A Week in the Life

Are you considering a program at CEI but wonder what it would be like to be a student here? Meet three current students and learn what their typical week looks like.

Chloe T
Meet Chloe T

Pursuing an Associates of science degree towards dental hygiene

Gabriel Clark
Meet Gabriel Clark

General Studies student pursuing an Associate of Arts

Annalee G Larson
Meet Annalee G Larson

LPN to RN Bridge program

Meet Chloe T

ursuing an Associates of science degree towards dental hygiene.

Meet Gabriel Clark

General Studies student pursuing an Associate of Arts.

Meet Annalee G Larson

LPN to RN Bridge program.

Chloe T

General Science

Gabriel Clark

Associate of Arts

Annalee G Larson

RN
“I chose CEI because it had a range of options for times for the classes I needed, and at an affordable price.”
“The College of Eastern Idaho has been a foundational building block for my professional career. The institution's affordability, accessibility, and genuine care for students provided a launching pad for me to excel and find purpose in my future.”
“Attending CEI has given me the flexibility to further my education while still being able to work, and be a mom and wife. It also has provided me with amazing opportunities.”

About Me

A little about me! My name is Chloe Schoneman. I’m 20 years old and decided to transfer from a university to CEI. I’m currently getting all of my generals for an associates of science degree that I can put towards dental hygiene! This school has worked very well for me because it’s so much easier to communicate with my professors, learn in small settings, and be able to get more personal with my peers.

Hi! My name is Gabriel Clark, and I am a General Studies student pursuing an Associate of Arts. I chose to come to the College of Eastern Idaho out of necessity. During the pandemic's peak, I wanted to continue my education. However, I sought an in-classroom experience without having to pay egregious costs. The convenience and affordability of the college made CEI a perfect choice. Now nearing the end of my degree, I have chosen to continue my education at CEI due to the college's amicability and access to opportunity. After I complete my program, I plan on transferring to a four-year university to continue my pursuit of a Law Degree!

Hello, I am AnnaLee Larson. I am a mom to 4 littles, a wife, a student, and Student Senate President. I attended CEI a few years ago to become an LPN, and then came back to get my RN. I am currently in the LPN to RN Bridge program. Outside of being a mom, wife, and student, I babysit fulltime and work a few times a month as an LPN. To say I am busy is an understatement, however, CEI allows me to have a busy life while still achieving my academic goals. I was able to take a few prerequisites at a time or attend full-time if my schedule permitted. I love that CEI allows the flexibility needed for my busy life, is affordable, and has the best nursing program in the area.

My Week

Click days in the time table below to see the details.

