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 current student bloggers Bianca, Lindsay, Kaleigh, and McKena, and share 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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My Time at King's: Kena's Grad Reflection
Posted on: Apr 20, 2021I cannot believe that within a week I will have completed my B.A in English and History! These past four years have flown by and I am beyond grateful that my university experience isn’t over. In the…
My Time at King's: Lindsay's Grad Reflection
Posted on: Apr 13, 2021I can’t believe four years have already gone by, which I’m sure every graduating student says. But this year has me reflecting on a lot. I’ve been thinking about what these four years have taught…
Student Athlete Day: A Q&A with Eagles Athletes Past and Present
Posted on: Apr 06, 2021Today is National Student Athlete Day, a day to celebrate student athletes and all the hard work they put into both their sport and education. I interviewed some current and alumna Eagles about their…
On-Campus Employment Opportunities
Posted on: Mar 30, 2021Tuition costs can be a big deterrent in attending university for many students. I have found a few ways to help pay tuition, and one of them has been a part time job at the Admissions office. This is…
World Water Day: The Honduras Water Project
Posted on: Mar 23, 2021World Water Day is March 22! I thought I’d take some time to discuss the Micah Centre, especially the Honduras Water Project, and my time in Honduras in 2019. I was supposed to participate again in…
To Live in Residence or Commute?
Posted on: Mar 16, 2021Deciding between living in residence or commuting when going to university can be a bit of a challenge. In my four years at King’s, I had the opportunity to live in residence the first two years of…
The Rewards and Challenges of Being a First-Generation Student
Posted on: Mar 09, 2021What is a first-generation student? To say it simply, it means that neither of your parents obtained a post-secondary degree. I want to share my experience with you as a first-generation student myself.…
International Women's Day: Celebrating Female Professors at King's
Posted on: Mar 02, 2021Next Monday, March 8, is International Women’s Day! This is a day to celebrate the incredible achievements of women in the past and present. This year, I’d like to take the chance to recognize some…
King's Experience Info Night
Posted on: Feb 23, 2021Are you interested about what it is like to be a student at The King’s University? Do you want to know all that King’s has to offer? I highly suggest you attend our upcoming King’s Experience Info…
Reading Week Book Recommendations
Posted on: Feb 16, 2021As an English student, I wait for times where I have the opportunity to indulge in books on my must-read list. Reading Week is here! What a good time to sneak in a bit of non-academic reading. During…
Black History Month at King's
Posted on: Feb 09, 2021February is Black History Month, which is about celebrating the contributions and stories of Black Canadians and their communities. This month, Student Life is running various activities to recognize…
Scholarship Application Tips
Posted on: Feb 02, 2021As a fourth-year university student, I know that paying for school is expensive and can feel really overwhelming. There are a few ways to navigate university expenses and one great way is through scholarships!…
Bianca's Admissions Farewell
Posted on: Jan 26, 2021Over the years, I have had so many opportunities to flourish as a student worker here in the Admissions office. I’ve had so many chances to meet and connect with prospective students during open house,…
Winter I.S. Keynote Speaker Feature and the Benefits of I.S. at Home
Posted on: Jan 19, 2021With a New Year comes yet another enticing Interdisciplinary Conference! In the Fall semester I wrote about the changes to our Interdisciplinary Studies Conferences: for the first time the theme from…
The Wellness Room
Posted on: Jan 14, 2021The Wellness Room is one of King’s numerous ways of taking care of students. It was recently added to campus as a place for students to rest and recuperate. It is located in the North Academic Wing…
How to Organize In-Person and Online Assignments
Posted on: Jan 07, 2021Happy New Year and welcome back! I hope everyone had a restful and food-filled holiday with lots of love. I cannot express how many challenges and learning opportunities 2020 was filled with but let me…
Hybrid Model Challenges and Benefits
Posted on: Jan 05, 2021As a student, this past semester has been quite strange and different. Learning online has been a challenge, but I have also really enjoyed the hybrid model, which allows students to work online with…
Virtual Teaching Tips for Education Students
Posted on: Dec 29, 2020Hello B.Ed students or students-to-be! One of the interesting concepts we learned in the Bachelor of Education program this year was understanding how to transition to online learning. What’s even more…
Campus Ministries: Why You Should Join a Small Group
Posted on: Dec 22, 2020When I decided to go to King’s, the Christian aspect had a major influence on my decision. I wanted to join a community that would support me and help me grow in my relationship with God. Since being…
Winter and Christmas at King's
Posted on: Dec 15, 2020Merry Christmas! Each day that passes I get more and more excited for the holiday season! Our King’s campus is sharing the excitement as by creating many festivities for students to take part in and…
