BCITSA 2020 Student Elections

The idea of helping those around me succeed in achieving their goals has always been deeply ingrained in me. After nearly a year of serving as the BCITSA’s Chair of Business, I felt deeply motivated to run for the President position in an effort to continue serving the BCIT student body and helping students succeed. I believe that both my experience on the Student Association’s Executive Board as well as my in-depth understanding of the BCIT student experience would serve as an asset to both myself and the student body if I were to be elected.

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To empower students, make a difference and see them contributing to society, this sentiment drives me to run for the position of President at BCITSA. I want to be a President of the People, by the People and for the People.

As an international student, I understand what problems students go through, domestic and international alike. How and what can be done to resolve their concerns so that their studies are not hampered. To get them the seamless experience at BCIT as a whole, students need to be heard. I want to be that President who is there for them. You and I can make this possible.

As a Student Life Ambassador, I have actively contributed in various camps that help students. I have firsthand experience in helping students and I want to take this a step further, to be a President for students.

Are you often on-campus, studying after hours, food services & gym are closed? As a part-time student, are you disconnected of available services & resources? Overwhelmed with studies and find no means to distress? BCIT is a great community, and I am passionate to advance your student experience. I am studying International Business Management with engineering background and decade of management experience in Operations. My leadership competences have led me to run for the role of President, Student Association. When elected, I will spearhead:

1. 1. After-hours food trucks and extended gym hours,
   2. Increased communication of available services for part time students, and
   3. Open group workout sessions to enhance your well-being.

In my first year at BCIT, I was part of: BCIT Global Education Ambassador, Set Rep – Two Consecutive terms, Peak Leadership and Intrapreneur Edge.

Your vote will bring the change you are looking for!

Stay well.

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I decided to run for VP Student Experience to improve your access to counsellors, because supporting student metal health is the single goal for my term.

I’m a Health Sciences student who is training to become a medical sonographer, and I’ll begin my career working with patients in a hospital. I believe that no matter our field of study, diversity in leadership is our collective strength. For me, this election isn’t about getting fast-tracked to a management position.

This is about people like my friend, who couldn’t access counselling when he needed it the most, and for every student who has struggled to cope with the pressure of their program. There are a lot of reasons why you may feel stressed right now, and we can support each other by voting to improve access to counsellors.

Let’s stay positive together, because we are connected in so many ways.

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One day, I remember coming to school after a long week of midterms. I thought at that moment that I was the only student going through the mental challenges that BCIT programs have. I opened up to my fellow classmates about my struggles, and to my amazement, I was not the only one. As other classmates started to open up, I learned about the many personal struggles each student was going through, and suddenly, I did not feel so defeated.

I realized at that moment I wanted to change that feeling, and knew we needed more help for the students at BCIT. As your VP of Student Experience, I will strive to make sure that all resources that can aid students through their academic journey is available. It’s at times like these, we all could use a help in hand, and that is what I will achieve to accomplish, period.

“What made you decide to run for the BCIT SA Executive, and why are you best qualified for the position?”

For me, the most important aspect about attending post secondary is the experience I receive as a student. I want to run for VP of Student Experience because I want to ensure that as students at BCIT, we have access to a broad range of opportunities to further our skill-sets and to have the resources available to help us succeed in our future careers. Aside from being an active clubs member, I have also gained many skills in my previous opportunities that has fine tuned my time management, organization, and leadership skills, all of which are important to be able to oversee the activities for a large student body.

If you have any questions or would like to connect with me, please feel to send me an invite on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivian-liiang/ or reach out via email at vivianliiang@gmail.com.

Last year I was faced with one of the most challenging things I have ever gone through – watching a member of my family pass away from cancer. It was an experience that forever changed me, and my perspective on what it means to live a truly meaningful life.  My focus shifted toward helping those around me, because leaving a positive impact on others’ lives is what I believe constitutes a life well lived. Being apart of Student Council will allow me the opportunity to help students succeed at BCIT – students like you.

What makes me the most qualified person for this position? Simple. The fact that I realize that this position isn’t about me, it’s about you. I believe that with my passion and commitment, coupled with your input, there is nothing that can stand in the way of improving the lives of both current and future BCIT students.

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I think I am best qualified as a candidate for the position because I have the most experience for the position. As a councillor and a set rep, I’ve worked a lot with the current Chair of the School of TCE. As a councillor on the Student Spaces Committee, I’ve discussed and approved of improvements to student spaces, and as a set rep, I’ve taken minutes and actively participated during set rep meetings. And while I’ve only worked with the BCITSA this past year, I have several years of executive experience with student societies from a previous institution.

I decided to run because I feel at home being in service to my peers. Charitability and patience are virtues I hold dear. I’ve never refused to gladly help a classmate, and I just felt I shouldn’t stop there.

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As a set rep for the last two years, I saw all the great things that can be achieved for students, and the important role the Chair had in making these a reality, for example, The Pavilion in NE1. I would love to be able to be the voice for my peers and be able to bring through further changes requested for our campus and programs.

I feel I have a good understanding of all the benefits that BCIT has to offer and would love to share what I have learned with you and be a part of creating amazing spaces for future students such as the Student Hub Building.

I would love to be in a position where I can connect with you and be able to guide or provide support in any way I can.

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I decided to run as a chair of BCIT ATC campus so that I can be a better person for my self. Leadership is the most valued considered part of my life and I have learn about it through as a class rep in both highschool and BCIT. Following responsibilites for representing a certain group makes me think twice, third times more before I act, helps me to cooperate with others and eventually make myself a better person. As I have experienced such a valuable seat before, I think I can do better compared to others. Also due to the fact the ATC campus has a lot of international students and I am multi lingual, I am suited to gather different voices together. I am also interested in to be part of the group and make this campus improved for later on students.