When Nadia Dobrianskaia, saw the gap between what scientists needed and what developers could provide, she enrolled in BCIT’s Computer Systems Technology program to follow her father’s footsteps into a career in the tech sector. Why or how did you move into the tech sector? My family moved to Canada when I was 10 years … Read more
During the month of January, the Student Life office and Student Life Ambassadors will be focusing on Financial, as one of the 8 dimensions of student wellbeing. BCIT has a number of services related to financial wellbeing which are available to students. The Student Financial Aid and Awards office (Burnaby – Building SW1, Room 2132) … Read more
Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a second-year BCIT student studying Interior Design. During these two years I have been living on-campus in the Maquinna Residence. In this blog post I will be talking about my experience living in residence, as well as, how to apply to become a Residence Advisor for the … Read more
Wildlife photographer Danny Catt got his first camera when he was 10 — and accidentally dropped it into the ocean within a week. “It was one of those old 110s, but to me it was a great loss,” he recalls. Although that was the end of his camera, his interest in photography was just beginning. … Read more
The year has only just begun, but 2019 is already looking positive for job-seekers. According to WorkBC’s most recent Labour Market Outlook report, the number of retiring baby boomers, along with economic growth, are opening new employment opportunities across the board. Of course, if you’re looking to score one of the year’s most in-demand jobs, … Read more
(This story first appeared in BCIT LINK Magazine by Sean Murphy on October 22, 2018.) Eric Saczuk is a Geomatics Engineering instructor at BCIT, but he also operates as a UAS pilot and researcher. He’s got an eye for photography and operates professionally as Space Hog Graphics with clients ranging from Smirnoff Canada to Vanity Fair. … Read more
It takes a village The School of Energy at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) welcomed the first-ever graduating class of a remotely delivered program in Kitimat. The graduating class of 2018 Refrigeration Mechanic Foundation Program included 9 dual-credit high school students, adult students, and members of the Haisla and Nisga’a Nations. This program … Read more
Sleep, among other things like exercise and social life, is one of those things that most BCIT students skimp on in favor of studying, holding group meetings or working on projects. It gets even worse around this time of year with final exams coming up. And yet sleep is an important aspect of a student’s … Read more
Data, and the potential insight it offers, is now abundant. The growth has been so extreme that companies are stretched to find the talent to manage, let alone query, their data. A change to a career with growth That’s what led Andrew Beck to BCIT Computing for its part time Applied Data Analytics Certificate (ADAC) program. He … Read more
Adults aged 19-64 should get about 150 minutes of moderate, or 75 minutes of intense aerobic exercise per week. Unfortunately for BCIT students, free-time is a rarity only experienced during the alignment of the stars. Therefore, to help keep those classic breakfasts off the gut, here are a few tips to efficiently stay active with … Read more