Whether your journey to Bishop’s University was a quick commute or a voyage through terminals and boarding gates, starting university is a big transition for everyone. As an international student arriving at Bishop’s, this experience was even more overwhelming. Everything was unfamiliar—the campus, the people, the culture, and even the weather. I was eager for...

Being a lifelong local from the Eastern Townships, I was familiar with every hidden gem and tight-knit community long before I started my journey at Bishop’s University. Yet, tackling the academic world as a commuter came with its own set of challenges and opportunities.   Small town living  Ever heard of Fitch Bay? It’s like the...

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...

New country, new me  Walking onto Bishop’s University’s campus for the first time as an international student, I had no idea what to expect. Sure, I had toured other colleges, but all were within three hours of Manhattan and had less “chilly” weather. However, my timid mindset was no match for the tight-knit community that...

My story  Coming to Bishop’s has been a life-changing experience. It has been challenging, as I’m sure it is for most students, but so rewarding. For me, it started in Edmonton, when I received my acceptance to Bishop’s University. It was like a new reality suddenly set in. All my life, I’ve been in the same...