Written by Leslie Rose, Link Writer & Editor and BCIT Broadcast & Journalism student Interviews from Fariha Khan, Hidayat Patil and Journey Kim Photography by BCIT Business + Media Presented by RGD, DesignThinkers is Canada’s largest annual graphic design conference. This year’s event took place at the Vancouver Playhouse from May 26–27. The theme, “Out…
Curated by Link Editorial 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…
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…
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…
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,…
By Erica Ogodo, Link WriterPhotography Cathy YeSpecial Thanks Nina Lu, BCITSA Chair, School of Energy Most people can recall a time when curiosity began to grip their minds. That curiosity could have been in the form of a nagging question, a simple problem that needed to be solved, or simply the fascination of figuring out…
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.