Thanksgiving is here, and typically that means loads of food, family, and naps. But for students, it doesn’t always make sense to go home for Thanksgiving between the cost and the amount of studying you have to do (thanks a lot BCIT). So sometimes you have to create your own makeshift thanksgiving; unfortunately cooking a…
During BCIT’s student council latest meeting at the Burnaby campus on October 5th, the winner of the by-elections was announced to council. Jessica Graham has been elected as the new VP of Finance and Administration with a total of 275 of 500 votes. The process of the by-election was officially ratified during council. “It was a…
As the leaves begin to turn, from deep greens, to 50 shades of yellow and red, the Whitecaps try to hold on to the brilliance that made their summer so memorable. The last two weeks of September didn’t go as planned for the Whitecaps. A 3-0 lost to Seattle on the 19th means that, unfortunately,…
All students must have Trello! Trello is a digital task management system that will change the way to plan out your life. The user sets up a “board”, which is like a dashboard and creates lists on the board. Within those lists, the user can create cards, which act as the “tasks”. Within the cards,…
Monday, October 19th is almost here, and I’m hoping you are all planning to vote this upcoming Federal Election. I mean after all, it is our right to decide who runs our country, and is also something we shouldn’t ever take for granted. Being that we live in Canada, I don’t believe we truly appreciate…
But just because summer officially ended last week doesn’t mean the end of fun Vancouver activities. The weather has gotten colder and the urge to get through homework and studying (ie. cuddle up under a blanket with a hot beverage and Netflix) is pretty strong, but there are still a lot of fun activities around…
Vancouver Fashion Week is here. Check out our picks for designers to watch this season.
Interested in enhancing your student experience at BCIT? The BCITMA is one of the largest student clubs on campus and is dedicated to providing members with the experience and connections they need to succeed – while having a lot of fun doing it. For an introduction to what we do, refer to a previous article here.…
Over the past couple years there has been a rise in devices that make peoples’ lives easier. High-powered tablets replace laptops, kindles replace books, and now smartwatches are replacing analog watches. More and more companies are getting into the smartwatch game. These devices connect with your smartphone and provide an interactive experience. No longer will…
Every girl has felt that struggle when she stepped out into the morning rain in her rain boots, only to be dreaming of flats in the afternoon sun. Fall in Vancouver is notoriously unpredictable with daily temperature fluctuations and appearances made by the sun, clouds, rain, and wind. You need a closet staple that you…
Not every golfer gets the opportunity to go far in their career; only the chosen few that are excelling at the right time will make it. In the case of Adam Hadwin, his dream came true this year as he completed in his first season on the PGA TOUR. The Abbotsford, BC native finished top…
While trying to stay optimistic for those attending BCIT this semester, here is a list of things to do around Vancouver this fall. Now, although studying and meeting with your project groups will take up the majority of your time the next few months, getting some fresh air and socializing are key to keeping sane.…