Ever since I’ve started university, I’ve realized the importance of having a strong and consistent routine which has allowed me to fit in all my studying as well as time for socializing and joining societies.
Below is an example of a typical day in my life as a student in the SELCS department.
8am – I wake up and eat breakfast which is usually a yoghurt bowl with fruit, or I choose porridge. I am definitely an early bird and most productive in the morning, so I like to wake up early.
9am – I really enjoy a slow morning so around this time I workout, shower and allow myself plenty of time to get ready to leave for university.
11am – This is usually when I have my first lecture of the day.
This year I have chosen Latin American Cinema which is one of my favourite ones. Since I am a language student, I am very lucky because I can choose most of my modules.
1pm – After my lecture, I have my lunch which I prepared and packed the night before. I meet up with my friends in the SELCS Common Room and chat until roughly 2pm.
2pm – I go to the library to do some reading for my modules. Sometimes I have some coursework to do or some academic articles to get on with.
I usually stay in the Student Centre for around two hours.
4pm to 6pm – My final lecture of the day. Since I do a joint degree, I also have some modules in the School of Management and today I had Accounting where we learned and discussed the relevant costs in decision making for businesses.
6pm to 8 pm – Every Tuesday, I go to the events organized by the UCL Taylor Swift Society, of which I am a committee member.
It is a great way to switch off from classes and see my committee friends for a while. The society is so welcoming, and the events are always unique and very creative.
8pm – Time to head home on the bus and start making dinner. I like to do all my uni work on campus so when I come home, I can relax and chill. To unwind, I also usually watch some Netflix or listen to music.
10:30pm – This is when I usually start getting ready for bed. I like to read a bit, instead of going on my phone, and I then go to sleep!
This is what a typical day looks like. For my degree specifically, I don’t have a lot of contact hours, so I try to make the most of my time on campus, whether it is by joining societies or having study sessions with friends.
Sofia Buffoni, School of European Languages, Culture and Society (SELCS)
This blog post is an example of one day in the life of a student at UCL. Each day looks different for each student depending on the degree, department, year of study, timetable and modules chosen.
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Published: 3 February 2025