Every time Bishop’s gets brought up at home, my friends ask about the small-town university stereotypes. So, I will be demystifying these small-town stereotypes for future Gaiters, once and for all. Truth or myth, let’s get into it. 1. You always see the exact same people everywhere I do believe at every school you will...
The experience of living on campus is arguably the most exciting part of life at Bishop’s University. If you’re reading this as a prospective student, it’s likely that you found interest in Bishop’s because of what you’ve heard about campus life here. And it’s true that this school goes through a great deal of effort...
For me, the choice of going to Bishop’s University wasn’t a choice per se. My parents have worked here for decades, and I’ve always lived right in Lennoxville, so the University has always been present in my life. As such, the school was the obvious choice for me, and so it was always my destination....
A small town, so rich with culture, burrowed in the heart of the Eastern Townships, is home to Bishop’s University. This small purple community is where I have discovered myself and now call home. I began my university journey at a larger university in Ottawa, feeling like it wasn’t the right fit for me. After...
June 21st marks National Indigenous Peoples Day here in Canada. To commemorate the important day, we are featuring Shawna Chatterton-Jerome (’21), and Cassey Perley, both of whom have already had, and continue to have, a lasting impact on the Bishop’s community and future generations of Indigenous students. Shawna Chatterton-Jerome (’21) It was only once she...
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