Hello, future Lancaster students! I’m Kathy, an MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LSCM) student at Lancaster University. If you’re wondering what a typical day as a student here looks like, let me take you on a journey through it!

Morning: the start of a happy day

7am - rise and shine!

I live in town and wake up early to to make it give me lots of time to get ready and get to campus on time, usually 2 hours before class.

I start my morning with a good breakfast, pack my bag (laptop, notebook, and water bottle - essentials!), and, if I have back-to-back classes, I prepare my lunch as well.

8:15am - the commute

I take a 5-minute walk to the bus station and hop on one of the many buses to campus (1, 1A, 41, or 42). The ride takes about 20-35 minutes, giving me time to listen to a podcast, review lecture notes, or take a quick nap. If I take Bus 41/42/100, I get dropped off right at Lancaster University Management School (LUMS), while Bus 1/1A stops at the Underpass, which is the central location on campus.

8:45am - arriving on campus

It normally takes 5-15 minutes to walk to class from the Underpass. I quite enjoy the fact that our school is on a hilltop, with beautiful green spaces. Walking through campus in the morning air always gives me a refreshing start to the day!

Academic life: engaging classes and learning beyond lectures

9am - time to learn!

Class times vary between 9 AM and 12 PM, lasting 1-3 hours each.

For instance, on a Tuesday in March, we had a guest lecture for our Global Sourcing module. It was an incredible experience meeting Lancaster University’s Head of Procurement and Head of Sustainability, learning about real-world procurement strategies, and even connecting with them on LinkedIn!

11am - more class, break or study time

If my morning class ends early, I just head home for a quick nap and continue studying.

If I have two continuous classes like 9am-11am and 12pm-2pm, I will find a spot at Uni to happily eat my lunch and have some rest. My favourite spot is Library B Floor, not too loud and not too quiet.

1pm - afternoon productivity

Afternoon classes typically start at 1pm, 2pm, or 3pm. The latest session I’ve had was a 3pm – 6pm class, but this is rare. I often get to go home early.

After class, I sometimes:

• Find a cozy study spot in the library to work on assignments.
• Book a free piano room on campus to practice, enjoy and just heal.
• Engage with useful career workshops and opportunities from The Careers Team, like:

1. Mock interviews and assessment centers with real employers.
2. 1-to-1 appointments for CV reviews and career coaching.
3. Other useful workshops like time management, resilience, and many more.

Evening: balancing work, social life and hobbies

6pm - staying active and social

Every evening is different in my week. Sometimes, it gets super busy and sometimes, it’s quite free. Some of my favourite activities include:

• Muaythai Society (Mon and Thurs) – a fun way to learn self-defence and stay fit.
• Badminton Society or badminton with friends (Sat, 2pm) – a great way to relax after a busy week.
• Supermarket run (Wed, 8pm) – perfect for grabbing discounted groceries.
• Dinner and relaxation – I love cooking, so I spend around an hour preparing a delicious meal, often cooking 3-4 portions at a time.
• Remaining time – I either keep up with my assignments or just simply rest.

Some final thoughts

Some days are incredibly busy, while others are more relaxed. What I’ve learned is that being fully present helps! It is like focusing 100% on studying when it’s study time and 100% on rest when it’s break time. This makes all the difference. So, are you excited to join Lancaster? We can’t wait to see you on campus! 😊

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