I had a long list of things I wanted to accomplish during break. Instead of just lazing around all day, I wanted to be at least a little bit productive.
Ha. Joke’s on me, right?
In reality, my day went a lot like this:
- Stay up really, really late watching Netflix or sports, reading a book, or playing
- Trivial Pursuit.
- Sleep in until two in the afternoon.
- Eat a lot of food.
- Repeat.
Looking back on it, I think I was subconsciously trying to give myself a good amount of relaxation time in preparation for a busy second semester. Because I am going to be really busy this semester.
1. Full schedule of classes
First semester I had four classes (12 s.h.), which worked well for me. I eased my way into college, but now I feel comfortable enough to take more. So this semester I have a full schedule of classes (18 s.h.). However, two of my classes aren’t your typical classes (see #2 and #3 on this list). I’m even taking an online course, so I need to make sure I stay on top of all the assignments.
2. Fans First Practicum
For my Sport and Recreation Management major, I’m required to complete nine semester hours of field experience. Due to the fact that I’m a student videographer for the football team, fall practicums are a little difficult to do. For that reason, I’m doing one this spring. During Fans First, I will have a class from 5:30-8:00 p.m. every Wednesday night, and throughout the week I will volunteer at athletic events (men’s and women’s basketball, track and field, wrestling, and so on).
3. Alternative Spring Break
I heard about this during my last semester of high school when a graduate from my high school posted about joining a spring break team, and I immediately knew I would want to join one too. The class meets every Monday night, and during spring break I’ll be traveling to Columbus, Ohio to work with people in criminal justice reform.
4. Blogging/Writing
I’ve been blogging for Iowa Admissions for one semester now, and I’ve definitely enjoyed it. I slacked off at times, but I’m hoping to change that this semester. I’d like to try to get more involved in writing in other ways at the University of Iowa this semester, though. Maybe Her Campus or The Daily Iowan, but I haven’t decided yet.
5. Getting a job
Not sure exactly what yet, but I will be getting a job this semester!
6. Filming spring football
This won’t be happening until late March or early April, but I’m really excited to film football again.
7. Field trip to Minnesota
While writing this post, I’ve been waiting in line at the Field House since six a.m. to sign up for the field trip to Minnesota (registration isn’t until 8:45 a.m., but it’s on a first-come, first-served basis). It’s open to all majors, but the Sport and Recreation Management program organizes two field trips every year (one in the fall; one in the spring).
On this trip, we’ll be doing a lot of fun and exciting things: 1) Tour of US Bank Stadium, 2) Q&A with Vikings executives, 3) Tour of Mayo Clinic Square (Timberwolves’ new training facility and offices), 4) Q&A with Timberwolves executives, 5) Timberwolves vs. Lakers game, 6) Post-game photo on the court, 7) Tour of the National Sports Center, 8) Q&A with National Sports Center executives, and 9) Q&A with MLS National Sales Center executives.
8. Clubs and organizations
I’m in the Sport and Recreation Management Club and KRUI (although I really slacked off with my involvement at KRUI). I really hope to get more involved with those clubs, plus others as well.
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