Sunday
6AM - 6PM
Day Off
On Sundays, I take the day off and prepare for the upcoming week.
6PM - 7PM
Dinner
7PM - 10PM
Time Off
On my free time I like to watch TV or play video games.
Monday
6AM - 9AM
Time Off
Wake up for work at 11AM
9AM - 11AM
Breakfast
Make breakfast. After that, I start to pack a lunch for work.
11AM - 3PM
Work
3PM - 4PM
Lunch
Eat lunch while working.
4PM - 6PM
Break
Off work, time to head home!
6PM - 7PM
Dinner
7PM - 10PM
Time Off
Tuesday
6AM - 9AM
Time Off
Wake up for my first class at 2PM.
9AM - 10AM
Breakfast
10AM - 1PM
Break
Get ready, pack bookbag.
1PM - 2PM
Travel
Head to class
2PM - 4PM
In-class
4PM - 5PM
Break
Free time. Usually will grab food until my next class.
5PM - 6PM
In-class
6PM - 7PM
Dinner
7PM - 10PM
Time Off
Wednesday
6AM - 11AM
Day Off
Wake up at 11AM - off day, no school
11AM - 7PM
Study
Do any homework, notes, or studying that has been assigned.
7PM - 8PM
Dinner
8PM - 10PM
Break
Thursday
6AM - 9AM
Time Off
Wake up for my first class at 2PM.
9AM - 10AM
Breakfast
10AM - 1PM
Break
Get ready, pack bookbag.
1PM - 2PM
Travel
Head to class
2PM - 4PM
In-class
4PM - 5PM
Break
Free time. Usually will grab food until my next class.
5PM - 6PM
In-class
6PM - 7PM
Dinner
7PM - 10PM
Time Off
Friday
6AM - 9AM
Time Off
Wake up for work at 11AM
9AM - 11AM
Breakfast
Make breakfast. After that, I start to pack a lunch for work.
11AM - 3PM
Work
3PM - 4PM
Lunch
Eat lunch while working.
4PM - 6PM
Study
Free time! Go over any homework.
6PM - 7PM
Dinner
7PM - 10PM
Time Off
Saturday
6AM - 9AM
Day Off
9AM - 10AM
Breakfast
10AM - 3PM
Study
Finish up any homework
3PM - 10PM
Date night
Hangout with girlfriend.
Sunday
6AM - 5PM
Day Off
On Sundays, I usually take the day off - I'll take a walk, spend time with friends, and rest.
5PM - 6PM
Dinner
My husband and I use our crockpot at least once a week - this makes dinner prep so much easier! A plus is the leftovers which I'll either pack for lunch or eat as another dinner (or two!).
6PM - 10PM
Study
If this is an exam week, I'll set aside Sunday afternoon/evening to study a little before the week begins, prioritizing the first exam I'll take.
Book a Study Room
Monday
6AM - 7AM
Breakfast
Make coffee/breakfast and get ready for the day.
7AM - 10AM
Study
After classes last week, I made flashcards and study charts, and I also rewrote my lecture notes. I studied these on Saturday, so today I should be solidifying what I've learned. If there are multiple exams this week, I'll prioritize them in the order I will take them.
Book a Study Room
10AM - 12PM
Laundry
I often continue studying while waiting for the laundry to finish its cycle.
12PM - 1PM
Lunch
1PM - 3PM
Study
Sometimes I meet with a classmate or two to study for upcoming exams. If not, I use this free afternoon for more individual study.
Campus Library
3PM - 5PM
Exercise
Take a break and get some exercise. My husband and I love taking walks during the week!
5PM - 6PM
Dinner
6PM - 10PM
Study
My goal for tonight is to make sure I know the study material, since I'll be spending most of the day tomorrow at my clinical site. I'll want to try to touch on everything before going to sleep.
Tuesday
6AM - 7AM
Breakfast
Make coffee/breakfast and get ready for the day. Today is a clinical day, so I will pack myself a lunch and make sure my clinical binder and notebook are ready to go.
7AM - 8AM
Travel
8AM - 3PM
Work
Drive to and from clinical site - learn and perform ultrasound examinations for 8.5 hours.
3PM - 4PM
Travel
4PM - 5PM
Break
Free time - after clinicals I typically change out of my scrubs, update my clinical binder, and just take some time to unwind.
5PM - 6PM
Dinner
6PM - 10PM
Study
Tonight, I'll finish studying for upcoming exams and make sure my backpack is ready to go for classes tomorrow (binders, notebooks, assignments, etc.).
Wednesday
6AM - 7AM
Breakfast
Make coffee/breakfast and get ready for the day. Today I'll be driving from Columbus to Newark for classes, so I'll make sure my backpack has everything I'll need. I'll also pack a lunch.
7AM - 8AM
Travel
8AM - 1PM
In-class
1PM - 2PM
Lunch
Free time - after clinicals I typically change out of my scrubs, update my clinical binder, and just take some time to unwind.
COTC Food Pantry
2PM - 3PM
In-class
Afternoon classes end at 2:45pm; Drive home.
3PM - 4PM
Travel
4PM - 5PM
Exercise
Take a break and get some exercise.
Adena Recreation Center
5PM - 8PM
Date Night
Tonight, my husband and I will go out to eat and spend some quality time together away from the books.
8PM - 10PM
Study
While the new lecture material is fresh, I'll spend a couple hours tonight making flashcards and organizing my lecture notes. I'll also complete my homework assignments if I have any.
Thursday
6AM - 7AM
Breakfast
Make coffee/breakfast and get ready for the day. Pack a lunch and make sure clinical binder and notebook are ready to go.
7AM - 8AM
Travel
8AM - 3PM
Work
Drive to and from clinical site - learn and perform ultrasound examinations for 8.5 hours.
3PM - 4PM
Travel
4PM - 5PM
Break
Free time - after clinicals I typically change out of my scrubs, update my clinical binder, and just take some time to unwind.
5PM - 6PM
Dinner
6PM - 10PM
Study
Tonight, I'll finish homework assignments (if needed). I'll also keep making flashcards. If I am able to complete these, I'll begin studying for upcoming exams.
Friday
6AM - 7AM
Breakfast
Make coffee/breakfast and get ready for the day. Pack a lunch and make sure clinical binder and notebook are ready to go.
7AM - 8AM
Travel
8AM - 3PM
Work
