By Rhiann Hollingsworth
Choosing a university can feel overwhelming. I remember how difficult it was to decide where I wanted to study and what I wanted my university experience to look like. For me, it wasn’t just about the program, but also choosing a place where I could feel part of a community and have the chance to explore different subjects outside my main area of study. Bishop’s new Join the Multiversity campaign captures this idea by highlighting what makes the university and student experience unique.
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Launched on Sept. 28, the campaign focuses on three pillars: multidisciplinary by design, multicultural by reality and multiple connections for life. Each pillar highlights a different part of the Bishop’s experience, from academics and campus life to the lasting connections students make along the way.
The first pillar, multidisciplinary by design, highlights the opportunity to explore different subjects and bring together a variety of interests. Bishop’s encourages students to look beyond one area of study and discover how different fields can complement one another. As an arts administration student, this is one of the main reasons I chose Bishop’s. My program gives me the opportunity to explore the business side of arts and culture, study business as its own subject and pursue my interest in history through my concentration. When I first chose my degree, I didn’t expect to bring together such different areas of study. However, having that flexibility has allowed me to discover new interests and get a better sense of what I would like to pursue after graduation.
The second pillar, multicultural by reality, reflects the people who make up the Bishop’s community. Students come from different parts of Canada and around the world, bringing their own backgrounds to campus. One of my favourite parts of university has been meeting people from completely different academic programs and getting to know their interests. Some of my closest friends study subjects very different from my own, and I think that says a lot about the kind of community Bishop’s creates. Despite our different backgrounds and interests, we all contribute to the same close-knit campus community.
The third pillar, multiple connections for life, focuses on the relationships that extend beyond graduation. During my time at Bishop’s, I’ve noticed how alumni continue to show a strong connection to the university, carrying the Bishop’s spirit and pride with them following their time at the university. Through alumni chapters across Canada, graduates stay involved with Bishop’s and continue to meet through social events and networking opportunities. It shows that being part of Bishop’s doesn’t end when you leave campus. The connections made here can stay with you well beyond your university years.
For me, the word Multiversity represents all these different experiences coming together. It is about having the freedom to explore different academic interests, meeting people with different backgrounds and building relationships that last. Every student has their own path at Bishop’s, and having the freedom to explore different interests and opportunities is what makes the student experience here so unique.
