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A day in of a university student

Sarah's Discovery

By UzzyPublished 3 years ago • 3 min read

From a deep sleep, Sarah was startled awake by the alarm. It was already 7 a.m. when she groggily reached over to hush the obtrusive noise. She screamed, "Oh no!" as her heart raced. On a day that was critical for her, with assignments and classes at the university waiting for her, she had slept in.

Sarah jumped out of bed and quickly dressed, donning her go-to pair of jeans and a cozy hoodie. She snatched up her backpack and stuffed it with her notebooks, laptop, and a quickly made sandwich for lunch. She hurried out the door with a cup of coffee in her hand, her thoughts racing with the day's tasks.

Sarah couldn't help but notice the vivid energy pulsing about her as soon as she arrived on campus. Students hurried by, engaged in lively conversations. She went with the flow, making her way through the maze of buildings to Sociology 101, her first class. The subject of the lecture was inequity, and Sarah was enthralled by the professor's observations. She made some quick notes with the intention of researching the topic further at a later time.

Before her next lesson, Sarah had a quick break and decided to go to the university library. She browsed the bookcases while inhaling the aroma of books. She noticed a specific title—a large, worn-out book on ancient civilizations. She slipped the book under her arm and made her way to a quiet area after becoming curious.

Sarah lost herself in the tales of vanished empires for hours on end. She was overcome by the excitement of discovery, which sparked her interest in learning more. She recognized that her passion for history had been reignited, and she thought about adding a minor in it.

Sarah drew herself reluctantly away from the books and went to her next lesson, Psychology 203. Sarah was fascinated by the vibrant conversation about the complexities of human behavior that the lecturer conducted. Her own knowledge was strained by the collision of opposing viewpoints. Her head was filled to the brim with questions once the class was over.

Sarah went to the college park for solitude during her lunch break. She located a peaceful bench while the light breeze rustled the foliage. She pulled out her sandwich and looked around at the colorful array of students. The air was filled with music, laughter, and the unmistakable buzz of life. She couldn't help but be in awe of the variety and opportunity all around her.

Sarah went to the campus research facility for her afternoon lab feeling renewed. She put on a lab coat and eagerly started an experiment to see how well a new medicine affected plant growth. Her hands carefully measured, combined, and evaluated the outcomes. She was enthralled by the complex dance of science and was reminded of the possible effect she may have on the world.

Sarah's final lesson of the day was Creative Writing 305 as the day came to an end. A story set in a dystopian future was the hard prompt that the professor provided. As pens flowed across paper, crafting tales of hope, survival, and resiliency, the room became silent. Sarah poured her creativity onto the paper, creating a tale that reflected her hopes and anxieties.

After finishing her last sentence, Sarah understood that her day had been an adventure—a journey of discovery and personal development. She was astounded by the wide variety of information and experiences she had come across in just one day. Her need for knowledge was being sated by the university, which had evolved into a creative fire.

Sarah prepared for the next round of her scholastic adventure as the sun began to set by packing her possessions. She had learned from the day that she could learn and improve at every turn. She strode into the path in front of her with renewed zeal, welcoming the limitless opportunities that awaited her as a university student.

Sarah realized at that point that her education was not limited to the four walls of a classroom. The day had taught her that the world was her university and that every opportunity to broaden her views were everywhere. She left with a fresh feeling of purpose, eager to embrace each day with the same zeal and curiosity that had propelled her day of exploration.

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    Written by Uzzy