A
typical day in my life at Carolina
A day in my life is fun, challenging, and above all, interesting.
And it is about to become even more interesting. In support of my
French major, I'll spend this next semester in Paris, France where
I will be studying French culture and subsequently interning at
a French magazine.
A typical
day in the melange of this little slice of heaven we fondly call
Chapel Hill is composed of a myriad of activities, ranging from
the philanthropic to the social, with a little nuance thrown in
for every personality type. I was amazed at the number of fabulous
activities in which to participate, and it has been a tough choice
to narrow it down to a manageable number of extracurriculars. Because
of my indecision, I am always very busy, but it is a choice I have
made and have enjoyed immensely. My days are full, but nevertheless
fulfilling, and they are complete with wonderful classes, work,
and friends.
Although I have made it a personal goal to never take an 8am class,
each morning this semester normally began around 6:30am, with a
quick shower and a breakfast bar, before I headed out to my internship
at the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers in Raleigh, NC. (Check
out possible internships at Carolina Career Services.) Once there,
I worked with the public relations coordinator on the Academy’s
statewide major education programs, including the Wade Edwards High
School Mock Trial program, an event with which some of you may be
familiar.
I am back on
campus by 12:30 to attend my medieval French Literature class, after
which I normally met friends at Lenoir Dining Hall for lunch, chatting,
and of course, getting a view of what was happening in the Pit that
day. Afterward, it was normally off to the Undergrad Library’s
computer lab, where I would work on papers/homework, or to the quad
to catch up on phone calls and planning for organizations.
Neo-realist
Italian film class was from 3:30 to 5:00ish, and then I would head
back to my apartment on Rosemary Street to hang out for a bit. A
couple of friends and I would normally go running (great way to
experience the town!) for awhile before dinner at the sorority house
and attend organizations’ meetings in the evening. These would
differ from night to night, but they included, among others, m.a.n.o.
(Mujeres Avanzadas hasta Nuevas Oportunidades), an English tutoring
program for Hispanic women; Students for Students International,
a scholarship program for Zimbabwean and Tanzanian students; and
Empower, an organization that aids in writing resumes and procuring
employment for homeless/displaced persons.
It was often
back to the apartment again after this to do homework before heading
out for coffee, a jazz concert or, if it was a Tuesday or Thursday
(the biggest nights in Chapel Hill), a night out on the town with
friends. Whew!
If this sounds
scary, don’t worry! It looks a lot more overwhelming than
it is in real-life, and life at the University is not as frantic
as it may seem. I have plenty of time to enjoy talks with my friends,
sports, entertainment, and simply life in Chapel Hill. A day in
my life is fun, challenging, and above all, interesting.
And
it is about to become even more interesting--in support of my French
major, I have decided to spend this next semester in Paris, France
where I will be studying French culture and subsequently interning
at a French magazine. As I embark on a new day-in-the-life process,
I’ll be sure to keep you posted on the perks and downsides
of Study Abroad, and would love to hear your comments and/or questions.
You may contact me.
Hope you all are doing well, and “bonne chance!” for
this final semester.
A bientot,
Lizz
