Chair of the Transportation School By-Election: Gareth (Gary) Moon
Jonah Van DriesumJonah van Driesum is the senior editor of Link, and co-host of our the MicroLink podcast!
Ideal Identity
Social media is no stranger in our daily routine. The average person spends seven hours online each day, and around two-and-a-half hours of that using social media. You probably checked it prior to reading this and will again after. That’s not said to be critical; our frequent use of social media is understandable. After all,…
Zoom Fatigue
“The distractions of not being in the classroom have caused the primary thing, a person’s education, to become almost a background topic.” In March 2020, Zoom Video Communications’ stock was around $100USD. As of September 10, 2021, this number stands at $301.50USD. It is not a shock to see the exponential rise of Zoom, especially…
Open Education
BCIT Open Education Grants BCIT offers Open Education Grants to further encourage open education initiatives at BCIT. Open Education is defined by BC Campus as the “teaching, learning, and research resources that, through permissions granted by their creator, allow others to use, distribute, keep, or make changes to them.” Personally, I think of open education…
Link’s Guide to the 2021 Federal Election
Elections can be difficult things. Party platforms (the documents that outline the stance of a political party) are dense and full of political jargon, making it difficult for the average person to decipher. As Canada is preparing for a federal election, it’s important to understand who you’re voting for. We reviewed the platforms of the…
Adapting for the Future: An Alumni Spotlight Featuring Tyler Pronyk
Jonah Van DriesumJonah van Driesum is the senior editor of Link, and co-host of our the MicroLink podcast!
Bringing Light to Amenities for BCIT Students
BCIT has affordable supports for every day life Have you tried all student resources offered at BCIT? I bet you will find at least one resource which you were not aware of. Each year, thousands of dollars are spent on amenities to ensure a better campus experience for BCIT students. Make sure you don’t let…
Not Quite Normal
Cali McTavishCali is a 2nd year journalism student looking to explore issues of climate change and social justice.
A Close Look at Online Classes
In the last year and a half, many students (including myself) were uncertain about in-person classes transitioning online. I attended six courses at BCIT during this period: one in-person course and five online courses. Three of these online courses were scheduled live lectures with the remaining two online but studying at your own pace. Having…
Get Involved at BCIT
Clubs and BCIT Going back to school this year is going to look different and for some of us, this will be the first time we see our school in action. We may find ourselves feeling the need make up for lost time in our post-secondary years, which means getting involved! BCIT is known for…
Silver Pen Award Winners 2021: Nelson Ellis and Katie Dalziel
Jonah Van DriesumJonah van Driesum is the senior editor of Link, and co-host of our the MicroLink podcast!
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: SHELDON LYNN
BCIT Computer Systems Technology graduate, Sheldon Lynn, has always had a creative side. When the pandemic kept people in their homes, he saw it as an opportunity to work on one of his creative passions. Little did he know that passion would land him on the Great Canadian Baking Show, where he appeared in six…