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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5 Places to Try In Edmonton
Posted on: Jan 18, 2019Cold seasons tend to trap us in our little rooms, but sometimes it is best to step outside, take a break from studies, leave the familiar and breathe in fresh air in a new place. So here a few places…
Looking Back: 18 Good Things that Happened in 2018
Posted on: Jan 15, 2019Hey Everyone! For many, 2018 was a difficult year. This makes it hard to look back on the year and remember the good things that may have happened. Because of this, I have come up with a list of 18 good…
Tips to Start the New Year
Posted on: Jan 11, 2019Hi Friends! Welcome back. It is a brand New Year and this is a brand new blog. How fresh does it feel to start a new year? It’s like starting off a new journal at the very first page or painting on…
3 Ways to Refresh Your Home/Dorm
Posted on: Jan 08, 2019Did you know that January 7th was Clean Off Your Desk day? To get us in the spirit of an uncluttered, organized, and clean workspace, I have 3 ways you can refresh your home or dorm for the winter semester!…
5 Tips for Getting Back into School Mode After the Holidays
Posted on: Jan 04, 2019Now that it’s the New Year and the bliss of the Christmas season is coming to an end, you may find yourself stressing out about how you will get back into the routine of school after three weeks of…
Challenge Yourself: 52 Things to Try this Year
Posted on: Jan 01, 2019Hey Everyone! Rather than creating the traditional resolutions list of fad diets, breaking habits, and promises that usually get broken, I decided to create a list of 52 new things to try in 2019. One…
Looking Forward: How to keep your New Year’s Resolutions
Posted on: Dec 28, 2018Hello friends! I hope you had a fantastic Christmas! As you continue to enjoy your break, you’re probably starting to look forward as the year comes to an end, and you’re beginning to make some brand…
Christmas Reflections from Campus Minister Tim Wood
Posted on: Dec 25, 2018Merry Christmas, everyone! For today's blog, we have a reflection from our campus minister, Tim Wood. Luke 2:1-20 I grew up in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. My family was…
Christmas Traditions
Posted on: Dec 21, 2018Hey Everyone! Now that we’ve finally finished all our finals, it’s time to relax and enjoy the Christmas season. Christmas is by far one of my favorite times of the year, with the abundance of joy…
Boxing Day Tips
Posted on: Dec 18, 2018It might seem too early to be thinking about what you’re going to be buying for yourself after just finishing your Christmas shopping (or maybe you haven’t started. I’m not judging). But if you’re…
DIY Ugly Christmas Sweater
Posted on: Dec 14, 2018Hey Everyone! As you may or may not know, ugly Christmas sweaters have become a huge tend recently. So many people are holding ugly Christmas sweater parties as a way to celebrate the holidays. It seems…
The Ultimate Gingerbread House Tips & Inspiration
Posted on: Dec 11, 2018Hi friends! Happy December! Or should I say happy almost Christmas! What better way to start getting into the holiday spirit than to start building Gingerbread houses? Mark your calendars because tomorrow,…
DIY Christmas Gifts & Wrapping Tips
Posted on: Dec 07, 2018I know it’s exam season right now, but it’s also the advent season! As we look forward to and anticipate the birth of Christ, lots of people are also starting to plan how they’re going to be generous…
Winter Festivities at Kings
Posted on: Dec 06, 2018You know what time it is… Christmas Season!!! With Christmas just around the corner everyone is so excited to celebrate with decorations everywhere, festivities going on, but also the time everyone…
Finishing the Semester Strong: Staying Healthy and Motivated
Posted on: Nov 30, 2018Hey Everyone! It’s that time of year again. Fall break has come to an end, finals are just around the corner, and you feel as though there are not enough hours in the day to get everything done. If…
International Student Tips: Involvement in Community
Posted on: Nov 27, 2018When you first come to Canada, you are probably going to be a bit nervous, most likely because people that look different than you surround you, or another reason could be that it's your first time staying…
Best Homemade Warm Drink Recipes
Posted on: Nov 23, 2018Hi friends! Don’t get me wrong, I am cold all the time but I think everybody can agree that it is definitely starting to get a little colder as the months transition from November to December am I right?…
Winter Self-Care
Posted on: Nov 22, 2018The deeper we get into November, the deeper we get into winter! The official first day of winter isn’t until the solstice on December 21st, but in this part of Canada, we’re used to being in the thick…
King's University Expectations vs Reality
Posted on: Nov 16, 2018I can remember first coming to university how stressful and intimidating it was not knowing what to expect. Some people tell you how it’ll be one of the most difficult times of your life, while others…
Underrated King’s Things
Posted on: Nov 13, 2018Hey Everyone! As someone who has been coming to King’s for four years now, it is crazy how many clubs and resources I know the name of but know nothing about. Since many of you are probably in the same…