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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. 

It’s a common misconception that a small community means fewer opportunities. I would argue that the opposite can be true, especially here. I’m grateful for the intimacy of the B.U. campus and the range of experiences at my disposal.  University is full of possibilities, and if you take a smaller campus like B.U. The student...
Finding my path to Bishop’s  Before coming to Bishop’s University, I had no idea this school even existed. Growing up in Ottawa, Ontario, sports, especially hockey, were a huge part of my life. I started skating at just three years old and played throughout elementary and high school. When the time came to choose between...
First day in Lennoxville  The first day students arrive in Lennoxville they realize how tight the community at Bishop’s is. Whether you are moving into residence or getting your own place somewhere close. You will have a helping hand to get settled. This is because the community in Lennoxville is tight-knit. It is in our...
 The Overwhelming Choice: Where Do You Even Start?  Choosing where you’re going to go to university is a big decision, and if you’re anything like I was, you’re probably feeling an equal mix of excitement and stress. I spent so much time debating where to go to school and wondering what I was looking for.  ...
Why extracurriculars matter  When I first came to Bishop’s University, I knew that I wanted to make the most of my time here, both academically and socially. One of the best ways I’ve done that is through extracurricular involvement in university life. From student societies to charity events. Coming from a big city – Montreal...
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