My Week Overview

 Having a consistent schedule or routine is important. But sometimes that routine can get interrupted by different events that come up last minute. It can be easy to get stressed out if something comes up or creates a basic routine to go out of order. But I have learned especially through my freshman year of college to learn how to go with the flow and be in the moment.


Typically during my days I like to stay in somewhat of a routine based on what classes I have. My Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays I have a large break from 10am to 2pm. I like to take this time to relax if I need it (especially on Mondays) then head over to Macintosh to grab lunch and finally go to the library to get work done. I try not to spend a large amount of time in my dorm because it will just make me get unmotivated when I need to be doing homework or assignments. I will usually just spend about an hour to hour and a half relaxing in my dorm and then head to get lunch. I meet up with a couple friends in the dining hall. It is nice to catch up with them to see how their days are going and talk about random things. After lunch I go straight to the library. First I will just try to look and see what I need to do. I also make sure I am prioritizing what I have to get done first and what needs to get done sooner than the other assignments. 

My Tuesdays and Thursdays look a little bit different. I have work from 10:30am to 12:30pm. After this I have about an hour until my back-to-back classes. I typically go to Starbucks since it is right by where I work and do any assignments or tasks I have to get done. Sometimes there will be days I just need to sit and relax so I will do that as well. I head to Freed for my classes for those days. Then I finally finish up class at 4:15pm and head back to my dorm. Typically I will have some kind of meeting or Alpha Xi event in the evening most days. 

Sticking to my routine during the days has made my life much easier at night. If I can focus during the days and stay motivated I have a lot less homework to do after class and meetings. Doing this has also relieved some stress because after meetings or events I do not have nearly as much motivation to get my laptop out and focus. Plus it leaves me more time to do fun things or hangout with friends as well. Of course there will be days I have to do work later at night but if I can make my life easier I will gladly do so. If I have learned anything this year I have realized time management is key!

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  1. Emma KeyMarch 26, 2026 at 1:07 PM

    Hi Mckenna! I loved hearing about your weekly routine between your classes! I also love going to starbucks on tuesdays and/or thursdays. Thank you for sharing!

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