From the Philippines to Vancouver: Marielle’s Story of Burnout, Balance & Civil Engineering in Canada 🇵🇭🍁💬
What’s it like to take 8 courses, work part-time, and still try to have a life — all while studying in one of Canada’s toughest programs? In this episode of the CANADA STUDENT NETWORK PODCAST, we meet Marielle, a Civil Engineering student from BCIT, who shares her journey of burnout, recovery, and resilience.
From mental health struggles to building a co-op-ready resume, Marielle opens up about the real pressure of student life in Vancouver — and what helped her find balance.
📚 BCIT Engineering – High workload, late nights, and what it takes to survive
🧠 Mental Health – What burnout looked like and how she recovered
💼 Co-op Experience – Why working while studying helped her grow
🤝 Real Talk – Learning to say no, prioritize, and set boundaries
🌍 Life in Vancouver – The good, the hard, and the advice she’d give to new students
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by student life or wondered what studying engineering in Canada is really like — this one’s for you.
🎧 Real stories. Real student life. Real growth. Listen now.
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