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

3 Tips for Building a Strong Resume

Posted on: Mar 29, 2019

It’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)

What is it Like at King's? Mini Student Interviews (Part 2)

Posted on: Mar 27, 2019

King’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

What is it Like at King's? Mini Student Interviews

Posted on: Mar 25, 2019

Whether 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

Study Strategies

Posted on: Mar 22, 2019

Everyone 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

5 Spring Cleaning Tips for Students

Posted on: Mar 19, 2019

Hey 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

20 Green Recipes for St. Patrick's Day

Posted on: Mar 15, 2019

Hello 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

How to Celebrate Pi(e) Day

Posted on: Mar 12, 2019

Get 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

Happy International Women's Day! - 10 Amazing Women in History

Posted on: Mar 08, 2019

Today 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

King’s Encounter Weekend

Posted on: Mar 05, 2019

Hey 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

Trends to Try in March

Posted on: Mar 01, 2019

Hi 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, 2019

Welcome 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

How to be a Master Thrifter

Posted on: Feb 19, 2019

Being 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

5 Activities for the Winter Long Weekend

Posted on: Feb 15, 2019

Hey 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

Palentines Day – Things To Do With Your Friends on Valentine's Day

Posted on: Feb 12, 2019

Hello 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

Love Languages: How to Care For Your Friends, Family, & Partners More Deeply

Posted on: Feb 08, 2019

Even 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

10 Romantic Comedies to Watch This Valentine’s Day

Posted on: Feb 06, 2019

Valentine'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

28 Ways to Show Kindness Without Spending a Dime

Posted on: Feb 01, 2019

Hey 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

Winter Recipes

Posted on: Jan 29, 2019

Hi 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

Drama Highlight: Interview with Josh Pires

Posted on: Jan 25, 2019

Happy 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

Rooted in Place: Tips to Make the Most of the I.S. Conference

Posted on: Jan 22, 2019

Hello 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…