I’m excited to let you in on a little secret:   The Eastern Townships is home to some seriously stunning mountains. And trust me, they’re not just for postcard views; they truly showcase some of the best landscapes in our region. So before you get lost in the hustle and bustle of campus life, let me...

Finding Your Shade Now, there are a huge number of factors that determine which university you’ll attend. Personally, my list was a long one, but I made sure to include a few interesting and unconventional points on that list. One of the most important things that my prospective university had to have: a cool school...

Moving into college dorms is a stressful situation for most of us who are leaving home for the first time. When I started my first year at Bishop’s, I had a hard time grasping the fact that I would be living hours away from my family in an unfamiliar town. Even with all the excitement...

I often say to people I’m a somewhat rare case as a Bishop’s student. Not only am I not from another province or country, but I’m also not just from another town either. I’m Lennoxville, born and raised. Well, technically, I was born in a hospital in Sherbrooke, but whether that does or doesn’t count...

Every time Bishop’s gets brought up at home, my friends ask about the small-town university stereotypes. So, I will be demystifying these small-town stereotypes for future Gaiters, once and for all. Truth or myth, let’s get into it. 1. You always see the exact same people everywhere I do believe at every school you will...