Drive to and from clinical site - learn and perform ultrasound examinations for 8.5 hours.
3PM - 4PM
Travel
4PM - 5PM
Break
Free time - after clinicals I typically change out of my scrubs, update my clinical binder, and just take some time to unwind.
5PM - 6PM
Dinner
6PM - 8PM
Exercise
Take a break and get some exercise.
8PM - 10PM
Study
Tonight, I'll finish flashcards (if I haven’t already) and study for upcoming exams.
Saturday
6AM - 7AM
Breakfast
Make coffee/breakfast and get ready for the day.
7AM - 10AM
Study
This morning, I'll rewrite my lecture notes from the week's lecture material. This helps reinforce what I've learned both in class and via my flaschard studies.
10AM - 12PM
Housework
Whatever housework couldn't get done during the week gets done today.
12PM - 1PM
Lunch
1PM - 3PM
Study
Finish rewriting lecture notes, if needed. Study flashcards - prioritize exams in the order I'll take them.
3PM - 5PM
Exercise
Take a break and get some exercise.
5PM - 6PM
Dinner
6PM - 10PM
Study
Tonight, I'll keep studying flashcards. I'll also look through any PowerPoint presentations my teachers have shared. By the time I'm finished tonight, I will have covered each topic that will be on the exam(s) next week.
Sunday
6AM - 8AM
Day Off
8AM - 10AM
Breakfast
Breakfast and morning lounging with my wife and son.
10AM - 5PM
Family Time
Family activities, household chores, visiting with family and friends.
5PM - 7PM
Dinner
Prepare Dinner for my family. Spend time with my son going on a bike ride or practicing his karate.
7PM - 8PM
Family Time
Get my son in the bath or shower and put him to bed with stories and songs.
8PM - 10PM
Study
Study time and homework. I sometimes read my textbooks while on my spin bike.
Monday
6AM - 7AM
Breakfast
Wake up, Get myself ready for the day. Eat Breakfast and Start getting my Son ready for School
7AM - 8AM
Travel
Travel - Campus
8AM - 9AM
In-class
9AM - 10AM
Travel
Travel - Intership
10AM - 5PM
Work
Internship: thanks to oportunities presented during my co-op over the summer I was able ot extend working and learning into the fall semester
5PM - 6PM
Karate
Take my son to his Karate lesson and travel back home.
6PM - 7PM
Dinner
Prepare Dinner for my family. Spend time with my son going on a bike ride or practicing his karate.
7PM - 8PM
Family Time
Get my son in the bath or shower and put him to bed with stories and songs.
8PM - 10PM
Study
Study time and homework. I sometimes read my textbooks while on my spin bike.
Tuesday
6AM - 7AM
Breakfast
Wake up, Get myself ready for the day. Eat Breakfast and Start getting my Son ready for School
7AM - 8AM
Travel
Travel - Campus
8AM - 4PM
In-class
4PM - 5PM
Travel
Travel - Home
5PM - 7PM
Dinner
Prepare Dinner for my family. Spend time with my son going on a bike ride or practicing his karate.
7PM - 8PM
Family Time
Get my son in the bath or shower and put him to bed with stories and songs.
8PM - 10PM
Study
Study time and homework. I sometimes read my textbooks while on my spin bike.
Wednesday
6AM - 7AM
Breakfast
Wake up, Get myself ready for the day. Eat Breakfast and Start getting my Son ready for School
7AM - 8AM
Travel
Travel - Campus
8AM - 9AM
In-class
9AM - 10AM
Travel
Travel - Intership
10AM - 4PM
Work
Internship: thanks to oportunities presented during my co-op over the summer I was able ot extend working and learning into the fall semester
4PM - 5PM
Travel
Travel - Home
5PM - 7PM
Dinner
Prepare Dinner for my family. Spend time with my son going on a bike ride or practicing his karate.
7PM - 8PM
Family Time
Get my son in the bath or shower and put him to bed with stories and songs.
8PM - 10PM
Study
Study time and homework. I sometimes read my textbooks while on my spin bike.
Thursday
6AM - 7AM
Breakfast
Wake up, Get myself ready for the day. Eat Breakfast and Start getting my Son ready for School
7AM - 8AM
Travel
Travel - Campus
8AM - 4PM
In-class
4PM - 5PM
Travel
Travel - Home
5PM - 7PM
Dinner
Prepare Dinner for my family. Spend time with my son going on a bike ride or practicing his karate.
7PM - 8PM
Family Time
Get my son in the bath or shower and put him to bed with stories and songs.
8PM - 10PM
Study
Study time and homework. I sometimes read my textbooks while on my spin bike.
Friday
6AM - 8AM
Breakfast
Wake up, Get myself ready for the day. Eat Breakfast Feed my son breakfast, get him ready for School and take him to the bus
8AM - 4PM
Housework
This time is often filled with maitaining the household, grocery shopping, errands, mowing the lawn and house cleaning. Things that tend to be more difficult with a 5 year old around.
4PM - 5PM
Family Time
Get son off the bus and a snack and spend time together
5PM - 7PM
Dinner
Prepare Dinner for my family. Spend time with my son going on a bike ride or practicing his karate.
7PM - 8PM
Family Time
Get my son in the bath or shower and put him to bed with stories and songs.
8PM - 10PM
Study
Study time and homework. I sometimes read my textbooks while on my spin bike.
Saturday
6AM - 8AM
Day Off
8AM - 10AM
Breakfast
Breakfast and morning lounging with my wife and son.
10AM - 5PM
Family Time
Family activities, household chores, visiting with family and friends.
5PM - 7PM
Dinner
Prepare Dinner for my family. Spend time with my son going on a bike ride or practicing his karate.
7PM - 8PM
Family Time
Get my son in the bath or shower and put him to bed with stories and songs.
8PM - 10PM
Study
Study time and homework. I sometimes read my textbooks while on my spin bike.

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