“One of my first patients was just two years old,” recalls BCIT alumna and Certified Prosthetist Brittany Pousett of her early days at Barber Prosthetics. “I made her first prosthesis for her, and watching her grow into a confident, rambunctious five-year old is so rewarding.” The field of prosthetics gives Brittany the perfect blend of … Read more
When you first walk into the foyer of Jacob Bros Construction’s new office building, you are immediately drawn to the vaulted ceilings, the light streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows, and the harmonious use of natural wood with polished glass and concrete. What you may not notice, tucked up high, is a long, thick rope hanging … Read more
BCIT Wellness puts on the perfect destressing, study break for students in the form of a paint night. For anyone who hasn’t been to a paint night before here’s what it looks like: Pay $5 in advance to hold your spot ($5 is an amazing price compared to the going rate for paint nights elsewhere) Arrive … Read more
Have you ever used phrases like “crimson wave”, “Aunt Flow”, “Code Red” or “time of the month” to describe menstruation? This euphemization (there are 5,000+ euphemisms according to a recent study) is symptomatic of a society’s discomfort with the topic. But times are changing, thanks to social innovators like BCIT alumna Madeleine Shaw, co-founder of Lunapads, … Read more
Where is Rashpal Ahluwalia? He could be in Rome. Or London. Maybe Paris. Possibly Copenhagen. It’s hard to keep track of the BCIT Computing and Business alumnus since he scored a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity with adidas in Germany. “It’s unusual for me to spend two weekends in a row at home,” says Rashpal, who moved … Read more
It was Pink Shirt Day on February 28 and the BCIT campus was an ocean of pink. Many of those who came clad in pink came together for a group photo where they posed in the shape of a heart. According to Pink Shirt Day, one in five kids is affected by bullying. Now much … Read more
For the eighth consecutive year, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been named one of British Columbia’s Top 100 Employers. “We are honoured to be recognized as one of the province’s top employers,” says Ana Lopez, Vice President, Human Resources and People Development. “This award is a celebration of BCIT’s most valuable asset – … Read more
BCIT’s education system of cohort learning provides students with a close group of friends throughout their studies. But where can you go to increase that circle and get the best experience at BCIT? There’s a myriad of opportunities at BCIT to not only meet new people but increase your skillset. Many operations on campus need … Read more
As a BCIT full time student the average amount if courses you have during a semester is seven. One might wonder if it’s possible to get through all of them successfully. Here are the top three secrets on how you can accomplish that: Manage your time. Managing your time is something that will help you … Read more
The air was filled with excited energy. Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama spoke in Vancouver Thursday, February 15 in front of two enthusiastic sold-out crowds at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. In the audience, 24 eager BCIT students. The opportunity for them to be there was made possible through funding from the BCIT Foundation Distinguished … Read more