Mohammad and his 2 love birds

Name:       Mohammad Amirian

Program:   Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

What attracted you to becoming a Peer Tutor?

I’ve always enjoyed teaching and I found myself being pretty good at is so I decided to make a job out of it at BCIT.

How has working as a Tutor helped you?

It has helped me maintain my foundations strong and see different views from students which sometimes helps me develop my own way of thinking more.

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

With the intensity of most of the programs, try to limit your time elsewhere as much as possible since even missing one day could mean you fall behind. Time managing your tasks is key and having the time to actually do that is one big package.

What would your dream job be when you leave BCIT?

Working for a company that specializes in sustainable energy resources. I want to contribute to the growing technology of renewable energy sources. Somewhere like BCHydro is my next step after school.

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

I’ve developed a huge passion for electronics as a hobby and therefore I would have to say that I would spend it on working on a personal project. That, or I could finally get a chance to relax and play some games.

Name:       Hayley Olson

Program:   Nuclear Medicine Technology

What attracted you to becoming a Peer Tutor?

Throughout my entire education, I have always enjoyed tutoring and helping other students learn. I thought this would be a great way to give back to a program that helped me be so successful during my first year.

How has working as a Tutor helped you?

Working as a tutor has helped me stay up to date on material I learned during my first year in the Nuclear Medicine Program. Being able to work through problems with students is an excellent refresher. It is also nice to feel like I am building relationships with my peers, since we will all be working together in the clinical environment very soon!

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

Time management! These programs are intense, but they a re manageable. Make sure to sleep enough at night to allow yourself to be present during class. Being engaged in class, and ask questions when you’re confused will contribute so much to your learning! I found that when I pay attention in class, I have far less studying to do on my own after.

What would your dream job be when you leave BCIT?

Nuclear Medicine Technologist! Perhaps also a BCIT Nuclear Medicine Instructor in the future.

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

If my free day is a rainy one (which during this time of year is almost always) I will be curled up with some tea, white cheddar popcorn, a cozy blanket by the fireplace and a good book or some Netflix!

Name:      Dandan Yu
Program: Civil Engineering

What attracted you to becoming a Peer Tutor?

A peer tutor job brings me additional financial support while I am a full-time student at BCIT and secondly, I like to meet different people and share my study methods. I am so happy to meet the first-year civil students with questions. Their desire to learn reminds me of when I was a freshman in my first year.

How has working as a Tutor helped you?

Being a peer tutor improves my skills in communication and fundamental understanding in civil engineering. Many students ask me questions regarding statics and structural analysis. It really helps me fully understand the free body diagrams, shear force and moment diagrams, etc. Thus generating a better picture of engineering infrastructure for me.

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

Be aware of the heavy work load, do not put off a project until the last minute, and finish assignments ahead of time.

What would your dream job be when you leave BCIT?

I want to be a professional engineer in the field of bridge and road design.

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

I would have a beauty sleep until 10am (no class, no assignments due) and enjoy my favorite pancake. I would take my dog and hike Lynn Canyon Park with my friends. I would not think about school and work and just enjoy the natural view and breathe fresh air.