Name:       Krista Kals

Program:  Architectural Science (degree program)

 

What attracted you to becoming a Peer tutor?

I like helping people realize what they’re capable of. It makes me happy to know I can make even a small difference in someone’s educational experience.

How has tutoring helped you?

Tutoring has helped me appreciate and work with many different styles of learning. I’ve been able to recognize my own style of learning and identify how to best work with others on group projects.

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

Never be afraid to ask for help.

What would your dream job be when you leave BCIT?

Architect

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

I’d do something in Vancouver that I haven’t done yet, like visit Van Dusen Gardens or try a new restaurant … or catch up on sleep.

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Name:       Ting Lai 

Program:  Marketing Management – Tourism Option

What attracted you to becoming a Peer tutor?

The intrinsic motivation to help people. I find great satisfaction in helping people and seeing them accomplish their goals. The look on their faces, the gratitude they have for me … it’s beyond a paycheck.

How has tutoring helped you?

Developing empathy. Learning how to adjust my teaching style depending on the student and finding a relatable common ground is the first and most important step in establishing any relationship.

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

It might feel stressful, sometimes painful even, to go through the rigorous programs at BCIT. But just like how the sun rises in the east everyday, time will pass and everything will be okay. Just remember that this isn’t forever, and that the workload won’t get lighter if you ignore it. It’s a choice how you approach the work. You can either let it beat you down or you can approach it in a positive way. Everything you’re learning can and will be applied, just believe in that. Lastly, try to have some good friends, study buddies, or even a romance … life is too short to live it alone, especially at BCIT.

What would your dream job be when you leave BCIT?

My dream job is to become a hotel owner. The mix of the tangible product and the intangibility of service makes it a very appealing industry. I like things that are mixed and undefined, because that means there is room for my own interpretations.

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

With my dogs, Duke and Bobo, in a park somewhere. I’d be throwing a ball or a stick for Duke to fetch, and Bobo would be right by my side, just relaxing.

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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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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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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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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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