After taking two years of French – three semesters in the States and one in Canada – I would’ve expected myself to be at least familiar with the language. However, when people say it’s harder for adults than kids to learn a new language, they weren’t “kidding.” With more than two years of a foreign language, I’ve […]

Studying abroad is a valuable experience and an enriching opportunity for college students to gain cultural awareness. With all of the personal and professional benefits, one might expect the number of students studying abroad to skyrocket, according to the Huffington Post. However, only about five percent of undergraduate students actually follow through with their plans. Many students often become […]

When thinking about life, liberty and the the pursuit of happiness, the first country that comes to mind is America. Americans certainly use their freedoms to the fullest extent possible. However, that doesn’t mean everyone feels welcome to practice their Constitutional rights. When living in a country privileged enough to promote the freedoms of speech […]

With rising temperatures up north, Canada isn’t only reaching new highs in spring weather, but also in its forward-thinking policies. According to the CBC, Canada’s liberal government will announce legislation this month that will nationally legalize marijuana by next summer. Provinces will have the right to decide how the marijuana is distributed and sold, what […]

One wouldn’t think being in Canada is much different than the States. While studying at Bishop’s University, I expected similar class formats and assignments like my past three semesters in South Dakota. Luckily, I’m very familiar with writing papers and a typical lecture format. However, the only grades on most of my syllabi are a […]

For the most part, Canada and the United States are fairly similar to each other. However, one major difference that’s especially apparent when on a college campus is the legal drinking age. When I’m back in the States, the legal drinking age of 21 doesn’t stop most people from drinking. Many people even go to […]

Despite living outside American borders, I still plan to observe this week as one of great importance, and it’s not just because it’s my week of spring break. February 26 to March 4 marks the National Eating Disorder Association’s Awareness Week. This year is themed around breaking the silence surrounding eating disorders. While society has […]

For my host country like Canada, universities need no special recognition for welcoming anybody, regardless of citizenship or ethnicity. When Canada already has an administration known for accepting every person that enters its borders, the entire country is a safe haven. American perspectives on immigration are a tad different. Since Trump has begun pushing for […]

Despite the gloomy weather, my Canadian host campus is shedding light on important environmental issues. Southern neighbors, take note.Bishop’s University is the first university in Quebec to ban the sale of plastic water bottles. An on-campus effort called the Sustainable Development Action Group implemented this campaign in 2010. For people concerned about water quality, drinking […]