How to Stop Worrying and Just Play D&D That sentiment echoed throughout my teenage years. As a classic tabletop role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons (commonly referred to as D&D) always seemed like the pinnacle of nerdy exploits and all things fun, a perfect amalgamation of board games, acting, and epic fantasy. But that sentiment stayed just…
Beneath the cold waters of the BC coast, life has been sustained on the glass sponge and coral reefs for thousands of years. Known only to exist in the Georgia Strait, the Hecate Strait, Howe Sound, Chatham Sound, and Alaska, these organisms play significant roles in ecosystems. They provide protection for marine life, regulate carbon…
Ocean pollution became a hot topic within the last decade, but it’s not the Funko Pop–selling kind. The severity of this concern is addressed by climate analysts and activists alike, yet with buzzwords and misinformation crowding up search engines; it is difficult to know the true health of the oceans and the factors that may…
Nationwide recessions occur from time to time. These simply refer to periods when there is a considerable drop in the economic health of a country, potentially lasting from a couple of months to several years. Lately, there’s been an ongoing media discussion about a recession speculated to unfold in Canada this year, as predicted by…
In mid-September 2022, I flew to Canada from my home city, Mumbai—the “city of dreams.” I’d come to pursue the Certificate in Communications Design program, offered by BCIT in partnership with Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Moving here to study was not entirely easy for me, especially since my parents were always (and…
As the school year comes to an end, students everywhere are excited to take a break from classes and enjoy some much-needed relaxation. Summer is definitely a season that many of us look forward to every year, and it can be so much more than just a time to rest or hang out with friends.…
Summer is fast approaching these days and that means one thing: festival season is coming! You’ve been studying hard—and as the end draws near, you might be wondering what to do with your free time this May and onwards. But wonder no more because we’ve found four great festivals happening in BC this summer that…
With summer just around the corner, there is no better way to get some vitamin D than walking around Vancouver on a beautiful sunny day. You’ll also get to learn a bit about design while exploring the hidden architectural gems that our beautiful city has to offer. All these locations are great spots to go…
What comes to mind when you think of summer? Going to the beach? Sleeping in? Travelling to places far from home? Or maybe it’s all the above, with the relief that you won’t have to worry about deadlines and exams. But for Joshua Luu, travelling was perhaps the thought he resonated the most with last…
If you’re graduating, congratulations! You’ve made it through. The gruelling years of “accelerated learning” are finally coming to an end, and that’s no small achievement. Or maybe you’ve just started your studies and are curious to peek at what’s possible in this place. Whether or not you’re about to transition into post-BCIT life, I hope…
You will probably be devoting a significant portion of your life to your career. So, chances are that you hope to do what you love. However, discovering the right path toward your dream career isn’t always easy—there are many challenging choices to make along the way, each with many possibilities: Do I accept this job…