{"id":34236,"date":"2016-08-19T09:00:45","date_gmt":"2016-08-19T16:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-business-school-student\/"},"modified":"2016-08-19T09:00:45","modified_gmt":"2016-08-19T16:00:45","slug":"a-day-in-the-life-of-a-business-school-student","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-business-school-student\/","title":{"rendered":"A Day in the Life of a Business School Student"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By\u00a0Elana Goodwin<\/a>\u00a0on August\u00a013, 2016<\/em><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s hard to know what something will be like until you actually experience it \u2014 but it\u2019s helpful to have some idea of what to expect, especially when it comes to something as major as business school.<\/p>\n

If you are thinking about going to business school<\/a> or are planning to start b-school this fall, here\u2019s some insight into what you can expect your days to look like as a business school student.<\/p>\n

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Classes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Obviously, much of your days will be spent<\/a> learning and in class. You can expect to probably attend at least three classes a day, though that will depend on your schedule and area of focus.<\/p>\n

Unlike in undergrad<\/a>, where you no doubt skipped class whenever you felt like it \u2014 when the weather was less than optimal, or when you didn\u2019t like the professor or subject \u2014 you don\u2019t really have that luxury as a business school student, so off to class you go. In business school, you won\u2019t want to miss class because you actually like your classes and what you\u2019re studying, and your classes will give you important knowledge you\u2019ll need to know in the future.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also probably have smaller class sizes, meaning your absence would definitely be noticed, and you\u2019re expected to fully participate in and come prepared for classes, which may take up the bulk of your day.<\/p>\n

Food<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As a student anywhere in any school, you gotta eat. As a business school student, you may find that grabbing breakfast, lunch, or dinner with friends or peers is a great way to connect with people<\/a> and give you a chance to eat while also furthering your network of contacts.<\/p>\n

A big part of your everyday will be finding the time to eat and eating whatever you brought with you or bought yourself. It\u2019s important to make sure you\u2019re eating properly as skipping meals or skimping on food will bring down your energy levels and will make you less productive and engaged in classes.<\/p>\n

Extracurriculars<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Just like in undergrad<\/a>, there are lots of business and grad student clubs you can and should join to get the most out of your time in b-school. Not only will you meet new people and make friends, but being part of a club and attending club meetings is worthwhile as they can help you network and give you great experiences to put on your resume.<\/p>\n

Additionally, there are often presentations and visiting lecturers advertised around school and it may be beneficial to go to some of these events, especially if they\u2019re on topics that are interesting to you or related to what you\u2019re studying or hoping to do after graduation. There will be many days during which you\u2019ll stick around the campus to attend an extra lecture or head to whatever location your group is meeting at to get together with the clubs you\u2019ve joined<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Homework<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Think you had a lot of reading and work as an undergrad? Well, your workload as a business school student will almost definitely be bigger. You\u2019ll be expected to produce that muchbetter writing<\/a>, that much more detailed research, and to go the extra mile \u2014 in whatever form that mile may be.<\/p>\n

Since you\u2019re attending business school, the range of your reading load will probably be narrower, but that doesn\u2019t mean less substantial or easier to understand. You\u2019ll be up against deadlines, juggling homework with other commitments and things you\u2019d like to do, so setting up a schedule and learning to budget your time will mean your everyday will run that much smoother as you\u2019re not procrastinating.<\/p>\n

Downtime<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As a b-school student,<\/a> it\u2019s important to maintain a healthy work-life balance so you don\u2019t burn yourself out. Even if you feel like you don\u2019t have the time to take a few minutes for yourself, you\u2019re likely to be more productive when you return to work after giving yourself a break. Set aside some time to work out \u2014 whether you run, do yoga, swim, etc. \u2014 as exercising will actually give you more energy, make you feel good, and keep your body in shape.<\/p>\n

You should also make time each day, or at least each week, to do something you really enjoy, likepleasure reading<\/a>,\u00a0volunteering, watching TV, drawing, playing video games, meditating, or some other hobby.<\/p>\n

Sleep<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Yes, you could just keep your body fueled on caffeine, but as a business school student especially, you need to practice good time management<\/a> so you give yourself enough time to get a good night\u2019s sleep. Not getting enough sleep will affect your ability to concentrate, think, and participate in class, so make sure it\u2019s a priority.<\/p>\n

All in all, business school may not end up being all that different than undergrad, depending on your experience and involvement on campus. But hopefully, you now have a better idea of what to expect as a business school student so you won\u2019t be completely surprised by what\u2019s in store once you are one.<\/p>\n

For more college news, and to search for off-campus housing, tutors near campus, and jobs for college students, go to\u00a0Uloop.com.<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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