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The B.U. Student Experience

There’s a recipe at Bishop’s that creates something truly special: 
Distance from home + a small, connected campus + diverse, multicultural students and faculty + learning across disciplines = an experience you can’t fully understand until you’re here, living it. 

When I was packing for Bishop’s, I must have googled “what to bring to university” a dozen times. I thought I needed everything. Spoiler alert: I didn’t. For context, I lived in Kuehner, which has “bog style” rooms, meaning you have your own bedroom, but share a bathroom with one other person. Your setup might be a little different...
Starting university can feel like jumping into the deep end—exciting but a little scary too. When I came to Bishop’s for my first year, I didn’t know what to expect. I’d heard the community was tight-knit and that there were always things going on, but you don’t really get it until you live it.  So, here’s a peek into what an actual day in the...
I live in residence, so I’m always on campus. Studying at the library is great, but after spending 8 hours there for days in a row, especially during finals season, I need a change of scenery.   Although I spend a lot of time in the library during midterms and finals season, the weather can change my motivation to walk...
English schools best suited for me     Where does one go when they’re not comfortable with the commonly spoken language? Students who aren’t comfortable with Quebec French may struggle to integrate and could feel lost or at a disadvantage. Bishop’s helps students from around the world integrate into Quebec culture through bilingual courses and campus life....
I am currently in my third year at Bishop’s University, where I play on the men’s rugby team. I chose Bishop’s primarily for its strong athletics program, and I’d like to share how it has positively impacted my experience. One of the standout features of being a varsity athlete here is the academic support available...
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