The Typical Day of a Student at Ohio State University
“It’s not always rainbows and buckeyes, it’s compromise.” Maroon 5 said that right? But in all honesty, the day at Ohio State University depends on the time of the year. For fun, lets just say it right about now. We are post spring break, working our way toward finals week, aka Hell week. Feel the icy chill of winter, and the warmth of the spring sun? Feel your allergies and sinuses screaming at mother nature because they have no clue what season it is? Yaaaaasss. As a student that goes to a campus that is one of the largest in the country, you can probably guess that a usual day includes an early morning, a good pair of shoes, a long walk, and a bit too much coffee.
1. The early morning.
8 AM’s are the most cruel way to get someone out of bed. Even if I decide to roll out of bed late enough that I have to do the awkward run/walk to my lecture that is 20 minutes away, I am still looking at a 7:30 AM alarm. Ouch. So what if I don’t go? Well, my ever multiplying student loan debt begs me to go because I long to one day have enough money to not be in debt. Pursuit of Happiness y’all.
2. The long walk (Numero Dos).
Congrats, you made it through your 8 AM, and you only dozed once or twice… Okay, at least four times, but on the bright side, your professor puts her notes online after class, so studying for that exam will be easy. Now you must walk from north campus of Ohio State University to south in 15 minutes. The walk/run is back. By the time you get there you’re sweating even though it’s 30 degrees outside. Damn women’s deodorant and it’s commercials that claim their product to be the equivalence of the Lord himself.
3. The hour of downtime.
You’re between classes, so what do you do? Glance through your planner at all the things you should be doing.. such as the research project, the 8-10 page paper, the exams on top of exams, and the ever-looming finals. and then? Glance at the more important stuff, like Instagram. Because if this whole college deal doesn’t work out, you could always become an Instagram mode. #Blessed
4. Yet another walk across Ohio State University.
Did you wear your fitness watch that makes you look corny, but screams “one time, I walked to the RPAC for something other than food.”? Cool, me too. No other explanation needed, because by the time you read through my lengthy explanation ranting about the fact that by 2 in the afternoon, I’ve walked enough for a 5K race, you’re already late.
5. The awkward lunch-dinner meal. Is it linner? Is it dunch? The world may never know.
It’s now 3 pm, and you realized you haven’t ate. Once again, get out your phone! Open that Tapingo app, and find something close by to pay too much money for. If you’re like me it’s Panera on Med campus. Try to skip that 99 cent pastry.
6. The dreaded Ohio State University evening class
By now, you’ve completely checked out or you’ve drank enough coffee for two people. Which ever person you choose to be, you’re probably still not paying attention. Instead, you’re stressing about the fact that you have that research project, that 8-10 page paper, and exams on top of exams. Seems a lot scarier now than four hours ago. But you got this because when you get home you’re going to pull an all-nighter and rock that exam.
7. Study time
With a minor complete mental breakdown behind you, you’re ready to study. Sit back and relax, but not too much or you’ll fall asleep.
One hour down…
dozed off once.
Two hours down…
Oh look, a snapchat. Okay, I need to turn my phone off.
Three hours down…
dozed off again, maybe if I get up and move and sing it’ll help. Oops, spent ten minutes singing the “That’s 70s Show Theme Song”. Hello Wisconsin!
8. Sleep
Hallelujah. Ready to do it again tomorrow? Me neither.
