AMS Blog Posts


Falling in Love With Fall at Queen’s

September 24, 2014

With the bustle of Frosh week come and gone, it’s officially the end of summer. What better way to combat your end of summer blues than to take a couple […]

Tips for Moving into Your First House!

April 22, 2014

So you’ve just completed your first year in residence, and you’re gearing up for your second year. First off, congratulations! You’ve made it. Now that summer is approaching, you may […]

A Tea-Lover’s Guide!

April 11, 2014

If you’re like the rest of the Queen’s population, you’ve probably been holed up in Stauffer or Douglas with your books and computer. One of the most universally accepted aids […]

9 Ways to Keep Calm and Carry on During Exam Time

March 31, 2014

As April approaches, many of us will experience various forms of stress with exams, moving, job searching, and many other things happening all at once. To help combat the stresses […]

How to Make the Most of St. Patrick’s Day in Kingston

March 14, 2014

While it may not look like it outside, March 17 is fast-approaching! To help you find fun ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we’ve put together a list of our […]

10 Birthday Perks: How to Get the Most Out of Your Birthday!

March 3, 2014

Once a year, a special day comes along that’s all about you. And even though birthdays are pretty fantastic, we think you should know about the next level of birthday […]

14 Valentine’s Day Tips

February 13, 2014

Whether you’re trying to plan the perfect date, snacks for your floormates, or a night of pajamas and Netflix, here are our 14 tips for making February 14 lovely! Get […]

4 Olympic Themed Foods #AMSnoms

February 6, 2014

Whether you’re throwing an Olympic themed party or watching with friends and family, consider making one of these Olympic themed treats to get yourself in the spirit! #1: Olympic Ring […]

The 4 Most Common New Year’s Resolutions (and How to Stick to Them)

January 23, 2014

It’s that time of year again! Shortly after the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, many of us create resolutions to make 2014 the best year yet. Unfortunately, according to […]

Best Spots to Study

December 14, 2013

If lately you’ve been feeling a sense of dread approaching the towers of Stauffer, you’re not alone. Day after day of studying in the same environment can get a bit […]

What to know going into your first exam

December 2, 2013

PREPARING Write down your exam building location and the room number from the SOLUS Exam list. Since all of your exams might be in different buildings, it is helpful to […]

8 8tracks Playlists to Get You Through Exams

November 28, 2013

Background Sounds Lyrics? No Genres: soundtrack, instrumental, piano, classical Length: 1h 32m (24 songs) What to Expect: Scores from films like Dear John, and instrumental versions of laidback alternative songs. […]

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