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Friday Favorites: Minds of Winter

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Minds of Winter

by Ed O’Loughlin

If you’re looking to get ready for winter, check out this snowy tale from our Popular Reading collection.

The Minds of Winter is a complex historical adventure that weaves between past and present. It is the story of two independent travelers who venture deep into the snowy lands of Inuvik, Canada to seek their missing relatives and search for answers about the past. Soon, they discover they are linked by more than just a mutual goal: their relatives may also share a secret about one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of polar expedition.

Get cozy in front of a warm fire with this chilly, historical adventure today.

Peer Tutor Tuesdays with Hayley Olson

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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!

Peer Tutor Tuesdays with Dandan Yu

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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.

 

Friday Favorites: IbisWorld Business Database

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Have you had a chance to check out BCIT’s IbisWorld database this semester? This database is great for everyone, but it’s particularly useful for business, marketing, and statistics students.

IbisWorld is easy to use and provides relevant and up-to-date industry reports for North America and beyond. Find out exactly which companies hold the largest market share, what the key economic factors are in your chosen industry, or get a straightforward overview of key statistics. You can find it in our online databases or through many of the business research guides.

Explore IbisWorld today!

Exam Jam, Nov. 19-23, 2018

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Join us for our latest Exam Jam happening between November 19 – 23 at the Burnaby Campus Library. We have a jammed packed schedule sure to help you with your study skills and relieve some of those exam stresses. All sessions are FREE to attend and include:

Monday, Nov 19th
noon-12:30       Tap Away Your Exam Stress with EFT (main floor)

Tuesday Nov 20th
noon-12:30       Study Stretch (main floor)
12:30-12:50      Preparing for Problem Solving Exams (room 207)
1:00-1:20          Writing Multiple Choice Exams (room 207)

Wednesday Nov 21st
11:00-1:00       Doggie De-Stress (main floor)
11:30-2:20       Paint Party (main floor)
noon-12:30      Tap Away Your Exam Stress with EFT (main floor)
12:30-12:50     Preparing for Exams (room 207)
1:00-1:20         Time Management for Exams (room 207)
2:30-3:00         Mindfulness (room 303)

Thursday, Nov 22nd
noon-12:30      Study Stretch (main floor)
12:30-12:50     Preparing for Exams (room 207)
1:00-1:20         Writing Multiple Choice Exams (room 207)
1:30-2:30         Escape Room (room 312) – register at the Service Desk
2:30-3:30         Escape Room (room 312) – register at the Service Desk

Friday, Nov 23rd
10am-3pm      Zen Massage (Downtown Campus) To book a FREE 50 min. appointment email: wellness@bcitsa.ca.
12:30-1:30      Escape Room (room 312) – register at the Service Desk
1:30-2:30        Escape Room (room 312) – register at the Service Desk

For more info visit: http://libguides.bcit.ca/examjam

Peer Tutor Tuesdays with Ting Lai

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Name:       Ting Lai

Program:  Bachelor of Business Administration

What attracted you to becoming a Peer Tutor?

I’ve personally used the peer tutoring services as a first year student and really benefited from it. It also feels really good to give back to the community that’s given me so much!

How has working as a tutor helped you?

It’s helped me restore ideas I’ve learned in class. It’s also taught me to be empathetic to students like me who might just need a little encouragement and guidance.

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

Consistency is key. Rather than putting things off until the end or rushing through it, just do a little bit everyday. Learning is about absorbing, not passing a grade (although that is important too).

What would your dream job be when you leave BCIT?

Creating a space where people feel comfortable, pampered, and at ease. A service-based management position!

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

A morning hiking with friends, an afternoon nap with my dog, and a family dinner by the fireplace.

Remembrance Day Weekend Closures

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All BCIT Campus Libraries and the ehPod will be closed from Saturday, November 10th – Monday, November 12th due to the holiday weekend and a power shutdown in SE14. Regular hours resume Tuesday, November 13th. Sorry for any inconveniences this may cause.

Peer Tutor Tuesdays with Rebecca Gibson

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Name:       Rebecca Gibson

Program:  Nuclear Medicine Technology

What attracted you to becoming a Peer Tutor?

I used peer tutoring services for academic and emotional support as a first year student and found it super useful and wanted to give the same support to others as best I can. It’s also a good way to keep foundational info fresh in my mind.

How has working as a tutor helped you?

Keeps first year info fresh in my mind/memory. Teaches me new learning and study strategies which I can share with others and use in my own learning. Improves my communication skills and keeps me social. :o)

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

There are so many resources available for students at BCIT – use them as much as you can. Eg. Counseling – FREE!, student advocates, peer tutoring, and your own classmates. Reaching out will make your own path to success easier. :o)

What would your dream job be when you leave BCIT?

Working full time as a nuclear med and MRI technologist.

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

Sleep in, then go out for brunch with friends. Spend the afternoon outdoors. Eg. go for a hike, bike around the seawall, go kayaking. Finish the day with board games and relaxing at home.

November 1st, 12:30 – the Any Book Book Club is meeting again!

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Book club is meeting again on November 1st, at 12:30 at the black couches on the main floor of the Burnaby Campus Library. Drop by and talk about any book you’ve read or are interested in. It really couldn’t be easier!  Last month, these are the titles we talked about: