“Why Bishop’s?”  I have heard it countless times.   The question goes further than just being a tab on the University’s website. There are just about 3,000 students and everyone has a unique story behind their “why,” including myself.  For one year and one year only, I was at the University of Minnesota (UMN). From the...

Switching out seafood for poutine  All my life, I knew I wanted to travel quite far to go to university. I love my small hometown, but I needed to get out of rural Nova Scotia to see what else was out there. I had never heard of Bishop’s before, but I was drawn to its...

When I finally decided it was time to do something with my life and get a better education, I never thought that I could’ve, especially without a high school diploma. Going to university was never a possibility for me. Well, turns out I was wrong. When I was living in Edmonton, Alberta, I had a...

Dear travellers, welcome to my Canadian journey! I am delighted to share with you some of the reasons that led me to Bishop’s University for a semester as an exchange student.  Indeed, based on my initial experiences, participating in an academic exchange program in Canada is much more than just a trip; it is a...

Outdoors Club member during a birdwatching activity Interested in sustainability and environmental causes? For eco-week 2022, meet like-minded people by getting involved with these four great clubs, right here on campus:   BU Environmental Club   The environmental club is a student-led club that organizes activities and events about environmental issues on campus. They promote sustainable lifestyles...