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…
Where we’ve gone, and where we’ll go again. Sarah Sarmadi, Wadi Rum, Jordan 2019Lauren Edwards Cinque Terre, Italy 2019Zach Kiedaish, Vancouver Island, 2019Zach Kiedaish, Vancouver Island, 2019Justin Park, Toronto, 2019Brittany Roffel, 2019 Sarah Sarmadi, Iran, 2019Elin Molenaar Golden Ears, 2020Elin Molenaar Golden Ears, 2020Sarah Sarmadi, Iran, 2019Brittany Roffel, 2019
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…
I’d seen avocado pits with toothpicks poked in them in passing but had never had thought much of it. At the end of March this year my boyfriend was about to go back to Australia due to COVID-19. While he was still in Vancouver I half-joking asked him to “do the toothpick thing on this…
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…
Amid a slew of news reports involving violent (and lethal) police incidents in the U.S., many Canadians have pondered why these events seem to happen more down south, compared to here at home. On the other hand, some have suggested that the disparity is not as deep as it appears, and that some over-sensationalized American…
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…
Stephanie BohnStephanie grew up in a small town and has enjoyed adjusting to life in Vancouver. She like to keep an open mind and learn about other people’s lives. When Stephanie is procrastinating from her studying she can be found falling at ice rinks or attempting to ride tandem bicycles at Stanley Park. www.bcitsa.ca
As I sit here finishing up my program at BCIT, I am slowly starting to apply for jobs. Still, I am skeptical if these openings are even still available, due to the rapid changes in organizational structures. Will employers respond to my application, and if not, will more opportunities open up in the summer? I…
Mindfulness To relax the mind and to rejuvenate the body, don’t forget to move! Download some exercise circuits and try to do at least 30 minutes of increased heart rate activity every day. Simply going for a walk around the neighbourhood after a meal can have a positive impact on your ability to focus. …
Over time, fast fashion has led to fabric mountains, and piles of clothing that will never be worn again. These piles are the result of brands like H&M and Zara keeping up with ever-changing styles. Up until now, the fashion industry has been unaccountable for its unsustainable manufacturing methods and materials. In the present day,…
The odds are that if you live in BC and have consumed any news in the last five or more years, you know what a pipeline is. You are also likely aware that they are used to transport crude oil or natural gas to communities across Canada, and parts of the United States. You may…