Ok, I have to get something off my chest: As an education student, practicums terrify me. After experiencing my first two, I am much less scared than I was at the start, but they still keep me up at night sometimes. But don’t worry; overthinking is super common among students in the School of Education,...

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...