{"id":2758,"date":"2015-02-07T14:42:32","date_gmt":"2015-02-07T18:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.fitnyc.edu\/admissions\/?p=2758"},"modified":"2015-02-07T14:42:32","modified_gmt":"2015-02-07T18:42:32","slug":"notes-from-the-6-train-how-to-survive-the-12-hour-school-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fitnyc.edu\/admissions\/2015\/02\/07\/notes-from-the-6-train-how-to-survive-the-12-hour-school-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Notes From the 6 Train: How to Survive the 12 Hour School-day"},"content":{"rendered":"

So I’m kind of a pro on this topic. Because I take 6 credits every semester, and only want to come to campus (at most 3 days a week, last semester it was 2) I usually end up having one day where I’m at campus for 12 hours, from 9 am to 9 pm. This is not my preferred schedule, but the class always seem to line up like this, so let me give you a play by play on how I survive, in case you ever find yourself in a similar position. This is particularly true for commuter students who have to travel long distances to come to campus. <\/p>\n

1. First, and most importantly, I remind myself that I only come 2 or 3 days a week.<\/p>\n

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2. Eat to win! I pack my lunch everyday, and it especially on these longs because going on and off campus to get food can be such a hassle, plus super expensive. You will need:
\n– A water bottle (gotta stay hydrated)
\n– A full lunch (full of protein, as you will need that energy to remain focused during your classes)
\n– Snacks! This one is pretty self explanatory.<\/p>\n

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3. Use whatever time you’re not in class to your advantage. You won’t be in class during the entire time. I have 3 classes that are scheduled in 3 hour time blocks, but I have still about 3 hours in between to kill. During these breaks I get work done, get a massage or acupuncture at the health clinic (this does have to be scheduled in advanced though) or even take a free fitness to waken myself up (there are free classes at the gym at FIT.) Though, with this last option I obviously I don’t do a really sweat inducing workout. I would suggest yoga. <\/p>\n

Other things you can doing your breaks:<\/p>\n

– Work! On campus jobs or workstudy
\n– Take a nap. the commuter lounge was basically made for that<\/p>\n

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4. Handle all of your on campus errands.
\n– Running to financial aid\/ bursar’s office
\n– Go to a club meeting\/ events held during common hours
\n– Go to a tutoring center\/ visit a teacher’s office hours<\/p>\n

I know that a 12 hour day seems daunting, but when you get home after such a productive day you feel good! Luckily, my 12 hour day is Thursday, and I have no classes on Friday so I either start my weekend early and go out OR go home and enjoy the well deserved, blissful rest.<\/p>\n

All things Color, Love, & Fashion,
\nAyanna L.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

So I’m kind of a pro on this topic. Because I take 6 credits every semester, and only want to come to campus (at most 3 days a week, last semester it was 2) I usually end up having one day where I’m at campus for 12 hours, from 9 am to 9 pm. This … <\/p>\n

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