Archives for January 2017

Peer Tutor Tuesdays with Regina Capistrano

January 31, 2017 by Sandra Matsuba Leave a Comment

Name: Regina Capistrano

Program: Bachelor’s in Technology in Accounting

What attracted you to becoming a Peer tutor?

I like helping people. As a peer tutor, I’m able to help other people while at the same time, helping myself.

How has tutoring helped you?

I find that tutoring someone helps me reinforce what I’ve learned already; and at the same time, I am able to improve my studying skills and habits by learning from tutees as well.

If you could give one piece of advice to a BCIT student what would it be?

Prioritize. I guess that’s another word for time management but I find that it’s not quite the same. Prioritizing allows you to reflect on your strengths and weaknesses. If you know that you’re not as confident about a particular chapter or course as the rest of them, you can decide to spend more time on it, compared to those chapters or courses that you are confident about.

What would your dream job be when you leave BCIT?

My dream job would be to work as an accountant with a CPA designation in a private/industry sector.

If you had a free day, how would you spend it?

If I had a free day, I’d spend it anywhere outside, preferably anything to do with nature. If it’s raining (because this is Vancouver), I’d spend it in bed with a book-or five books.

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Peer Tutor Tuesdays with Timothy Cheng

January 24, 2017 by Sandra Matsuba Leave a Comment

Name: Timothy Cheng

Program: Financial Management (2nd year)

What attracted you to becoming a Peer tutor?

A job where I get to try to teach others about knowledge I just acquired.

How has tutoring helped you?

From being a peer tutor, my time management had to be better. It also helps me strengthen my knowledge on subjects I am teaching.

If you could give one piece of advice to a BCIT student what would it be?

Everything you hear is true, BCIT is tough, so what does that make you for going through with it.

What would your dream job be when you leave BCIT?

Corporate Financial Analysis

If you had a free day, how would you spend it?

Relax.

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Peer Tutor Tuesdays with Calvin Lee

January 17, 2017 by Sandra Matsuba Leave a Comment

Name: Calvin Lee

Program: ECET (Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology)

What attracted you to becoming a Peer tutor?

I wanted to help my fellow students succeed and build more relationships during my time at BCIT.

The school is known for it’s difficulty and I think it is important for many of the newer students to learn efficient study skills if they wish to succeed here.

How has tutoring helped you?

I never utilized the tutoring services when I was a first year student. However, my time as a tutor has helped me make more friends and understand that I can be a big part of a student’s success. It also helps me review previous material that I may have forgotten!

If you could give one piece of advice to a BCIT student what would it be?

Push and keep at it! Transitioning to school life at BCIT is very difficult, but it’ll definitely be worth it in the end!

What would your dream job be when you leave BCIT?

Well there are so, so, sooo many options out there, but I would love a job that requires either programming (which I love doing) or traveling! Something that could include both would be amazing.

If you had a free day, how would you spend it?

Studying, exercising, and a good night out with friends!

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Find Your Calling by Dylan Fowler

January 12, 2017 by Sandra Matsuba Leave a Comment

3rd Officer Rank

I’m a Sailor, this is what I do.

There is one common question that every seafarer is asked, “what drove you to become a sailor?” Most sailors often have a similar response. To them, becoming a seafarer was the only opportunity to make enough income to give their families back home a comfortable living. Even though this means being away from their loved ones, missing birthdays, holidays, and sometimes even their own weddings, shipping away to sea was the only option for them. We are so lucky to live in such a great country that has so many professional opportunities to make livable incomes. A majority of the population aren’t as fortunate to have occupations that support a strong middle class.

Deck Cadet

So being from the great country of Canada, my response to this frequent question is quite different. My father has been a Master for many years, and from a young age I have always admired his position and professionalism as a Captain. I also love the beauty and power of the ocean, the sheer size and engineering of ships, the practice of marine navigation, and the responsibility. I think many people can relate to loving the ocean. Coming from the West Coast, the Pacific is always right at your door step and the allure and beauty of this massive body of water captivates us. Boats, ships, vessels, or whatever you call them, most people have traveled on one before and can appreciate the engineering and physics behind them. The practice of marine navigation is dynamic, ever-changing and yet the fundamentals date back to early civilization. But, it’s the responsibility that I love the most. As I explained in my article Ultimate responsibility : becoming a navigation officer, responsibility gives us purpose and makes each and every individual person an integral part of a team or crew. Being a Navigation Officer or a Captain, you are given a lot of responsibility. While responsibility can be stressful, there is an immense sense of purpose and satisfaction.

Graduating class with instructors

With all that being said, my advice to the students of BCIT and elsewhere, make sure you choose a study and profession that you truly love. We are so lucky to live where we do, making it truly possible to do anything you like. My calling is being a sailor, this is what I do. Everyone should pursue their calling in life, we all have one. Sometimes you just have to listen.

By Dylan Fowler, BCIT NS18 Graduate

3rd Officer with life buoys

Dylan is a 4^th year Nautical Sciences Cadet who graduated from BMC this past August. We are so glad he was able to pursue his calling and wish him all the best.

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Peer Tutor Tuesdays with Jeremy Un

January 10, 2017 by Sandra Matsuba Leave a Comment

Photo by Ian Mah, 2016.

Name: Jeremy Un

Program: Architecture and Building Technology / Architectural Science

What attracted you to becoming a Peer tutor?

I have a passion for learning and helping others succeed.

How has tutoring helped you?

Tutoring has reinforced my understanding of concepts and material I have learned before. As Einstein said: “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.”

If you could give one piece of advice to a BCIT student what would it be?

Work hard and work smart.

What would your dream job be when you leave BCIT?

After BCIT, my dream job would be as an architectural technologist at a leading architectural firm. I plan to continue my studies towards AIBC registration.

If you had a free day, how would you spend it?

I would go out and shoot with friends.

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