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.

Meet the Bloggers

Fall I.S. Conference - What Do You Want?

Fall I.S. Conference - What Do You Want?

Posted on: Sep 30, 2016

Hey current and prospective King’s students! We hope everyone enjoyed our Fall term I.S. Conference on "What's Love Got To Do With It?", and we also hope that Dr. Neal Deroo’s main question during…

#StillInEdmonton

#StillInEdmonton

Posted on: Sep 26, 2016

Edmonton is the largest northernmost metropolis with a population over one million people. With the Rocky Mountains to the west and prairie land to the east, Edmonton is not quite a mountain-town but…

Top 5 Places To Visit On Free Admission Day (September 25th)!

Top 5 Places To Visit On Free Admission Day (September 25th)!

Posted on: Sep 23, 2016

Hey everyone! One of the best things about Edmonton is the annual FREE ADMISSIONS DAY. On this glorious day, the City of Edmonton throws open its doors to nearly every facility in town for the general…

Top 5 Places To Hike In The Canadian Rockies This Fall

Top 5 Places To Hike In The Canadian Rockies This Fall

Posted on: Sep 16, 2016

Well, hello King’s! Let’s face it, during this time of year it can be so easy to lock yourself inside, snuggle up warm in a blanket, and miss out on the beautiful explosion of colour happening outside.…

Tips To Ace All Your Classes

Tips To Ace All Your Classes

Posted on: Sep 09, 2016

Hey new students! I think it’s safe to say that most people want to do well in all of their courses, but it can be challenging to adjust from high school to university-level academics. In high school you…

Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall

Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall

Posted on: Sep 02, 2016

Hello King's, Fall; Sweater Weather; Autumn; Pumpkin Spice Latte Season; Harvest Time. Whatever you call this wonderful time of year, you may be wondering what’s going on around Edmonton this Fall.…

Tips for Getting Involved On Campus

Tips for Getting Involved On Campus

Posted on: Sep 01, 2016

Hey everyone! King’s is well-known for the great atmosphere and community that develops throughout students’ time here. It is totally worth it to put the time into getting connected on campus because…

"Where Do I Go For..."

Posted on: Aug 31, 2016

Hey King's! At the beginning of the year it can be overwhelming getting used to a whole new place and tricky figuring out where to go when you have questions. King's is a really friendly and caring community,…

Tips For Easing Into University

Tips For Easing Into University

Posted on: Aug 26, 2016

Hey new students! The switch from high school to university plays out differently for everyone; some people jump right in, but others need some time to get used to the different vibe. If you’re one…

Student Survival Guide To Healthy Eating!

Student Survival Guide To Healthy Eating!

Posted on: Aug 19, 2016

Hello future King's students, Many future and current students worry that they may not be able to eat as healthy on campus as they would like. While this is certainly true for some people, it is really…

I Almost Forgot... (Things to Pack for Rez)

I Almost Forgot... (Things to Pack for Rez)

Posted on: Aug 15, 2016

Hey Rez Students! When moving out there are a lot of things to think about, and often during the busyness of it all there are important items that can get forgotten. Don’t worry, this list here will…

Get Paid Doing Biology Summer Research!

Get Paid Doing Biology Summer Research!

Posted on: Aug 12, 2016

Hey everyone, I hope you're all enjoying our last few weeks of summer! While you may be relaxing, quite a few of our King's students are busy this summer taking part in some of our fantastic summer research…

My Epic Alberta Road Trip

My Epic Alberta Road Trip

Posted on: Aug 05, 2016

Hey King's! I came to King’s from England and I had never been to Edmonton before, let alone Alberta! Even though I’ve lived here for two years already, I’ve never really explored all that this…

Tips for Commuter Students

Tips for Commuter Students

Posted on: Aug 01, 2016

Hey King's! Just as there is a transition period when you move into Residence, there is also a transition period when you become a Commuter Student. 2/3 of King's students are commuters. As a result,…

Road Tripping Across Canada

Road Tripping Across Canada

Posted on: Jul 29, 2016

Hello King's! It is summer time and you're trying to think of some ideas of what you could possibly do to make your summer awesome. Why not take a road trip with friends or family to make some new and…

How To Use King's Healthcare Plan

How To Use King's Healthcare Plan

Posted on: Jul 22, 2016

Hello King's, Did you know that The King's University Students' Association (TKUSA) offers all full-time students an extended health and benefits plan? Well now you do! This is an awesome service that…

Tips For Students Living in Rez

Tips For Students Living in Rez

Posted on: Jul 15, 2016

Hey new students, Living in Residence, especially in your first year, is one of the best ways to get instantly connected on campus! However, it is also a pretty big adjustment to make. Having lived in…

Hiking in Banff & Jasper

Hiking in Banff & Jasper

Posted on: Jul 11, 2016

Hey King's!  I hope you've all taken the opportunity, being done school and all, to close the books and spend your days outside! We've had beautiful weather so far and we live so close to the mountains,…

Summer Must-Reads

Summer Must-Reads

Posted on: Jul 08, 2016

Hey King's! One of my favourite parts about summer is having time to read for fun – such a nice change from dry textbooks. Sometimes though, you hit a wall – it can be hard finding good books to read!…

What's Happening on Canada Day

What's Happening on Canada Day

Posted on: Jul 01, 2016

Hello King's,  Are wondering what's going in Edmonton for our 149th Canada Day? Look no further! This blog post has you covered for all the fun and exciting stuff that Edmonton has to offer on July 1…