solving. These have stayed…