I’m Graduating… Now What?

Culture, Lifestyle, People

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…

The Gift of Thinking Differently

People, Top Stories

In Conversation with BCIT alum, author, and entrepreneur Nigel Bennett. By Cathy Ye & Ian LauIn Partnership with BCIT Alumni Association Nigel Bennett is a BCIT alum, entrepreneur, author, and advocate who turned the challenges of ADHD and dyslexia into a catalyst for impact. As co-founder of Aqua-Guard Spill Response Inc. and founder of GiftADD,…

Where Are They Now? Former BCITSA Execs Then & Now

Campus Life, People, Student Spotlight, Top Stories

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…

How to Survive your Free Time When the Weekend Comes:

Lifestyle, People

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.

Meet BCIT Alumn Christine German

Culture, People

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.

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7 Ways to Make Friends

Campus Life, Culture, Lifestyle, People

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: