Every student’s day looks a little different, but together they paint a vibrant picture of school life. Meet four students who each bring something unique to Bridgeland: Sophomore Isabella Bunn, a creative spirit involved in both art and choir; sophomore Eliana Talaga, the driven president of the Spanish Club; sophomore Saxon McCaslin, a dedicated athlete on the wrestling team; and Junior Elena Moreno, an exchange student from Spain experiencing school life in a whole new country. From early mornings to late-afternoon activities, their stories show how passion, friendship, and ambition shape a day in the life of these remarkable students.
1.How do you manage your time and schedule?
Bunn: I would say I manage my time [well] because a lot of the time whenever I’m packing up for different classes to go to a different one, I always get all the things that I need out ahead of time. So I can just immediately get ready.
McCaslin: Well, I don’t really manage my time very well, but usually I try to keep a daily routine that I try to stick to.
Moreno: To get up in the morning, I set six alarms because I can’t get up with just one. I don’t have time for breakfast, but I run to the bus and then go to school, afterwards to my house, and I take a nap.
Talaga: I usually use planners and timers with consecutive breaks.
2. What are your morning and after-school routines?
Bunn: My morning routine’s not crazy. I wake up, get my backpack ready and then leave. But my after-school routine, I would say, I get home, put on some nice athletic clothes, and do a little workout before I start studying.
McCaslin: In the morning, I usually make a protein shake. Pretty much just pack my wrestling bag and leave. I keep most of my activities after school.
Moreno: In the morning, I get up, go to the bus, go to school, and that’s it. Afterwards I come back, take a nap, get up, take a walk, watch a series or a movie, and go back to sleep.
Talaga: In the morning, I make breakfast with my mom and get ready for the day. And it’s kind of the same thing for the afternoon. I make food with my family, and I just do some resting and study for the next day.
3. What do you eat for lunch or their to-go snack?
Bunn: I don’t really eat lunch often, but when I do, it’s usually just like a small snack with maybe a bite of a chicken nugget. I usually eat a lot of oranges.
McCaslin: I usually try to pack as much protein into my lunch, so I try to have chicken or something like that. I try to eat a PB&J after school every day because I need the sugar and the carbs for my wrestling practice.
Moreno: I eat lunch at school, and for snacks, I am trying to eat more fruit.
Talaga: I usually eat something either healthy or that will wake me up in the morning.
4. What are the challenges you face in balancing school, social life, and hobbies?
Bunn: A lot of the challenges I face are that I don’t really have a lot of time for hobbies because I’m mostly focusing on things that I have to do at school, so I can get better. I’d say that definitely makes it hard for me to hang out with other people and stuff like that.
McCaslin: I mean, with wrestling, I’m practicing like four hours every day after school, and it’s hard to go hang out or go to the gym with my friends because I’m always at wrestling. I also have to balance taking AP classes, so it’s hard to fit it all in one day when there’s only 12 hours you can spend in a day doing stuff.
Moreno: Well, the thing is that school here is very easy, so I don’t really have much trouble balancing it.
Talaga: Well, trying to do them all [school, social life and hobbies] and be able to just balance them out, because it takes up a lot of time, and being able to just balance that again.
5. What do you do to unwind at the end of the day?
Bunn: I take a nice shower, do a little bit of a skin care routine, and play some games.
McCaslin: I like to play video games. I’ll go on my phone, doom scroll, or just watch TV, to be honest. I shower too. Showering is pretty fun.
Moreno: I watch a series or lie on the couch with my phone.
Talaga: I usually just listen to music, maybe have someone speak to me who has motivational quotes, and then just talk to people, so it brings up my mood.
After spending time with Isabella, Eliana, Saxon, and Elena, it’s clear that every student’s day may look different, but they all share the same determination to make the most of their time. Whether it’s balancing art and choir rehearsals, leading a club, training on the mat, or adjusting to a new culture, each of them has found their own rhythm through careful planning, perseverance, and a little self-care. From quick lunches between classes to late-night relaxation after a busy day, they’ve learned that managing school, social life, and hobbies isn’t easy—but it’s worth it. In the end, their stories remind us that balance isn’t about perfection, but about finding joy in the little moments that make each day meaningful.
