In
this section, you'll discover the day-to-day realities of U.S. life
that you won't find in a college brochure. Start by reading below “A
Day in the Life of a College Student,” which will help you envision
what your own schedule might look like. You can also learn to navigate
grocery stores, obtain a U.S. driver's license, get medical attention,
and utilize technology to stay in touch with loved ones back home. And
then there's the fun stuff—concerts, sports, organizations, and
countless other forms of entertainment, both on campus and off.
A Day in the Life of a College Student
7:30 a.m. Alarm goes off. Wake up, shower, and dress for the day. Check the weather to see if you need an umbrella to get to class.
8:15 a.m. Stop by the dining hall for a quick breakfast.
9 a.m.–10 a.m. First class of the day—European history.
10 a.m.–11 a.m. Run errands: Go to the school bookstore for supplies—printer paper, highlighters, folders; stop by library to pick up books for sociology research paper.
11 a.m.–12 p.m. Economics class.
12 p.m.–1 p.m. Meet friends at dining hall for lunch. Review notes for biology quiz.
1 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Biology class and lab. Quiz today.
2:30 p.m.–3 p.m. Read chapter five of history book for tomorrow's lecture.
3 p.m.–4 p.m. Sociology class.
4 p.m.–6 p.m. Read books for sociology paper and socialize in residence hall lounge area—or go outside to study, if the weather's nice.
6 p.m.–7 p.m. Dinner in the dining hall, pick up mail at the campus mail station.
7 p.m.–8 p.m. Biology Club meeting.
8 p.m.–9 p.m. Watch favorite TV show.
9 p.m.–10 p.m. Work on sociology research paper.
10 p.m.–11 p.m. Socialize with roommate and friends, check e-mails, catch up on the news via the Internet.
11 p.m. Bedtime, rest up for tomorrow.
