Hi everyone, My name is Salma, and I’m from the south of France. I’m currently in the Pre-Clinical Psychology program, and I expect to graduate in 2028. I lived in Abbott for my first year. Even though I already had some experience with residence life, my first year on campus still ended up being a...

As most students know, studying is one of the more unfortunate realities of university life. While Bishop’s and Lennoxville offer plenty to do, there always comes a time to focus and get work done. Whether it’s midterm and finals season or the night a paper is due, it’s not always easy. Personally, my ability to turn on the study switch depends...

Coming to Bishop’s, one of the first decisions I had to make was to decide to live on or off campus. At first, I was convinced I was ready for the independence of apartment living, even though I’d never lived away from home before. But like many parents, my mom was a bit worried. She thought that...

Like many households with young adults who are looking to take on new and exciting academic challenges, my husband and I suddenly felt overwhelmed when it came time to “shop” for universities.  We had always sought to give our daughter opportunities to develop a skill set that we could not instinctively provide. She made the best of the arts-concentration programs in her elementary, high school, and CEGEP years,...

I consider myself a dorm setup and decoration expert—yes, really! Why? In my first year at Bishop’s University, I lived in two vastly different dorms: Mackinnon, the oldest, with its traditional style, and Hodder, the newest, featuring modern bog-style living. Through these experiences, I’ve learned expert-level tips to make your home away from home comfortable,...