Solo Student Life

My lifestyle as a University Student

First of all, let me share my daily routine with you

• 7:00 AM – Wake up
• 7:00 – 8:00 AM – Take a shower and eat breakfast
• 8:20 – Leave home for school
• 8:50 AM – 12:00 PM – Attend morning classes
• 12:00 – 1:00 PM – Lunch break
• 1:00 – 5:00 PM – Afternoon classes
• 5:30 PM – Arrive home
• 5:30 – 6:30 PM – Work on school assignments
• 7:00 PM – Head to my part-time job
• 7:30 – 12:00 AM -Part-time job
• 12:30 AM – Get home, take a shower
• After that – Go to bed

What do you think when you look at this kind of schedule?
This is just one side of my lifestyle—it’s not like I live this exact routine every single day.
However, there are moments when I feel like I’m being forced into this kind of life, whether I want it or not.

Before entering university, I imagined it as a place where I would have more freedom to study—
a place where I could actively deepen my learning according to my intellectual curiosity.

It’s true that academics may be a student’s primary focus.
However, each person has their own individuality, and don’t we all need a learning environment that suits us?

I understand that the level of freedom may vary from one university to another.
Still, I believe it is important to encourage students to take the initiative in their own learning.

Towards a More Flexible Learning Environment

While universities differ in the amount of freedom they offer, I believe it is essential to create an academic environment that allows students to take greater ownership of their learning.

My ideal is not to fill the curriculum with too many compulsory courses, but to offer a wider range of electives. This would give students the opportunity to tailor their studies to their own interests and career goals.
In addition, rather than packing the timetable from morning to evening, I envision a schedule with more flexibility—one that leaves room for self-study, research, or other meaningful activities.

The introduction of more online classes could also contribute to this flexibility, allowing students to manage their time more effectively and learn in an environment that suits them best.

Such an approach would not only nurture intellectual curiosity but also develop essential skills for life beyond graduation: critical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to learn independently. If education is truly meant to prepare us for the future, then fostering these qualities should be as important as fulfilling academic requirements.

University life is a limited chapter in our lives. That’s why I believe it’s important to find a way of learning that suits us and to protect our curiosity. I want to keep pursuing a style of learning that truly feels my own.