mixkit-view-from-an-apartment-window Here’s something I never thought I’d say: “I miss BCIT.” I miss waking up at 6:30 for an hour and a half commute. I miss standing in line to pay for my morning coffee and donut (a routine that caused me to gain ten pounds), I miss cramming last minute in the library. Most…
Odds are, you’re a student at BCIT with a workload that requires a huge time commitment. It can often feel like you need to spend every minute to focus on your program while excluding time for social outings and helping out your community. Since the onset of COVID-19, blood donations have been considerably reduced…
(How to hold onto your social life as a BCIT student)
Orientation for first-year students is always a whirlwind of information. My BCIT orientation experience last year was a busy, bustling day with an overload of student energy. Hundreds of students in the School of Business were welcomed to the program in the Telus Theatre. My nerves had me sitting at the edge of my seat…
Dear international student, Congrats on making it into BCIT! Consider yourself lucky; there is no place quite like it. I say that with the most heartfelt understanding and fondness of how BCIT grows on you. It’s not an exaggeration to say that the BCIT path is not for the faint-hearted. Your experience here will…
By Lauren Edwards A workout app created by Chris Hemsworth and his trainer? Yes please! The man got ripped to play Thor, and I’m sure we’re all curious how he got there. For those suffering from a weight gain during lockdown—or the “COVID-15”— this fitness app could be one to incorporate into your new…
After going through our old posts, we realized that we have published dozens of comics! There are some real gems by BCIT students, so we wanted to share them again. Here is a list of all our comics (at least, the ones published digitally; there are probably even more).
In March, the number of post-secondary working students (aged 15-29) dropped by 28% from February, due to COVID-19. The federal government announced emergency responses to help the post-secondary community during the pandemic, namely the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB). CESB provides $1,250 per month for eligible students from May to August and $1,750 for students…
Update as of 3:55 pm PST, March 13, 2020 President of BCIT, Kathy Kinloch, gave a recent update to students and faculty on the actions BCIT is taking in response to the COVID-19 virus. She noted cleaning has been increased and a plan is in place, should the situation escalate to cancelling in-person classes. At…
Entrepreneur Sean Aiken kicked off the event by speaking about how he inspires others through The One Week Job Project. Over ten years ago, Aiken graduated from university and embarked on a journey to find his passion—working 52 jobs in 52 weeks and raising over $20,000 for charity. He did everything from working as an…
Students fill out evaluations for every course, but is this the best way for them to voice their feedback? Link investigates how much weight instructor reviews have on improving BCIT programs, and if there are ways to enhance how students evaluate their education. words Ali Pitargue & Lauren Edwards Near the tail-end of every semester, the…
People gotta eat. At BCIT everyday, food-based articles are thrown in the trash. Coffee cups, water bottles, plastic utensils, napkins, and take-out containers are all part of the eating experience. BCIT has a goal to reduce landfill waste by 20 percent. Their food services—operated by the Student Association and Chartwells—are committed to making eating practices…