<p>What do you think of having three classes back to back on Tuesday/Thursday schedule from 11am - 3:15pm? Is that too much for a first year? The timing is such that there is no time for lunch, but I guess a late breakfast would work. </p>
<p>I was looking online to see the hours of the dining halls and there are acronyms that I didn't understand. SSD and CB in particular, which seemed to correlate to the timing of a late breakfast or a late lunch.</p>
<p>CB = Continental Breakfast
SSD = Soup, Salad, Deli</p>
<p>That would be an annoying schedule for me, but if you must have those classes then I guess it is what it is. Your late lunch options will be pretty dry, but you could use plus dollars at the Pav or at West Range if you want more variety.</p>
<p>In theory, having three T/R classes back-to-back-to-back isn’t too bad, at least not in the beginning. It can become difficult if you have assignments due in those classes the same day, or exams in the same day. It’s doable, I did it during my third year, but it might be something to put off trying until the Spring.</p>
<p>Starting this year you’ll also be able to use meal swipes to buy certain a la carte meals, which is a good alternative for those who are looking for a late lunch. See: [Welcome</a> to CampusDish at University of Virginia!](<a href=“http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSMA/Virginia/DiningPlans/MealExchangeProgram.htm]Welcome”>http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSMA/Virginia/DiningPlans/MealExchangeProgram.htm)</p>
<p>Personally I find my days easier when I can get all my classes for the day back to back. Starting at 11 allows time to sleep and get a good big breakfast, then all the classes are knocked out with no waiting around in between, then (I assume) the rest of the day is free for work or go to activities or see friends or whatever. This is a style that I myself prefer as I like to work for large chunks of time without distraction or interruption, then have large chunks of carefree uninterrupted leisure time. However, a lot of students prefer to intersperse their work with breaks to get the most out of their studies. The difficulty of this schedule is really relative to his preferred working style. Wahoogrl08 makes a really good point about the exams; you should get an exam schedule and possibly a plan of assignments (at least major ones like papers) for the semester as a part of the syllabus on the first day of class, so you’ll know right away if there will be build-ups beyond stamina limits.</p>
<p>Exams are actually already up if you want to see what your schedule will be like! A few classes have professors who schedule their own exams, but generally it’s determined by what time/day your class is.</p>
<p>Don’t do that. Classes for an hour 15 min straight are hard to adjust to (at least for me, coming from a 45 minute period high school). 11-2 is bad enough. You need some time for lunch. You can always try it for a week and see how it goes, but like others have pointed out, when you have tests it will be a big pain. Even for 11-2 classes I would bring a lunchable (the cheap kind 4/$5 at Kroger). Salad/sandwich isn’t a bad take out box, and the convenience stores that accept plus dollars have good sandwiches and snacks as well. Remember that it is less of getting a lunch, and more of getting energy. Are you really going to be able to get 100% out of the class with that kind of schedule? etc. Anyways just think about it.</p>