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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 are pushing the envelope in their own ways. There’s something for everyone on this list, from day-in-the-life videos and inspiring success stories to relatable content from people who know your school inside and out.
Instead of settling for the same old content being pushed your way, we went looking for creators worth adding to your feed. We looked at who was making noise online in one way or another. We connected with people through their program pages or by searching for creators who have made content about BCIT. After all, it feels good to know that other people have been through what you’re going through now. If you want to fix your algorithm, here are some people worth following.
Nicole Panton
108K Followers
Nicole offers a glimpse into life in the trades, with a particular focus on women in the industry. She documents her journey as an electrician and highlights her experiences in the industry. Nicole attended the Harmonized Electrical Apprentice program and earned her Red Seal. She graduated from BCIT in 2025.
When the pandemic hit the film industry and Nicole found herself out of work, her roommate was an electrician studying for their Field Safety Representative certification. With some unexpected time on her hands, Nicole started studying alongside her roommate and helping with the coursework. She surprised herself by earning 100 per cent on each assignment. With that confidence boost, she enrolled at BCIT, where she became one of the top students in her class.
Matias the Welder
65K Followers
Matias calls himself the “best best welder,” and his followers seem happy to play along.
He usually kicks things off with a joke that may or may not be workplace-appropriate. His videos offer a glimpse into everyday life as a welder, from welding techniques and personal projects to the kind of shop humour that probably shouldn’t make it into the safety manual.
And beneath the jokes, the credentials are real: Matias completed BCIT’s Welding Foundations program in 2020, earned his B Level certification in 2023, and became Red Seal certified in 2024.
Parisa Saqib
55K Followers
Parisa Saqib is a cybersecurity analyst who shares tech tips and insights from her experience in the industry. Her posts are informative and accessible, helping people at all levels improve their cybersecurity knowledge. She graduated from BCIT’s Industrial Network Cybersecurity program in 2024, then earned her Bachelor of Technology in April 2026.
When she first began her studies, Parisa noticed a lack of information online about the topics she was learning. Combined with her lifelong passion for sharing knowledge, that gap inspired her to start creating content of her own.
Nicole Espiritu
2,915 Followers
Nicole is a character artist and front-end web developer whose digital art spans both 2D and 3D character design. She also posts fashion and other creative content. She graduated from BCIT’s 3D Modeling, Art and Animation program this year.
Nicole’s love for fashion and aesthetics shines through her art. Her characters have a unique, playful style.
She also designed Lil-guy, an original mascot created to represent Digital Arts, Media & Design at BCIT.
Steph J. Nicholls
413 Followers
Steph is a junior interior designer who shares insights into her career. She also documents her journey through school and into the interior design industry. She graduated from BCIT’s Interior Design diploma program with a commercial focus in December 2024.
She started posting online to romanticise her life during her studies and stay motivated through the intensity of BCIT. Steph also shares her love of photography with her followers. Her eye for design, aesthetics, and photography comes through in the way she captures the beauty and character of a space.
Elodie Brewer
355 Followers
Elodie is an assistant professor in BCIT’s Graphic Communications department. She’s also a graduate of the program, having completed it in 2022.
When Elodie isn’t teaching or creating posts for the Graphic Communications page, she shares the ins and outs of life as a graphic designer. She offers behind-the-scenes looks at her creative process and the finished work.
