The absolute best thing about college is the freedom to build your own schedule. Whether you
thrive on 8am classes or prefer to stroll down to ISC around 12, the beauty of college is that you
can design a routine that fits to you.

Some things to consider:
● When do you focus best? Do you have the energy and determination to wake up for
early classes? Or do you enjoy studying late at night and sleeping in?
● How much leeway do you have with your classes? Unfortunately sometimes there’s only
one section of a class so you won’t have the option to shift it, but try focusing on what
you can control within your schedule
● Balance matters!! College isn’t just being productive 24/7. Sometimes having time for
social connection, relaxation, and fun is just as valuable as studying another hour in
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● Anchor points in your day. Try adding a few things to your schedule that are concrete
weekly/daily activities. For instance, meals, workouts, bedtimes

• Keep in mind that you can always change it! If something in your schedule is just not
  working, you can change it! Also, what’s considered your “ideal routine” will most likely
  change semester by semester as you get a new set of classes and adapt around them