Fall 2021 Viewbook - Bishop's University

Bishop’s consistent high ranking for student satisfaction, intimate com- munity, renowned school spirit, and having professors who care about their students, were all determining factors that made the final decision that much easier. During their time at Bishop’s, Keisha and Teagan took advantage of as many opportunities as they could, but in looking back, they wished that they had gotten involved sooner . This is pretty incredible consid- ering that during their time at Bishop’s, the sisters embarked on a journey to provoke change on social media and started the Live Life Unfiltered movement which has resulted in them being named as two of Canada’s Top 25 Women of Influence (2020). The mandate of the movement is to “remind women that Instagram is often not a realistic representation of who we are as individuals…and to change the way we use and interact with social media.” Behind every perfect picture and story on Instagram there is still a person dealing with her struggles and insecurities. “Bishop’s gave us so many things, including the ability to connect with our professors and the Bishop’s staff. We were so fortunate to have the opportunity to get to know our teachers and it will be something we will forever be grateful for,” says Teagan. Keisha continues by saying, “The professors believed in us, gave us their time (in some instances, we sat and talked for over four hours about Live Life Unfiltered) and encouraged us to pursue our goals. Many times, we approached our professors not just about Live Life Unfil- tered but personal matters too. The relationships we created were very different from what our friends back home experienced at the uni- versities they attended. This is just one of the many things that makes Bishop’s so unique.” Teagan agrees saying that, “Everyone at Bishop’s wants you to succeed. There’s a sense of community where students can feel comfortable enough to ask for guidance and support.” We encourage you to learn more about the #LiveLifeUnfiltered move- ment and start thinking about how you want to engage your community at livelifeunfiltered.co

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—When making their university decisions, twin sis- ters Keisha and Teagan didn’t have a crystal ball to guide them, but they knew that they wanted a com- munity where students loved to be there, and where they would be more than just a number. —

Keisha and Teagan Simpson Carleton Place, ON Program: Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing Class of 2019

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