Being a student-athlete means my days are often packed from start to finish, and Tuesdays during the fall 2024 semester were by far my busiest. From early mornings to late nights, I balanced a demanding pre-PA course load, gained the clinical hours I needed, and dedicated myself to athletics. It’s challenging, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I love being a student-athlete and working toward a successful career!
the early bird catches the worm, right? either way, my day starts when my alarm goes off at 4:45 in the morning after a few times hitting the snooze button. I’d like to say that I do my skincare and take my time, but that could not be further from the truth. I roll out of bed, change into my workout outfit, brush my teeth, and grab an apple to eat on the way to the weight room.
time for either weights or cardio! we do cardio 2x a week and a lift 3x a week. being surrounded by my teammates wakes me right up and starting with a workout sets myself up for a great day!
this is my chill time before practice. I eat breakfast, get my ankles taped, and get some work done. whether it’s making a TikTok, working on tasks for the clubs I am in, or getting an assignment done, I try to utilize this time to be productive.
practice time! we start with a warmup, then go through three events before a cooldown.
after practice, I quickly go down to the training room to get ice before I head home. if I have time, I will get a quick body shower in before walking to my first class of the day.
physics lab!
I walk back home and honestly, I just lay in bed until my next class of the day:)
neuroscience class!
another chance to get any work done while laying in bed. at around 6 I will heat up my meal prep and get ready for work.
work as a tech at the hospital! I work at least once a week so I can keep my PRN status without overwhelming myself with practice, school, and keeping somewhat of a social life. I take vitals, clean patients, check their glucose levels, and perform phlebotomy.
shower again and get ready for bed. not an early wakeup tomorrow so I get to sleep in 💤
