When I first came to Bishop’s University, I had heard it had a liberal education model, but I never really understood what that meant. I had thought it was simply being in a bunch of different classes from different subjects. My first semester here I had enrolled as a Sports Studies Major and found myself...

Ever dreamed of studying in Canada? As a French student, I dreamed of stunning landscapes and the famous Canadian winter (yes, I was excited for it). When my university offered an exchange with Bishop’s, I knew it was my chance to make that dream real. Why Bishop’s then? Honestly, so many reasons set Bishop’s apart...

For my liberal education journey at Bishop’s University, I had the chance to take two electives that I never would’ve thought to sign up for, but I’m glad I did. Math and Art are two drastically different subjects but the way I went about being introduced to them in a post-secondary context has really made...

Finding the balance  Being a student at Bishop’s University (B.U.) is about more than just academics; it is also about the experience where the education offered focuses on the whole person. Basically, the school’s goal is to create free-thinking individuals through the development of broad general knowledge. Which means that it focuses on balancing the...

It’s a common misconception that a small community means fewer opportunities. I would argue that the opposite can be true, especially here. I’m grateful for the intimacy of the B.U. campus and the range of experiences at my disposal.  University is full of possibilities, and if you take a smaller campus like B.U. The student...