I am well aware that being a student is very challenging. Students rarely get enough sleep, they tend to eat easy-to-make, unhealthy meals and they generally have little free time between going to class, studying and doing laundry. I have been a student for quite a few years now and I believe that on top … Read more
During November 6 – 10, 2017, BCIT celebrates Forensic Nurses Week. During this week we recognize the nurses who provide specialized care to men, women, and children who have been affected by violence and abuse. Forensic nurses help meet the physical, emotional, and legal needs of victims as well as perpetrators of violence and trauma. Critically, … Read more
Last week, the BCIT School of Construction and the Environment (SOCE) hosted a Halloween-themed United Way Pancake Breakfast. The annual event raised over $4450 for the United Way of the Lower Mainland (UWLM), an organization that focuses on community growth within the Lower Mainland. UWLM sets up local after-school programs for kids, develops engaging programs … Read more
It can be difficult to balance school, family, friends, work and all the other obligations of life. Here are 6 things that you can do to help you find the balance you need. 1. Get enough sleep Getting enough sleep is key to being successful and being able to function efficiently. The national sleep foundation … Read more
At the annual Business Council of British Columbia’s Business Summit, Microsoft President Brad Smith announced Microsoft Vancouver will be partnering with BCIT to develop first-of-its-kind Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality/Mixed Reality (VR/AR/MR) curriculum. Read the full release on the Microsoft website. “As a significant provider of IT and computing diploma graduates in the province, we know there … Read more
Hey guys! It’s me Syd, and I’m back again to share some of my budgeting tips with you! I can imagine that lots of us are on budgets, and some of us may have difficulty sticking to them. Honestly, I’m learning how to stay on budget too, sometimes it can be challenging but it’s an important … Read more
Midterms are here, start the panic! So far I have taken 6 exams and have 3 more to go before finals week. It has been busy but I am enjoying every minute of it. Being out of school since 2011, I had to relearn how to study. I don’t think cramming will be enough this … Read more
Hi Guys, I mentioned in my introduction post, that I’m currently in the Broadcast and Online Journalism Program at BCIT. I completed the first year in May and will be graduating this spring. The first year was a lot to adjust to but the work we did was very practical. We were introduced to a … Read more
Hello! My name is Alexandra but most people call me Alex. I have been at BCIT for a few years as I started out in the Finance program in 2015 and completed the first year of the diploma. About three quarters of the way through the program, I started looking into the Broadcast and Online … Read more