I completed my 6 weeks of clinical. I can’t believe I am now in level 3, time goes by so quickly. My clinical placements were Ridge Meadows Hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital and MedRay. Rose-Coloured Glasses Goodbye rose-coloured glasses; I didn’t know what clinical would be like or how to prepare. I knew I would be … Read more
On October 22, 2018, BCIT will host the sixteenth annual BCIT Distinguished Awards, celebrating our 2019 Honorary Doctorate of Technology recipients and four exceptional BCIT alumni. The accomplishments of these remarkable individuals tell a compelling story about who we are, what we do, and the impact BCIT has locally and internationally. 2019 BCIT Honorary Doctorate … Read more
Just before your first months in school are over, the Co-op coordinator puts together a list of shipping companies to come and do interviews with the student. After a very helpful and professional workshop is taught on how to properly put together a resume and cover letter, they are then sent off to the shipping … Read more
For the past nine months, I have been a part of the Nautical Sciences Co-op Program at BCIT. Throughout the four years of schooling, you are taught how to become an officer on a ship of over 500 gross tons. So the really big ships that sail on our amazing sea. There are a few … Read more
“My mom’s aspiration for me was to be a waiter,” recalls Thomas Tong, a BCIT Computer Systems Technology alumnus. “Because if you were a waiter, that meant you spoke English well and were presentable enough to be at the front of the house instead of the back, where my mom worked all her life. She … Read more
BCIT students love hands-on learning, which is one reason why sixteen Computer Systems Technology students participated at the inaugural 48-hour blockchain hackathon in Vancouver this summer. The software development students were able to explore blockchain technology and create innovative solutions to the problems presented, and they were rewarded with two top placements and a People’s Choice Award at … Read more
Along with a thriving tech sector comes the need to train more professionals for the industry. While BCIT Computing has been expanding both part time and full time programs, there is also a need to ensure younger students from the K-12 system graduate with plans to train for tech. That’s why BCIT hosted 19 teachers … Read more
From Nuclear Medicine technologist to educator to patient, Louise Rimanic has seen every side of a cancer patient’s journey. Louise has a long list of friends, family, and coworkers who have had cancer. Her first experience with the disease was when she was only 18 years old and a student in BCIT’s Nuclear Medicine program. … Read more
Residence life at BCIT is pretty convenient for students. It comes with a lot perks such as: A 5 minute walk from classes (which means more sleeping and less commuting) Furnished rooms so you don’t have to buy furniture A common living space with a TV and cable Periodic free food and activities put on … Read more
It’s been a week since the start of clinical placement, and I can honestly say I’ve learned more than I thought I would considering how overwhelming the first few days were! I spent this past week in the Chemistry department—specifically, getting to know the Vitros 5.1 analyzer. As one might expect, there is a lot … Read more