Written and Photographed by Radman Mohammadi It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience filled with memories and lessons I’ll never forget. Working at Disney is one of those “maybe one day” dreams, and I got the chance to live it. My name is Radman and I’m a Bachelor of Computer Science student at BCIT. Last year, I joined…
Written & Photographed by Cathy Ye As spring arrived in Vancouver, BCIT Student Association brought the first-ever Spring Thing to the Burnaby campus on April 22–23. Over two days, Beedie Plaza transformed into an outdoor carnival space with games, treats, and hands-on activities. Day one Kicked off strong as 600 BAK’D Cookies were snatched up in…
Written by Cathy Ye & Erica Ogodo Photos by Mio Zheng Illustrations by Allyson Reyes The most sought-after toys today are oddly unsettling—and that’s no accident. Labubu and Crybaby, for example, aren’t traditionally cute. Their features are exaggerated, and their expressions, slightly off. Yet, they sell out almost instantly. It’s tempting to call it a Gen Z thing and dismiss it as an online…
By Erica Ogodo with recommendations from Link contributors Who would have imagined that books on leadership could influence lives as much as they do? Our understanding of self-development was most often based on the large, well known titles that seem to be familiar to almost everyone, such as Rich Dad Poor Dad, The 7 Habits…
Written by Erica Ogodo You’ll never hear anyone say, “Be careful. Your career might be defined by one Teams message sent in all caps.” We hear about GPAs and degree standings, but not the proper way to communicate in the workplace. Digital professionalism matters. It’s the equivalent of office body language. Instead of a firm…
By Cathy Ye, with contributions from BCIT students and recent graduatesSpecial Thanks: Ethan Van Dyk, BCITSA Chair, School of Business + Media You’ve submitted all your final assignments, wrapped up your projects, and you’re counting down the days until you walk across the stage. The thought of tossing your cap into the air and celebrating with friends and family is exciting and long-awaited. But alongside anticipation, a sense of uncertainty begins to creep in. For years, your life followed…
In Conversation with BCIT alum, author, and entrepreneur Nigel Bennett. By Cathy Ye & Ian LauIn Partnership with BCIT Alumni Association Nigel Bennett is a BCIT alum, entrepreneur, author, and advocate who turned the challenges of ADHD and dyslexia into a catalyst for impact. As co-founder of Aqua-Guard Spill Response Inc. and founder of GiftADD,…
By Erica Ogodo, Link WriterPhotography Cathy YeSpecial Thanks Nina Lu, BCITSA Chair, School of Energy Most people can recall a time when curiosity began to grip their minds. That curiosity could have been in the form of a nagging question, a simple problem that needed to be solved, or simply the fascination of figuring out…
By Rivini Madawanarachchi Notting Hill, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, When Harry Met Sally—these are all beloved titles well known amongst romantic comedies. But why are the newer additions to this genre not meeting the same mark? Why aren’t people discussing The Idea of You or The Materialists in the same vein?…
By Oleksandra Hodunko The winter holidays aren’t just about exchanging presents or decorating the Christmas tree—they’re also a time to enjoy our favourite TV shows and movies. Each December, we revisit beloved classics that fill us with joy and set the tone for the season ahead. Films like Home Alone or The Grinch are staples,…
Illustrations by Shiny Kuo A Five-Minute Walk That Turned into a Mount Everest Climb By Stephanie Venegas My snow day story takes place in December 2024, when I was commuting from Richmond to the BCIT Burnaby campus. Since the trip typically took an hour and a half, I usually woke up at 5 a.m. to…
Gift-giving can be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be. Don’t stress out about pulling together the perfect present; our Link contributors have recommended some great gift ideas! Discover thoughtful crafts and affordable items to show your friends and family how much they mean to you this winter! Appreciation Jar Recommended…