When I finally decided it was time to do something with my life and get a better education, I never thought that I could’ve, especially without a high school diploma. Going to university was never a possibility for me. Well, turns out I was wrong. When I was living in Edmonton, Alberta, I had a...

Embracing creativity and unleashing potential  What I found most challenging as an aspiring artist was to take the step to register for an undergraduate program in Fine Arts. It may sound silly, but it felt like a bold move, a self-affirming statement that was difficult to make for a blooming art enthusiast.   There are many...

One of the very first things I was told about the soccer program at Bishop’s University was the practice slot. Even before I signed a letter of intent, senior players on the team made sure I knew that any commitment to Bishop’s was a commitment to 6:30 a.m. training sessions. I like to think of...

Dear travellers, welcome to my Canadian journey! I am delighted to share with you some of the reasons that led me to Bishop’s University for a semester as an exchange student.  Indeed, based on my initial experiences, participating in an academic exchange program in Canada is much more than just a trip; it is a...

In 2008, when Rob Csernyik graduated from Bishop’s, he did not plan to be a respected journalist sitting in Australia on a Zoom call with his alma mater fifteen years later.  As a Bishop’s student, Rob contributed articles to The Campus and hosted a radio show called The Speakeasy. As an English major, he did...

These stories are from Bishop’s Alumni Magazine, edition No. 58 Fall 2022. Share your news for the next issue of the Alumni Magazine before July 7th! Antoun Shahin ‘22 has long been a prominent figure in the Bishop’s community, most recently being selected as Valedictorian for the class of 2022. Whether working at the IT...