Keeping Busy in Vancouver

It can sometimes be difficult to appreciate all the wonderful things Vancouver has to offer when you’re stuck in the library for what feels like days on end, staring out the window to the grey, rainy, crow-filled skies of BCIT. However, British Columbia was recently voted one of the happiest provinces in the country, while…

New Year, No Money

The New Year has officially begun and with that comes the influx of new years resolutions, many of which focus around financial stability and budgeting. However, unless you’re lucky enough to be the winner of the upcoming powerball lottery, being a student at a time when the Canadian dollar is hitting record lows does not…

Holiday Shopping Tips

Between finishing projects, studying for finals, and trying to find a minute or two to sleep and eat, the lead up to finals doesn’t exactly allow any time for holiday shopping. Not to mention, funds are a bit tight when you’re on a student budget and food tends to take priority over buying presents. So…