Sun Stations at BCIT Burnaby!

Hey guys, I’m back again to talk about something awesome that the Counselling and Student Development team has set up for the Burnaby campus!

I know that I’ve personally been feeling pretty bummed about the recent bout of very gray skies and rain. It’s taken a toll on my mood for sure, but there have recently been 8 full spectrum daylight lamps put in to help boost your mood! These lamps can be super helpful in treating Seasonal Affective Disorder. The best part about this is they’re free to use, and really accessible!

How to use them!

The stations are super easy to use, all you have to do is find the location and turn the lamp on! They’re pre-set to 30 minutes, which is the recommended time usage. You don’t have to worry about using it for not enough time or too much time.

Bear with me, I know how busy we all are with finals approaching and so many assignments being due. But these lamps are really easy to use, and they’re in locations where you don’t have to go alone! You can always bring a friend or some friends with you and you can all get your dose of sunlight! You may also run into some new potential friends at the sun stations! If you do want to be by yourself, these stations provide an excellent opportunity to work on things by yourself.

An added bonus is that some of the sun stations have inflatable palm trees, which I find makes me feel like I’m on a tropical beach, which is never a bad thing.

All in all, these stations can be beneficial if you choose to use them, be that by yourself or with some friends. Don’t forget to take care of yourself, especially in this dreary weather we’re having.