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Wellness Opportunities on Campus

Campus Life, Culture, LifestyleBy Milena Sinyakina October 19, 2023

With exams, projects, and assignments clouding our minds, it’s easy to forget about taking care of ourselves and prioritizing our mental health over grades. This is why the BCITSA hosts wellness events! These are here to help students relieve stress and take a break from their academic responsibilities.

While most of these events are held in Burnaby, it’s worth noting that there are also events at other campuses. I attend two campuses, so I’m going to cover experiences I’ve had at both the Burnaby and Downtown Campuses and give an honest review of each.

The BCITSA Advocacy Department

Campus LifeBy Jussi Grut September 14, 2023

Life on campus can be tough. Things happen that catch you off guard, like an argument with one of your instructors, an academic misconduct notice, or an unexpected grade. Whatever academic challenge you’re facing, the BCIT Student Association (BCITSA) Advocacy Department is here to support you! The BCITSA Advocacy Department provides unbiased guidance and information…

Halfway Across the World: A Summer Abroad with Joshua Luu

Campus LifeBy Christy Chan May 10, 2023

What comes to mind when you think of summer? Going to the beach? Sleeping in? Travelling to places far from home? Or maybe it’s all the above, with the relief that you won’t have to worry about deadlines and exams. But for Joshua Luu, travelling was perhaps the thought he resonated the most with last…

Completing the Gauntlet: Life After BCIT for Three Graduating Students

Campus LifeBy Vrishank Prabhu May 10, 2023

If you’re graduating, congratulations! You’ve made it through. The gruelling years of “accelerated learning” are finally coming to an end, and that’s no small achievement. Or maybe you’ve just started your studies and are curious to peek at what’s possible in this place. Whether or not you’re about to transition into post-BCIT life, I hope…

Sneak Peek into My Experience Writing for Link

Campus LifeBy Sean Park May 8, 2023

photos by: Abby Francis With my studies in the Broadcast and Online Journalism program, I joined as a writer for Link magazine last year. So far, I’ve written for three issues: Winter, Spring, and March special. I had initially discovered the magazine on the stand in the Broadcasting building (SE10), having noticed older issues. That…

Press Release – BCITSA Student Elections

Campus LifeBy Marielle Corona March 24, 2023

We’ve compiled the bios and photos of the 2023/2024 BCITSA Student Elections candidates here for you to review. Voting is open this week, and you can find details on how to vote in your @mybcit email address! Looking for more information about the roles? Check out bcitsa.ca/elections to learn more! Céline LoriotPresidential Candidate I am…

Campaigning at BCIT Next Year With Tips from Sally Poon, Chair of Downtown Campus

Campus LifeBy Christy Chan March 16, 2023

The BCIT Student Association (BCITSA) is led by the Student Council, a passionate team of Councillors and 12 elected Executive Board members, all representing the BCIT student community and dedicated to enriching the experience of studying here. As you’re reading this article, your goal may be to participate in the 2024-25 election, as this year’s…

Getting Involved at BCIT is Great for Your Resume

Campus LifeBy Chase Lamanque March 16, 2023

The working world can be difficult to navigate. My goal for Cut to the Chase is to write articles that make your professional journey a little less intimidating. That means advice, interviews, and so much more! Find my content here in Link magazine—and follow me on LinkedIn. Ready to spice up your resume? Are you…

An Exclusive Glimpse Into Leadership Initiatives at BCIT

Campus LifeBy Chase Lamanque March 16, 2023

✦Interview with Mo Baydoun Executives at the BCIT Student Association (BCITSA) work hard to advocate for the students they represent. Over their leadership term, they are tasked with running initiatives, projects (including events) that contribute to the student community. Past initiatives included hackathons and the 2022 Winter Fest. To find out more about how executives…

Looking Back on Winter Fest with Co-organizer Tanya Fuchs

Campus LifeBy Linh Bui March 16, 2023

With memories of the pandemic being left behind, many executives of the BCIT Student Association (BCITSA) have been working to organize events that help reintroduce excitement into the campus environment, getting students more interested in BCIT life, beyond academics. On November 29, 2022, the BCITSA and the City of Burnaby brought us the Burnaby Community…

Lobbying for Change: An Insider’s Perspective with VP External, Nolan Nordwall

Campus LifeBy Parisa Saqib March 16, 2023

Most high school graduates aim to pursue post-secondary education, but this route is no longer affordable to many due to the rise in tuition: 2.6% higher for domestic students and 8.0% higher for international students compared to last year, according to Statistics Canada. To bypass this, students would apply for loans, meaning they may face…

The Service Funding Referendum: Why it Matters and How to Vote

Campus LifeBy Christy Chan March 16, 2023

The BCIT Student Association (BCITSA) will be holding a Service Funding Referendum in the last week of March, asking the student community to vote on three key proposals aimed at enriching BCITSA services. These proposals are: 1. Increasing access and donations to the Food Pantry Program 2. Ensuring fair wages to reduce the high employee…

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