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Movie MAYhem
Posted on: May 26, 2020What better way to spend summer than to catch up on all the movies you missed because you were too busy either studying or doing homework during the school year? Not only do you get to watch all the movies…
King's Admissions: Working from Home
Posted on: May 22, 2020There have been lots of changes in the King’s community lately, and the Admissions team is no exception. The next best thing that we can do is provide support to prospective students from the comfort…
Bianca's Year in Review: A Reflection on the Elementary Education Program
Posted on: Apr 28, 2020What time is it? SUMMER TIME! IT’S OUR VACATION! Well… almost. Being in university, we have the perk of finishing off the academic year in the month of April. As the months pass by, I feel like I…
Lindsay's Year in Review: A Reflection on the Justice Fellowship Program
Posted on: Apr 23, 2020I can’t help but feel a little nostalgic ending this year. I’m not graduating yet, but I just finished the third year of my degree and the closer I come to the end of my time at King’s the more…
Program Feature: Psychology
Posted on: Apr 22, 2020The field of psychology covers a broad range of learning and research, which is why it is sometimes classified as a science, and sometimes as an art. The mind is elusive – if it can’t be reduced to…
McKena's Year in Review: A Reflection on Work, Classes, and Study Abroad
Posted on: Apr 21, 2020To say the least, this is not how I expected my third year to end. Even though my time on campus was cut short, I had an amazing year and I’m one step closer to receiving my B.A in English and History.…
5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day From Home
Posted on: Apr 16, 2020Happy Earth month friends! If you didn’t know, Earth Day is on April 22 and the theme for this year is climate action. The enormous challenge of climate change, but also the many opportunities for action,…
Program Feature: History
Posted on: Apr 15, 2020What was it like to live in other countries and past eras? How does the work of historians honour the people of the past, present, and future? What details contributed to the major events of history?…
Stress Awareness Month: Student Supports at King's
Posted on: Apr 14, 2020Since 1992, April has been celebrated as stress awareness month. Health care professionals across many countries join forces to increase public awareness about this worldwide phenomenon we call stress.…
New Hobbies to Try in Quarantine
Posted on: Apr 09, 2020Well, it’s been four weeks since we have been stuck in quarantine and doing school from home. Whether you’re bored out of your mind, or too busy to think about anything other than school work, I have…
5 Things to be Grateful for in Isolation
Posted on: Apr 07, 2020No one expected to have to self-isolate and change routines like this when 2020 was just around the corner! Although the current situation may be confusing with COVID-19, it’s important to remember…
Seasonal Netflix Picks: Documentaries and True Stories
Posted on: Apr 02, 2020During this time of isolation, many of us are turning to our screens for a way to pass the time. Lots of students are either off school or have to finish their semester online. I think even in the midst…
Program Feature: The Leder School of Business
Posted on: Apr 01, 2020As we continue to move into this season of social-distancing, our electronics are quickly becoming our allies in the extra time we have. Aside from scrolling through your Instagram feed, maybe you might…
The Top 3 Things My Elementary Education Practicum Taught Me
Posted on: Mar 31, 2020Have these months been flying by or is it just me? For those of you who are not aware, I am finishing my first year in the education program and for the month of March, before schools closed, I was on…
The Ultimate List of Birthday Discounts and Freebies
Posted on: Mar 26, 2020This Saturday is my birthday! While I may be stuck at home due to the spread of coronavirus, that isn’t going to stop me from celebrating. In addition to loving my birthday, I also love a good deal!…
King's Ambassadors: What Are They, and How Can You Join?
Posted on: Mar 24, 2020One of the great opportunities to get involved in at King’s is our student Ambassador Program! Ambassadors are the face of King’s to the community and to prospective students, and consist of 15 returning…
Program Feature: Environmental Sciences and Environmental Studies (ENVS)
Posted on: Mar 19, 2020As we responsibly retreat from enclosed public spaces in the wake of a pandemic, perhaps you've had the opportunity to notice and explore the world around you. From going for regular walks to get some…
Green Initiatives on Campus
Posted on: Mar 17, 2020Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Often, the colour green is associated with this fun chipper holiday and thus, I thought I would highlight some green initiatives we have on campus to promote sustainability,…
How to Find a Student Summer Job
Posted on: Mar 12, 2020Summer is approaching fast, and if you haven’t already locked down your summer job, I’m here to help you out. Finding a job can be difficult, but there are lots of resources available to help make…
Directed Studies: What They Are & How to Get Started
Posted on: Mar 10, 2020King’s has a lot of really great opportunities for students to dig into topics that they are interested in and work with professors closely. One example of this is directed studies. For this blog I’m…