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…
As a student in the Broadcast and Digital Journalism program, I appreciate any opportunity to exercise my writing and storytelling skills. That’s why I became a Link contributor at the start of my BCIT journey. It was an easy and accessible way to get involved with the school. As I familiarized myself with the magazine,…
Behind The Scenes The role of student executives can become complicated, so let’s demystify their role in enhancing student life at BCIT. In its most basic sense, the Executives are the conduit through which the voice of the students are channeled. When they speak, it is the voice of the students they represent that comes…
It is easy to get caught up in the stress of assignments and exams while in school. While academics are important, they only represent one aspect of building a career. Looking back on my previous years in university, one of my regrets is not fully taking advantage of the opportunities given to us as students.…
If you’re curious about how taking on a student executive role can benefit you after your tenure at BCIT, we have seasoned executives eager to share their experiences. Acting as a student executive hones your leadership abilities and provides a platform to cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills—all vital in the professional arena! Numerous…
It’s Friday. You talk to your classmates while walking toward one of BCIT’s bus stops. You say bye to them and take your bus. Once you’re on it, it hits you: It’s the weekend and you don’t have friends outside school. You’re entering the void. That’s life for many of us, international students, people from other provinces and people who have lost touch with their high school friends — congratulations on that.
Christine German is the head of the Broadcast and Online Journalism program and has been teaching journalism to students here for nearly two decades. She is also a BCIT alumn; German graduated with a journalism diploma in 2000, and has an extensive background in the industry, with a specialty in sports journalism.
Starting college is a thrilling time, but it can also be a bit daunting, especially when it comes to making friends. Whether you’re introverted or tend to be on the shy side, building connections is crucial for a meaningful college experience. So, don’t be afraid to put yourself out there—take the initiative to make friends. To help you establish those connections this fall, here are some great ideas you can try, right on campus:
I used to think that once I got a degree, I’d feel more like an adult. I didn’t. Instead, I reminisce about being a kid more than ever. As a kid, I saw the world as a paint-by-numbers challenge and I’d be armed with crayons, ready to take it on. Despite that, ten-year-old me would…
Jonah Van DriesumJonah van Driesum is the senior editor of Link, and co-host of our the MicroLink podcast!
Jonah Van DriesumJonah van Driesum is the senior editor of Link, and co-host of our the MicroLink podcast!
Jonah Van DriesumJonah van Driesum is the senior editor of Link, and co-host of our the MicroLink podcast!