Written by: Chris Zuniga, Cisneros Class of 2022
9:05 am
Catch the shuttle from the Mount Vernon Campus to the Foggy Bottom Campus. The shuttle is always half-empty, which makes for some quiet music-listening time.
9:35 am
I start the day with my Sociology class and then go straight into Intro to Political Communication. I enjoy my sociology class very much. We learn everything from the sociology of fashion to the sociological effects of poverty — at the moment, we’re learning about the sociological effects of robots in the workforce.
12:30 pm
I am a Student Administrative Assistant at the Cisneros Institute. A day at work usually involves helping maintain a comfortable space for Scholars and staff. I also help Dr. Vaquera compile research on educational equity for Latino students in the United States. It’s another way for Dr. Vaquera and her team to help students like us. It’s why I’m here at GW.
3:00 pm
45 minutes before my favorite class of the day. With this time, I work on whatever homework I can and de-clutter my email inbox, and sometimes talk and meet up with friends.
3:45 pm
Class is in session… and my classmates are confused about why there are always two chairs in the center of the room obstructing our perfect circle. If only they knew I do it before every class for a little laugh.
5:00 pm
I’m done for the day. I go to Chipotle for the bowl I always get, as I do each weekday, sometimes twice a day. White rice, steak, pinto beans, pico de gallo, cheese, lettuce, guac. If you haven’t tried it, you’re missing out.
7:00 pm
After 7:00 PM, time seems to go faster. I know if I don’t sleep at least 5 hours, I’ll be tired the next day. But it’s still too early to call it a night without feeling unproductive. So, I bust out my reading and writing assignments or work on my own personal ventures, like working on my book, organizing an upcoming podcast, and running a jewelry website.
11:00 pm
Around this time, I wrap up whatever I’m doing and get ready for bed. I’ve done enough to call today a success.
Chris Zuniga is a second-year Cisneros Scholar. Chris' views are his own and not necessarily reflective of the Cisneros Institute.