A week in the life of a Social Work student

As a first-year student, studying MSW (Master of Social Work) at Kingston University, here is what a (realistic) week looks like for me during term time.

Monday & Tuesday: Kicking off the week with classes
7:30/8AM – Get up & ready, have breakfast, and pack my coffee, lunch and snacks for the day
9:10AM – Travel to Uni (on the free uni bus)
10AM - 1PM – Attend my first class of the week
1-2PM – Lunch break
2-4PM – Attend second class/seminar

Wednesday: Mid-week errands
Slower morning after 2 days of learning about intense/sensitive topics…
11AM – Brunch
12:20PM – Travel to Uni
1-3PM – Readiness for Direct Practice session group 2
3PM – Go to library to work and/or borrow books
4/5PM – Grocery shopping
7PM – Night in with a home cooked dinner and a movie

Thursday: Work and independent study
10AM-12PM – Work as Student Ambassador for university
2-6PM – Study at the library or in a nice café
7PM – Movie night in or at the cinema

Friday: Self-care day
9-11:30AM – Do my laundry, deep clean my space, self-care with music
1-2PM – Go for a nice walk along the riverside
2-6PM – Study at the library or in a nice café
7PM – Movie night in or at the cinema

Saturday & Sunday: chill weekend
11AM – Brunch
12-1PM – Go for a nice walk along the riverside or in a park
Saturday 2-6PM – Study at the library or in a nice café
Sunday 1-3PM – Go to local student pantry for a great deal on everyday groceries
Sunday 4-6PM – Meal prep for the week
7PM – Go to the cinema (Saturday) or movie night in (Sunday)

Repeat. :smile: