This week has officially marked the transition from vacation mode to regular life mode. Things are starting to feel like home here in Helsinki. I’m settling into routines, finding favourite places around the city, and all of the things that come with developing a new home. This doesn’t mean the place has already lost its…
Moi BCIT. Today marks our 16th day in Helsinki. This past week we officially started classes at the Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. We are taking five full-time courses: Investment and Portfolio Management, European Business Area, Branding, Small and Medium Enterprise Management, and Finnish. We will also be taking an intensive week-long ethics course, but…
With the Fall 2015 term wrapping up, students at BCIT have even less time and energy than usual, so many of us couldn’t be bothered with appearance. For this reason, I have compiled a few cozy (and cute) outfits to live in for the next few weeks. The first thing I look for in comfort…
I feel good when I look good. Even for studying, I try to put together an outfit that is appropriate and comfortable, but still allows me to show off my personal style. There are elements that you can take from your everyday wardrobe and tone down in order to rock a cute study outfit. For…
With so many ways to accessorize an outfit, I found one of the most surprising trends of this fall to be the floppy hat. That being said, it turns out to be the perfect accent for any outfit. Whether made of felt or wool, floppy hats are comfortable and easy to wear. Neutral colours like…
“Mugs?” The single-word question that my friends and I ask each other on days when we need to get away from school life. For many full-time students at BCIT, Professor Mugs is the place to take a brief pause from the projects and stress of our studies. It’s a place to socialize, shoot some pool,…
Let’s give a warm welcome to November! You know what that means! Christmas is just right around the corner! But do you know what else is right around the corner? Remembrance Day! This year, Remembrance Day lands on Wednesday, November 11th. This is the day that we all remember those who sacrificed their lives to…
If you’re like me, you’ve totally left your Halloween costume to the last minute because of your ridiculously busy BCIT schedule! Midterms are kinda done and you need to relax before hitting the books, but you are in need of a quick and cheap costume. That’s why I thought it would be a good…
Tim Hortons – the only place on campus to feel truly Canadian. I cannot even count the number of times I make ‘Timmy runs’ each week. Like many other students who drag their feet about every morning, having that cup of joe in my hand and, perhaps, a quick bite is all I need to kick-start…
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…
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.…
Welcome to the 3rd week of this school year! The first two weeks of school may have been a bit overwhelming for every one, for both new and existing students. We’re all still testing the water on how this school year will play out; from the amount of schoolwork and study time we need…