A typical day in my life at Carolina

One major philosophy I've adopted that has helped me get through my first semester and a half at Carolina— don't hit the snooze button.

I absolutely love Thursdays! It’s 8:45, and I’m rolling over to turn off my alarm and hop into my running clothes. One major philosophy I’ve adopted that has helped me get through my first semester and a half at UNC is to not hit the snooze button. While that may be extremely alarming to some of you, my days are packed, and for some reason, getting an early start to my day helps me to feel more organized. I scoot downstairs to the kitchen, grab a quick bite to eat, and head off for my run. As I run down Cameron, the sidewalk is packed with students hurrying to their 9:30 classes. People are chattering away, with each other or on cell phones, reading The Daily Tar Heel or squeezing in last minute studying. As I run and enjoy a beautiful day, thoughts about what I have left to do that day race through my mind.

My fabulous schedule gives me time to run, shower, and enjoy lunch before my first class. Lunch at the Chi Omega house is typically an opportunity to eat a good meal and chat with friends about anything from current events, politics, and classes to Wednesday night television and Thursday night plans.

No matter how much time I think I’ve allowed myself, I’m always racing to my 12:30 class. Fortunately, it’s not a very long walk, and after picking up the newspaper (I read the editorial page every day without fail), I sit down and pull out my notebook for an hour and fifteen minutes of interesting group politics. I’ll admit, it’s not my favorite part of the day, but it has its moments.

My 2:00 class is conveniently located on the floor below my previous class. The course title is the World Since 1945, and it’s my favorite class this semester. The material is interesting and so pertinent to most of the issues that appear in the news today. It also fits nicely with my European government class.

Thursday afternoons are sort of my cleanup time for the week. This is when I meet with professors if I need to, run errands, nap, and finish up any studying or homework assignments for my Friday morning Spanish class.

After dinner and an hour or so more of homework, I typically spend the rest of the night with friends, and we go out or watch television and just hang out.

Well, that’s my day. I’m sure you’re probably thinking, “You’re kidding! How can that be all she does?!” But I think you’d be surprised by the number of things you can find to occupy your college days!