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…
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…
Written by Erica OgodoPhotography by Quan Nguyen & Shiny Kuo BCIT’s fourth Winter Fest, held November 19–20 in the Great Hall, transformed the space into a colourful, intimate winter marketplace filled with local goods, food vendors, student activities, and a welcome of community during the final stretch of the semester. Across both days, the Great…
Habitat Pub’s Frosh Night Was the Perfect Welcome—Here’s Why! Words & Photography: Cathy Ye The cheers were loud, the music was lively, and the Switch 2 was won The sound of beer glasses clinking, lively music, and buzzing conversations filled the Habitat Pub as new and returning students attended Frosh Night 2025 to celebrate the…
Behind The Scenes The role of student executives can become complicated, so let’s demystify their role in enhancing student life at BCIT. In its most basic sense, the Executives are the conduit through which the voice of the students are channeled. When they speak, it is the voice of the students they represent that comes…
It is easy to get caught up in the stress of assignments and exams while in school. While academics are important, they only represent one aspect of building a career. Looking back on my previous years in university, one of my regrets is not fully taking advantage of the opportunities given to us as students.…
Becoming a part of student leadership at BCIT is undeniably a significant enhancement for your resume, highlighting your initiative and leadership skills. Beyond this, it offers a myriad of other invaluable benefits. Engaging in student leadership roles allows you to develop essential skills such as effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, which are crucial in both…
If you’re curious about how taking on a student executive role can benefit you after your tenure at BCIT, we have seasoned executives eager to share their experiences. Acting as a student executive hones your leadership abilities and provides a platform to cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills—all vital in the professional arena! Numerous…
Have you ever gotten the idea for a cool project, but with no idea where to start? A blueprint to implement, but no resources to do so? Or maybe a cool desk toy from the internet that’s caught your eye that you want to recreate? Well, look no further than BCIT’s MediaWorks to assist your…
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…