Homesick? You’re not alone. Feeling homesick is something many students studying outside of their hometown might experience. I, on the one hand, can confirm that this feeling occurs to me on a general basis. But, truth be told, I loved being far away from home in my first year of university. I am originally from...

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...

Hey future gaiters, welcome to Bishop’s! Let’s start from the beginning.  Moving day was probably the day I was dreading the most. Leaving my room, my family, and my home was stressful, but trust me on this, it’s the start of an adventure. If I think back to my first twenty-four hours on campus, I...

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...