Bishop's University Viewbook Fall 2022

What is a liberal education?

Like a multi-tool that is flexible for almost any situation, a liberal education model teaches you “how to learn and how to interpret information in different ways… and help students be adaptable and able to meet changing demands.” Todd Hirsch, Chief Economist ATB Financial, January 2016

A liberal education is best defined as an educational philosophy, one that exposes students to a variety of disciplines and learning strategies and includes in-depth studies in at least one academic area with the ability to integrate other areas no matter how diverse. This style of education encourages students to ask questions, to consider all angles, to be excited by the pursuit of knowledge, to be confident in their abilities, and to become inspired through their academic experience.

In 1843, the founders of Bishop’s University de- clared their goal “to offer the country a sound and liberal education”. To this day, our univer- sity remains focused on this goal, delivering a broad-based education in an intimate learning environment that encourages exploration and discovery. What students can expect if they choose Bishop’s is an outstanding education coupled with a complete university experience.

Bishop’s students have consistently rated their experiences as amongst themost satisfying and most engaging in Canada. A lot of what happens here depends on YOU. Creating an academic en- vironment where you can grow and change de- pends on US. Together WE make an experience that will make you look back nostalgically years from now and say, “Choosing Bishop’s was the BEST decision of my life!” For more information on the Bishop’s liberal education model please visit: ubishops.ca/liberal-education

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