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...
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...
I wish I could say that my journey to choosing a university in Canada was a well-planned decision, but I’ve got to be honest with you. I had never set foot on the campus before move-in day. Only checking where Lennoxville was on a map when looking at the flight-tracker on the plane over. My...
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...
They proudly represented their graduating class. But what happens after they walk the stage? In this series, we’re catching up with past Bishop’s University valedictorians to see where life has taken them since their big day. From her time at Bishop’s to her journey beyond, Sally Cunningham, Class of 2021, shares her experiences, challenges, and...
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