My day involves a variety of activities, both academic and personal. Mondays are usually the busiest, and to prepare for it starts the day before. Sunday evening, I prepare my lunch and lay out my clothes to ensure a smooth start to the week. My alarm rings at 5:30 AM and I quickly get out of bed, go through my morning routine, and head to the kitchen to brew a strong cup of coffee, my essential fuel for the day ahead.

By 8 AM, I am on my way to campus, my class on Monday starts at 10 AM. The class is INST-335 Management and Teamwork in which we discuss various aspects of managing people and projects. During this 2-hour 30-minute session, the professor utilizes a mix of lectures, small group discussions, and hands-on activities to help us develop critical skills. After a short break, I head to Building 4 for the Macklin Public Speaking Program from 1 PM to 2 PM. This program focuses on honing our public speaking abilities through practice, peer feedback, and coaching.

Typically, I reserve the afternoons for library work and catching up on readings. After the Speaking Program, I grab a light lunch and head to the Priddy Library to work on my research papers and projects. I love all the available resources at the library, such as the quiet study spaces, comprehensive databases, and knowledgeable librarians who are always willing to provide guidance. By 5 PM, I wrap up my library work and head home.

The evenings are reserved for personal time. I try to balance academic work with leisure activities like reading novels, cuddling with my cats, and catching up with friends. By 9:30 PM, I wind down, prepare for the next day, and try to be in bed by 10:30 PM to ensure I get enough rest.

This routine may vary depending on the day of the week and my workload, but the core elements of attending classes, utilizing campus resources, and balancing academic and personal time remain consistent.

Studying before Class