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...

“Why Bishop’s?”  I have heard it countless times.   The question goes further than just being a tab on the University’s website. There are just about 3,000 students and everyone has a unique story behind their “why,” including myself.  For one year and one year only, I was at the University of Minnesota (UMN). From the...

For many students, university will be a first experience away from home. On top of managing classes and a new social scene, adjusting to this new environment can be overwhelming and often, caught up in the whirlwind, we don’t take the time to acknowledge and process it. We’ve come up with some tips and tricks...