As October wraps up, assignments are piling up, the days are getting shorter, and that excitement you felt in September might be starting to wear off. Fall and winter can be times to slow down, spend more time indoors and be reflective. According to the Mayo Clinic, reduced sunlight during winter may affect serotonin levels,…
Why a generation that grew up online longs for the ‘simplicity’ that came before them. Fall has a way of pulling things loose. A cold morning. A song you forgot you loved. The sudden urge to pick up an old instrument or cook something you haven’t made in years. There’s a collective ache for simpler…
Sometimes it feels so easy to scroll endlessly without ever finding something meaningful. When school isn’t consuming all your time, you may find yourself searching for something valuable online, something you can relate to. That’s why we’ve taken the time to find creators who are worth following. These creators are BCIT students and alumni who…
Written by Uday Sidhu, BCIT Computer Systems Student Photographed by Quan Nguyen, featuring Irene Cheung What do you think about AI? That was the question I asked my friends and colleagues. There were mixed reactions. Some said it made their lives easier; a couple complained that it was going to take over jobs and cause…
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 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…
By Erica Ogodo with recommendations from Link contributors Who would have imagined that books on leadership could influence lives as much as they do? Our understanding of self-development was most often based on the large, well known titles that seem to be familiar to almost everyone, such as Rich Dad Poor Dad, The 7 Habits…
By Cathy Ye, with contributions from BCIT students and recent graduatesSpecial Thanks: Ethan Van Dyk, BCITSA Chair, School of Business + Media You’ve submitted all your final assignments, wrapped up your projects, and you’re counting down the days until you walk across the stage. The thought of tossing your cap into the air and celebrating with friends and family is exciting and long-awaited. But alongside anticipation, a sense of uncertainty begins to creep in. For years, your life followed…
By Rivini Madawanarachchi Notting Hill, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, When Harry Met Sally—these are all beloved titles well known amongst romantic comedies. But why are the newer additions to this genre not meeting the same mark? Why aren’t people discussing The Idea of You or The Materialists in the same vein?…
By Oleksandra Hodunko The winter holidays aren’t just about exchanging presents or decorating the Christmas tree—they’re also a time to enjoy our favourite TV shows and movies. Each December, we revisit beloved classics that fill us with joy and set the tone for the season ahead. Films like Home Alone or The Grinch are staples,…
By Cathy YeIn partnership with BCIT Alumni Relations Whenever you pick up a new or familiar board game in anticipation of a gathering with family or friends, do you ever wonder how a board game is brought to life? Just like the seemingly scattered game pieces inside each box, every board game comes together through…
By Ian Lau & Erica Ogodo Feeling exhausted or overwhelmed after a grueling day of work and school? Don’t fret; just pick up a pan and get cooking! Imagine this: Your alarm failed to go off, so you rush to your car to make it to school on time. As you’re racing down the road,…