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Rick Steves’ Ireland
by Rick Steves & Pat O’Connor
What better time than St. Patrick’s Day to start planning a trip to Ireland?
Rick Steves’ Ireland is filled with suggestions on where to stay, what to eat and what to see. Packed with invaluable cultural information, this is an excellent guidebook for your first visit to Ireland.
by Jennifer Ackerman; illustrations by John Burgoyne
Spring is nearly here! Birds work hard during this time of the year. They’re busy mating, building nests and raising their young. The Genius of Birds, describes the fascinating lives of birds, their incredible intelligence and the astonishing distances they travel. In addition to telling you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about birds, this book describes what the presence and change of bird populations indicates about our environment.
Tuesday, March 28, 12:30-1:30 in the Library (SE14), room 303
Sanesh at the BC Bike Race as a Race Mechanic.
Name: Sanesh Iyer
Program: Mechanical Engineering (B.Eng)
What attracted you to becoming a Peer Tutor?
I became a peer tutor because I found them very helpful in my first year at BCIT, and I wanted to give back to the community.
How has tutoring helped you?
Peer Tutoring has really helped me keep my fundamental knowledge fresh. It’s also helped me make friends within my own program.
If you could give one piece of advice to a BCIT student what would it be?
Make sure you draw a clear line between school and fun. If you’re studying, focus and study. If you can’t focus, take a real break. Too many people spend unproductive hours at school rather than taking a satisfying break, which really elevates their stress.
What would your dream job be when you leave BCIT?
I would love to work in Research and Development, especially designing mountain bike components!
If you had a free day, how would you spend it?
Mountain biking!
by Mark Channon
Spring break will be here soon! Give your memory a workout and come back from the break with an enhanced ability to learn and remember information. Imagine being able to retain facts and figures or even being able to remember your grocery list without writing it down! Both a workbook and practical exercises are included to help you flex your memory’s muscles.
Name: Kelly Provenzano
Program: Accounting Diploma
What attracted you to becoming a Peer Tutor?
I became a Peer Tutor because I was interested in helping my fellow students, meeting new people, and earning some extra spending money to support my coffee habit!
How has tutoring helped you?
Tutoring has helped me to develop better communication skills, as well as reinforce the concepts that I learned last year. I also find it rewarding to help students achieve their goals.
If you could give one piece of advice to a BCIT student what would it be?
Stay organized so you don’t fall behind!
What would your dream job be when you leave BCIT?
After I graduate from the Bachelor of Accounting degree, I’d like to work in public accounting.
If you had a free day, how would you spend it?
I’d probably spend the day catching up on shows!
At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen: celebrating the art of eating well
by Amy Chaplin
Need some food inspiration?
At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen: celebrating the art of eating well is an award-winning cookbook containing a collection of nourishing vegetarian recipes that will appeal to carnivores and herbivores alike. Including tips for keeping a well-stocked pantry and the best tools to have in the kitchen, Chaplin’s book also has invaluable information on nutrition and how to stay healthy.
Name: Sean Olthof
Program: Biomedical Engineering
What attracted you to becoming a Peer tutor?
(Is money a valid answer?) I’ve worked as a tutor in the past teaching high school kids how to pass BCIT math entrance requirements, funny enough. I found the work rewarding (I got really excited when one student got 98%).
How has tutoring helped you?
Going over the lessons of courses that form the basis for the courses I am taking currently helps me to hone my knowledge of the material. I also found it emotionally rewarding when students I’ve helped do well and in the high-stress environment of my current course, I’ll take all the positive reinforcement I can get.
If you could give one piece of advice to a BCIT student what would it be?
Get help early and often. Talk to your instructors if you’re struggling with the course, don’t wait.
What would your dream job be when you leave BCIT?
One that doesn’t require me to work when I get home at the end of the day would be a treat.
If you had a free day, how would you spend it?
Knowing my course, probably catching up on homework. Or sleep.
Lonely Planet Ultimate Travel: our list of the 500 best places to see…ranked
by Andrew Bain (and twenty-five others)
Planning a trip to escape winter, but can’t decide on a destination? Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel might help you make a decision… either that or overwhelm you with choice. Either way, aspiring travelers will be inspired by the colourful travel photography as well as the detailed descriptions of both well-traveled and lesser-known global destinations.
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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