{"id":126,"date":"2013-11-01T18:44:33","date_gmt":"2013-11-01T22:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.fitnyc.edu\/admissions\/?p=126"},"modified":"2013-11-05T14:43:10","modified_gmt":"2013-11-05T18:43:10","slug":"the-evening-students-survival-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fitnyc.edu\/admissions\/2013\/11\/01\/the-evening-students-survival-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Evening Student’s Survival Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019m an evening student.\u00a0<\/p>\n

That means that by the time most of the working world is massaging their office feet and devouring dinner in the comfort of their homes, I\u2019m heading to class.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Being an evening student allows me to:<\/p>\n

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  1. Work full time.<\/li>\n
  2. Attend family responsibilites<\/li>\n
  3. Intern<\/li>\n
  4. Sleep late<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    All while pursuing my degree full time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

    Fabulous, right? You bet. But going to school after sundown is not without its own set of challenges.\u00a0 Many students have full schedules before the clock strikes 6:30 PM and we’re still<\/em> expected to be bright eyed and bushy tailed enough to pay attention, take notes, participate, and score well on quizzes and exams until dismissal three or four hours later.\u00a0 Here’s what you’ll need to tackle the challenges…<\/p>\n

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    Food<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Now isn\u2019t the time for steak and potatoes.\u00a0 You\u2019ll need something quick, compact, and energy boosting. \u00a0Some professors have a zero tolerance no food policy in class while others don\u2019t mind if you munch.\u00a0 Either way, discretion is golden as you don\u2019t want to disturb your classmates with the rustling of potato chip bags or the not-so-fragrant scent of tuna.<\/p>\n

    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Unless you’re lactose intolerant, you can’t go wrong with yogurt.\u00a0 I’ve recently discovered Chobani Flip- a myriad of Greek Yogurt flavors with delectable toppings. My favorite is Coco Loco, a coconut yogurt topped with toasted almonds and dark chocolate chunks.<\/p>\n

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    Mmmmmm….<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    An ancient Middle Eastern staple, hummus is excellent with fresh veggies, pita bread, or pretzels<\/p>\n

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    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lastly, I adore fresh fruit and fresh fruit smoothies.\u00a0 As nature’s very own fast food, there’s no limit to the variety of goodness to be snacked on. Fruit can be cut into cute little bite sizes or blended into a drink.<\/p>\n

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    So good…<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    \u00a0Mints<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 As most of us will have done our daily dance with Colgate hours earlier, be sure to carry a breath freshener with you.\u00a0 We do tons of group work at FIT and you don’t want your ideas to go unsaid just because you’re afraid to lean in and speak up amongst your peers.<\/p>\n

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    Don’t let this be you…<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It’s 2013.\u00a0 By 6:30 at night, it’s likely that your cellphone\/laptop\/tablet battery is preparing to die from all that web surfing and texting you’ve been doing.\u00a0 Many students use their laptop or tablet as a notebook in class and you’d always<\/em> want to have a\u00a0charged cell phone.\u00a0 Save yourself the inconvenience of being without your electronic devices.\u00a0 Bring your charger with you.<\/p>\n

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    Stay charged…<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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    Flats<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To the ladies who strut in heels all day, I applaud you. \u00a0Heels are sexy.\u00a0 They elongate the legs, do wonders for your gait, and skyrocket your confidence.\u00a0 But we all know that at the end of the day, the dogs are barking. Some of them are even howling.\u00a0 When your feet hurt, there’s no way you can concentrate on anything else.\u00a0 Give that pinky toe a break and whip out the flats.\u00a0 You’ll be glad you did.<\/p>\n

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    Your pinky toe will thank you.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This is just a guide.\u00a0 Feel free to include other things in your survival\u00a0goodie bag\u00a0like a bottle of water, cleansing wipes, travel deodorant, power bars, almonds, mascara, a comb\u00a0or anything else that will keep you alert, your metabolism revved, and your body feeling good during your evening class.<\/p>\n

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    Keep it going…<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    \u00a0Evening Students, what keeps your flame lit\u00a0during\u00a0 late night classes? Let me know in the comments below.<\/p>\n

    To Infinity And Beyond,<\/p>\n

    Jaiah<\/p>\n

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