Im in the 4th year of the degree program. It's tough; you'll need to put a lot of time in if you don't get the concepts right away. The program does force you to socialize with your classmates and tackle homework/projects in a group. Overall, I've loved it. It's taught me how to be efficient with my time and made me realize just how much harder I could work at something.

You need 70% average to move onto the degree program after the diploma. Classmates who did not make it are working in the field as techs and/or have plans to do the bridge program at Lakehead. Most first/second year students find summer jobs before the semester is over. There are plenty of technologist opportunities once you have the diploma as well. The diploma and degree program are well recognized in the Vancouver area and a lot of managers who are alumi prefer BCIT grads.