In my first year at Bishop’s, I studied a lot at my apartment, but the monotony wasn’t inspiring me to be productive. I felt like I needed a change of pace to study efficiently. The only issue was that I didn’t know many good places to study on campus, which is why I ended up...

Creative beginnings  Like most children, I was exposed to many creative activities at a young age… finger painting and backyard shows dressing up as cowgirls, princesses, and clowns; ballet, painting, piano lessons, and the list goes on. I didn’t realize at the time how my daily life was jam-packed with creativity. As a 21-year-old business student,...

Adjusting to university life is a challenge. Students struggle to achieve a balance between their studies, home life, and social life. Thankfully Bishop’s offers several services to help students with this adjustment. Here are two resources and a tip that have helped me better balance my social and academic life. Academic Coaching  If you want...

Not a One-Size-Fits-All  I like to think of myself as an expert studier because I’ve tried a lot of different things and I’ve taken a lot of psychology courses where I’ve learned what works and what doesn’t. Not every tip and trick will apply to you, but in time you’ll figure out how you can...

Hello again, future gaiter! One of the initial lessons you’ll learn at Bishop’s is the importance of finding a balance between the theory and practice of good habits. Thinking about attending school and being in school are two very different things. When you arrive on our campus, for example, you get overwhelmed with information, new...