Where are you now? What are you up to, and how is life going? Three years ago, my partner, Sander, and I moved from Ottawa to the Netherlands and we live just outside of Amsterdam in a town called Haarlem! I actually visited Amsterdam when I was on my BU exchange semester in France in...

Where are you now? I was born and raised in Toronto, but my passion for the outdoors has always shaped where I wanted to set down roots and start my career. After graduating in 2001 with a BA in Sociology (Hons.), I didn’t entirely know what I wanted to do. I knew that I loved...

In my first year at Bishop’s, I studied a lot at my apartment, but the monotony wasn’t inspiring me to be productive. I felt like I needed a change of pace to study efficiently. The only issue was that I didn’t know many good places to study on campus, which is why I ended up...

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...