Room 6:01 Student Blog
Room 6:01 is a gathering space in the Tower Residence on campus. Students meet in 6:01 to connect, take a break from their studies, have fun, and share their struggles. The Room 6:01 Blog is where Erykca, McKena, and Minji, our current student bloggers, shares their campus experiences. They blog about tips for preparing for university, life on campus, living in residence, athletics, and the city of Edmonton.
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3 Tips for Building a Strong Resume
Posted on: Mar 29, 2019It’s already almost April! The end of the winter semester is coming and so is the start of summer. Anyone looking for a summer job? Maybe you’re hoping to work on campus next year? Here are some resume…
What is it Like at King's? Mini Student Interviews (Part 2)
Posted on: Mar 27, 2019King’s is a great school with five different types of Bachelor degrees offered. This blog is focusing on the second section of interviews with students in finding out what makes King’s so great! …
What is it Like at King's? Mini Student Interviews
Posted on: Mar 25, 2019Whether you have already applied to King’s, have been accepted, or if you’re just thinking of coming to King’s, you probably have some questions about what’s so great about being a student here…
Study Strategies
Posted on: Mar 22, 2019Everyone has different studying strategies. One of the most important things to discover while in school is what your learning style is. Are you a visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learner? There is nothing…
5 Spring Cleaning Tips for Students
Posted on: Mar 19, 2019Hey everyone! It’s that time of year again! The weather is getting warmer and you’re probably looking to tidy up that clutter you collected over the winter. Not sure where to start your spring cleaning…
20 Green Recipes for St. Patrick's Day
Posted on: Mar 15, 2019Hello friends! Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Have you had the chance to find a pot of gold or spot a Leprechaun yet? If not, I think this blog will definitely help you out. Since St. Patrick’s Day is right…
How to Celebrate Pi(e) Day
Posted on: Mar 12, 2019Get ready, math nerds and dessert-lovers! Pi(e) Day is just around the corner! March 14th (3.14) is coming up in a couple of days, and we want to help you celebrate π and pie in style; Here are some…
Happy International Women's Day! - 10 Amazing Women in History
Posted on: Mar 08, 2019Today is International Women’s Day! Many people assume that International Women’s Day is simply a day for feminists, and while it certainly is a day that feminists will take more pride in, it’s…
King’s Encounter Weekend
Posted on: Mar 05, 2019Hey Future King’s Students! If you didn’t know King’s Encounter Weekend is quickly approaching and you can still sign up! Never heard of King’s Encounter Weekend before? It’s a time where prospective…
Trends to Try in March
Posted on: Mar 01, 2019Hi friends, Happy March! It is a new month which made me wonder if there are any fun blogs that we can write this month . . . and then it hit me. There are so many odd but kind of interesting trends going…
"Alternative" Baking Recipes - Vegan & Gluten-Free
Posted on: Feb 26, 2019Welcome back from the Reading Break everyone! Since becoming a vegetarian, I’ve been met with a lot of disappointment from exciting recipes that don’t fit my diet; I can only imagine how frustrating…
How to be a Master Thrifter
Posted on: Feb 19, 2019Being a student on a budget, shopping for almost anything can be a dangerous and daunting task. Resisting the temptation to buy a nice new pair of jeans when you know that money could go to something…
5 Activities for the Winter Long Weekend
Posted on: Feb 15, 2019Hey Everyone! Today marks the start of the long weekend and for us university students the beginning of reading week! If you’re like me you’re probably feeling pretty overwhelmed with everything that…
Palentines Day – Things To Do With Your Friends on Valentine's Day
Posted on: Feb 12, 2019Hello friends, Happy almost Palentines day! I know, it is supposed to be Valentines, but who said only couples get to celebrate Valentine’s Day? No one, because you can definitely celebrate this day…
Love Languages: How to Care For Your Friends, Family, & Partners More Deeply
Posted on: Feb 08, 2019Even if you haven’t read Gary Chapman’s book The Five Love Languages, you may have heard people talk about this concept. While the book comes under fire for being too overtly religious to be welcoming…
10 Romantic Comedies to Watch This Valentine’s Day
Posted on: Feb 06, 2019Valentine's day is coming up! If you find that you don’t have any plans for the most “romantic” day of the year, I’ve compiled a list of some great romantic comedies you won’t regret watching:…
28 Ways to Show Kindness Without Spending a Dime
Posted on: Feb 01, 2019Hey Everyone! Can you believe its February already? When most people think of February they think about love but it is also a great time to think about kindness. Since February tends to be pretty dull…
Winter Recipes
Posted on: Jan 29, 2019Hi Friends, Welcome to another blog! I love food and I love warm drinks so I am super excited to be writing this blog for you. This one is different from all the other winter recipe blogs because I am…
Drama Highlight: Interview with Josh Pires
Posted on: Jan 25, 2019Happy Friday, everyone!For today’s blog, I’ve asked Joshua Pires, a 3rd year History major/Drama minor student, to tell us about our Drama program! Once he’s completed his BA, he hopes to go into…
Rooted in Place: Tips to Make the Most of the I.S. Conference
Posted on: Jan 22, 2019Hello Friends! With a new semester everyone can expect the Interdisciplinary Studies Conference to be approaching. Whether you’re an IS enthusiast or an IS scrooge, either way I’m here to give you…