1. Plan Your Budget First things first: think about what you’re able to spend! Plan out costs for your hotel, food, and transportation, as well as spending money for souvenirs, events, or places you’re going to see. If you have a lot of savings and want to travel somewhere like Europe or Asia, then take…
BCIT celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, and it has made remarkable contributions to professional training thanks in part to connections with industry organizations. Over 120 trades training and apprenticeship programs are available across five campuses, with a 98% employment rate for apprenticeship graduates. Recognized as a national leader in trades programming for women, BCIT…
From its ancient origins in Greece to the modern spectacle that captivates partaking countries every four years, the Olympic Games have transcended time and culture. While the games are considered a tradition, changes are made regularly, from the countries competing to the actual sports and their rules. As we prepare to watch the 2024 Summer…
Lighthouse Park After an hour-long bus ride from downtown Vancouver on the 250 bus, you’ll find this tucked-away gem in West Vancouver. You can choose from a variety of trails that wind you through the fresh greenery of the forest. At the end of the main path, you’ll find military cabins from WWII. If you…
Gaming has evolved into more than just a source of entertainment; it’s become a versatile platform spanning consoles, PCs, and board games. For Andrea Obnamia, a mechanical engineering student, gaming serves as both a refuge and an avenue for learning. For Andrea, who primarily engages in PC gaming with occasional forays into board games, the…
“People keep saying, ‘the animation genre.’ It’s not a genre! A Western is a genre. Animation is an art form, and it can do any genre. You know, it can do a detective film, a cowboy film, a horror film, an R-rated film, or a kids’ fairy tale. But it doesn’t do one thing.” Brad…
The idea of the wealthy superhero, such as Bruce Wayne (Batman), Tony Stark (Iron Man), and Oliver Queen (Green Arrow), is a common stereotype in the world of comic books and superhero films. Even if their skills and technology make them powerful opponents of evil, their financial situation represents a difficult moral dilemma regarding the…
My name is Marie, and art has been my hobby since elementary school when I begged my parents for art classes. Having art as a lifelong avocation has led me to want an art-related career. After lots of research and consideration, I decided to pursue a career in Interior Design at BCIT. I like to…
Congratulations to the winners of 2024 QDS Hacks: Ian Chan, Caroline Su, Jonathan Liu, and Jaden Cheah. The judges were impressed with this team’s project “PAWsitive,” which featured a complex tech stack and production ready design. Their dynamic presentation demonstrated effective collaboration between Computing and Business students, highlighting each member’s individual strengths and leading to…
If you’re reading this, it’s very likely that you decided to start your fitness journey—or maybe you’re coming back after some time off—and you want to start working towards that dream body or running a marathon. It can be intimidating to get started, especially if it is your first time in the gym. You are…
As soon as the sun makes its debut in the spring, the grey, rainy, and often dreary veil is lifted off of Vancouver. Gone are the days of being cooped up indoors! Getting outside has never been easier, and the best part is that an umbrella is rarely ever necessary. Come April, the cherry blossoms…
How does that joke go again… why did the brick cross the road? During a beautiful April Fool’s Day on Granville Island, pedestrians were seen carrying objects that bore a striking resemblance to bricks as they navigated through the famously busy intersection of Anderson Street and Island Park Walk. The bricks were actually props distributed by…