What to do with your free time.
The names have been changed, but the questions are real...
Q: I have this huge gap in my schedule - four hours actually - any suggestions as to what I could do while waiting to go to my next class?
-- DAN
NEW YORK, NY
A: Great question, Dan! Four hours is a huge gap; luckily, there are plenty of things you can do with it.
In high school you went to class during the day, and did homework at night. College, as you've probably figured out in the last few weeks, is totally different! You do plenty of studying during the day, and a nice big gap between classes lets you really dig into Introduction to Ethics. Try wandering around the library until you find your personal favorite study spot. You can also:
· get a work/study job
· visit your advisor or professors
· ask some classmates to meet you for coffee and a review of the day's notes
· clear up some of that missing paperwork (every freshman has some).
Still have time? Here's something really special you can do.
All colleges have secret treasures - things like hidden rooftop gardens, free art galleries, and special collections. I once worked at a university that boasted an entire Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton peering over the staircase. Make it your quest to find at least one "secret" this semester - and share it with someone worthy!