Like many households with young adults who are looking to take on new and exciting academic challenges, my husband and I suddenly felt overwhelmed when it came time to “shop” for universities.  We had always sought to give our daughter opportunities to develop a skill set that we could not instinctively provide. She made the best of the arts-concentration programs in her elementary, high school, and CEGEP years,...

If you had told me a few years ago that I would move across the ocean and call a small campus in Québec my second home, I probably wouldn’t have believed you. Yet here I am, in my third year at Bishop’s, and I can honestly say it’s been one of the most intense, surprising, and meaningful experiences of my life. ...

I consider myself a dorm setup and decoration expert—yes, really! Why? In my first year at Bishop’s University, I lived in two vastly different dorms: Mackinnon, the oldest, with its traditional style, and Hodder, the newest, featuring modern bog-style living. Through these experiences, I’ve learned expert-level tips to make your home away from home comfortable,...

The success of the 2024–2025 seasons of Bishop’s varsity teams is one that will be remembered for years to come. This year was filled with victories and championships across the gyms, ice, and turf here at Bishop’s University.   Throughout this season we had multiple varsity teams find success through their grit and grind. The Year...

As a kid, I always pictured myself living in a city when I got older.  Growing up in Toronto, the fast pace, tall buildings, and constant energy felt normal — it was home.  When I was in middle school, my parents decided to move our family to Guelph. While Guelph is still technically a city, it is...