Day in the Life of an Engineering Student at U of T

6:00 am

I love to start my days early! I think early morning starts are absolutely beautiful and peaceful. The first thing I do when I get out of bed is take a shower and complete my skincare routine. Showering first thing really helps to wake me up and prepare me for a full day of work.

7:00 am

At this time, I start my first two-hour study session. During this time, I would focus on either working on an assignment or getting some practice problems done. Sometimes, I feel the urge to get back in bed so to keep occupied I sip on some water or eat a fruit!

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9:00 am

On Wednesdays, I have 6 hours of classes back to back! At the start of the semester, I struggled with this a lot but I've figured out how to keep up my energy and attention during this time. During the ten minute breaks in between classes, I use that time to eat a snack, do a five minute cardio session or spend a few minutes outside on the balcony. I find that having little activities to do during the day is really essential for me to avoid burnout.

3:00pm

Lunch time! For lunch today, I made some oven baked hash-browns with sweet peppers and chicken on the side. Since, I do not have much time I find this meal to be quick, easy and delicious. During this time, I watch an episode of one of my shows or I entertain myself with Tiktok!

5:00pm

Meeting with my design team and project group. It's nice being on a team and working with a group of people. It's a great way to make friends especially with everything being online! A good three hours of social interaction while being productive is such a mood lifter and it makes me feel more interested in the work being done.

8:00pm

I spend the rest of my night studying or working on assignments. I usually call it a night at about 12am and I always feel great going to bed knowing that I've had a productive day!