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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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Name:       Thanh Ngoc (Nicole) Lieu

Program:  B-Tech (Accounting Degree)

What attracted you to becoming a Peer tutor?

I love helping friends try to understand the information better. I feel happy when my friends or tutees are able to solve problems on their own after my help.

How has tutoring helped you?

I would tend to forget a majority of what I have learned the year before. Tutoring helps me recall information that I learned. From tutoring, I am able to learn different ways to solve the problems from tutees. My teamwork skills has improved.

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

My advice is that students should try to stay ahead of their classes and work hard until the end.

What would your dream job be when you leave BCIT?

I want to be an accountant in the hospitality industry.

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

If I had a free day, and if I had no school, I would spend my day watching Korean shows which helps me relax.

If I had a free day and there was school, I would spend my day at a bubble tea store and study there. I could enjoy the music, enjoy my drink and study at the same time.

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Name:        Mae Whyte

Program:   Fish, Wildlife and Recreation

What attracted you to becoming a Peer tutor?

I wanted to give back to the BCIT community. Getting paid to give back is even better.

How has tutoring helped you?

Working as a Writing Centre tutor has helped me improve my own writing skills. Be concise! Be specific!

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

Don’t stress it.  That may sound glib, but I’m serious. Stress can make you sick.  You’re too busy to be sick.
Invest time in meditation and exercise so you don’t miss out on your education. Take care of yourself.

What would your dream job be when you leave BCIT?

I’d love to work in invasive species management or habitat restoration. Something involving fish, wildlife, and/or recreation. I have many dream jobs, and most of them involve spending my day in the woods.

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

In the woods! Okay, realistically half in the woods adventuring and half on the couch with a novel.

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