Ambrose Ambassador Blogs

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What Happens in the Seminary Commons?

Posted by Johana Mak

The campus of Ambrose University was built in 2008 with great facilities. These facilities include Commuter Collegium, cafeteria, a lot of seating areas, and much more. Those who are in the Seminary programs are very grateful to have an area called Seminary commons. So what happens in that area?

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Tags: Ambrose, seminary, community, thisisambrose

How flexible is Seminary?

Posted by Johana Mak

Is Seminary able to bend easily without breaking? Not literally! But because Seminary has a wide range of option courses, it can fit flexibly into your schedule.

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Tags: Ambrose, seminary, thisisambrose, online courses

Ways to Stay Organized in School

Posted by Anna Zipprick

I understand that all of us approach a semester differently, and there are different ways that we work to get the assignments done on time. Now, I’m not the best at staying organized and on task, and I will be the first to admit that! But I have found a couple of things that work for me. I’ve decided to compile a few that I’ve run into and/or used during my University Career, and share them here! I would recommend using a combination of these tactics.

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Tags: Ambrose, ambrose university, thisisambrose, journal, organization

5 Important Things To Know When Living Off-Campus

Posted by Emily Hyrcha

Whether you live in Calgary with family, or you’ve moved out and are making it on your own (woot woot!), this blog is for you! Living off-campus either with family, or with some roommates in a rental property, is not that much different. I’ve never lived in residence, and while it looks like a BLAST, I have always enjoyed being able to leave the campus for my home.  Here are what I would consider 5 Important Things to Know When Living Off-Campus:

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Tags: Ambrose, ambrose university, thisisambrose, Commuter Students, Student Budget

We're Halfway There!

Posted by Thando Mkhabela

It is officially Reading Week! For many university students, this mid-semester break allows for many of us to take a break and relax, get a head start on assignments and plan out the rest of the semester. Reading break is a great way to evaluate how second semester is going and to regain some more energy and enthusiasm about the rest of the term. I decided to interview some Ambrose students to see what they’re doing with their week off.

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Tags: thisisambrose, Reading Week

5 Reasons I Love Being a Student Leader

Posted by Mo Hickman

“Leadership is the challenge to be something more than average.” – Jim Rohn

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Tags: ambrose university, Leadership, thisisambrose, student leaders

Living in Residence and Having a Social Life!

Posted by MacKenzie Baker

Are you scared about moving onto residence? Are you nervous about making friends? Well I am here to tell you that there is nothing to be afraid of! I moved onto residence when I was in my first year and I have loved it ever since. The sense of community is overwhelming and the support you will receive is phenomenal. I am going to share with you my 4 residence highlights!

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Tags: Residence, thisisambrose

Sing Your Heart Out!

Posted by Emily Hyrcha

Do you like to sing? If your answer’s yes: awesome! Not really into it that much? Don’t worry, this blog is still for you!

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Tags: Choir, Ambrose, thisisambrose, sing

What University is REALLY for.

Posted by Anna Zipprick

I have a confession to make. These past couple of years have been really difficult for me. And boy, am I ever thankful for that fact! I needed a time of refinement. By that, I mean that I really needed a period of time in which I was able to "not know" what I was doing, "not know" all of the answers, make mistakes, mess up...etc. 

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Tags: university, ambrose university, thisisambrose

It's Ok to Not be Ok

Posted by Mo Hickman

On Wednesday, January 25th, 2017, people posted, snapped, and shared their way to raising over $6.5 million to support mental health in Canada. Bell ‘Let’s Talk Day’ is becoming more and more popular each year, and people seem to be working together to end the stigma around mental illness. But here’s the thing:

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Tags: thisisambrose, mental health, belllet'stalk