Unveiling the symbols: the colour purple and the Gaiters  As an exchange student stepping into the vibrant world of Bishop’s University, I cannot help but be surrounded by a sea of symbols, each carrying a rich tapestry of meaning. Among these, the colour purple reigns supreme, casting its aura across the campus and into the...

I learned a lot of things the hard way in my first year of university. Here are some tips and tricks to take your schedule from surviving to thriving. Local Community On Mondays, I would go to the skatepark with the community of skateboarders on campus. Everyone would share stories and different experiences while helping...

Ever since I was 17, I have questioned whether I would ever find my place. Everyone else seemed to have things figured out and I felt behind on “life”, but in my time at Bishop’s, I have finally realized something that has lifted so much weight off my shoulders. So, allow me to share a...

Why did I come to Bishop’s?  I came to Bishop’s University as an exchange student from Tokushima University, Japan. The biggest reason was that my home university is a partner university with Bishop’s. After living in Michigan for 3 years when I was little, I wanted to go to an English-speaking country, so this was...

I had always yearned to escape city life, but the bonds with friends, family, and familiarity tethered me to my urban abode. The prospect of going away for university and to Bishop’s felt like a golden ticket to make that dream come true. Here’s how it happened.   The Golden Ticket   I remember the day I...