<p>I have the most messed up schedule this semester and I can't do anything about it... I'm an art student and studio classes last 2 hours and 45 minutes each (regular classes last 1hr 15 min). I'm in 4 studio classes this semester. I can't opt out, I need them to graduate.</p>
<p>On Tuesdays and Thursdays I go to class at 8am for 2hr 45min, then I have a break until 2pm, which is when I have 3 consecutive classes in a row without a break -- yes, 7 hours and 15 minutes of non-stop class. The entire day totals at 10 hours of class!! This will be every T/Th of the semester.</p>
<p>I'm currently sitting in my 3rd class of the day and I'm about to go insane. I still have one more studio class after this! My head hurts, my back hurt, and I'm mentally exhausted.</p>
<p>I need some advice. Dropping classes isn't an option... and they don't offer them at different times. </p>
<p>Maybe I could find a place to sleep during my break from 10:45 to 2...? Is there some form of natural energy booster -- other than coffee?? I need to keep my energy and concentration up if I'm going to power through this 10-hour day... Has anyone had a similar schedule? Thanks!</p>
<p>Agree with Drew.
You should hit the gym, 11am-noon.
Eat your packed lunch, complex carbs and protein, drink plenty of water.
Then study until 2pm.
You are not feeling well because you probably didn’t sleep well, didn’t eat a proper breakfast or lunch, dehydrated and are too caffeinated.</p>
<p>Better your health! Everyone should because it will make you feel better both mentally and physically. Spend time doing what you feel would benefit you most during the downtime.</p>
<p>I was in class from 11AM to 10 at night this summer (mid May - early August) for classes on t/th, and I was able to stay awake by lifting weights for an hour before class started. It sucked in the afternoon, but I usually ate well enough to get through the evening class.</p>
<p>Pack your own lunch, and if you need to take a nap… I used my hour of downtime between classes to nap sometimes and it was a godsend.</p>
<p>I have about 10 hours of class on Tuesday, but with decent amount of breaks periodically. My first class starts at 8 to 9, then at 1-4pm, then from 4:30-5:15, and lastly, 6-9pm. But then get wed and fridays off. I only have one class on monday and a little less of tues for thurs. I like it because it gives me something to do all day and i have plenty of time to do my assignments.</p>