Ever wondered what a regular day looks like for a Nepali student in America? Spriha’s got you covered. Spoiler alert: it’s not as aesthetic as Instagram makes it seem.
Here’s her honest, UNFILTERED “day in the life.”
☀️ 7:00 AM – The Snooze Olympics
Alarm goes off. Spriha’s inner dialogue:
“Wake up early, meditate, and cook dal bhat.”
Reality: Hits snooze five times. Rolls out of bed at 7:45 with one sock on.
☕ 8:30 AM – Breakfast (If You Can Call It That)
Plans: A healthy breakfast to start the day.
Actual: Half a bagel and coffee that tastes like stress.
As she walks to class:
“Why is this coffee $6? In Nepal, I could get three plates of momo for that.”
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👩💻 9:00 AM – Class Time (a.k.a. Pretend You’re Awake)
Sits in her CS lecture, trying to look focused while secretly Googling: “How to survive as a broke international student.”
Also Googles: “Can you die from too much ramen?”
🏃♀️ 11:00 AM – Work Shift
Heads to her on-campus job as a student ambassador. Gives a campus tour to a group of high schoolers.
Internally screaming:
“Please don’t ask me where the bathroom is. I still get lost in this building.”
🍔 1:00 PM – Lunch Break (Finally!)
Checks her bank account before deciding what to eat.
Realizes: “Okay, it’s giving meal-prep vibes.”
Lunch: Leftover rice + curry + a prayer it’s still edible.
📚 2:00 PM – Study Session
Plans to finish an assignment early.
Actual: Scrolls Instagram. Sees a friend post from back home in Nepal. Homesickness level: 1000.
🏢 4:00 PM – Club Meeting
Heads to a multicultural club meeting because… why not? Plus, there’s free pizza. (You never say no to free food in America.)
😅 6:00 PM – Grocery Run
Walks into Walmart for “just eggs.” Leaves with:
A random scented candle
Cereal she doesn’t even like
No eggs.
🍜 8:00 PM – Dinner + Zoom Call Home
Calls her parents while eating ramen straight out of the pot.
Mom: “You’re not eating enough vegetables.”
Her: “Mom, ramen is 50% water. That’s hydration.”
💤 11:30 PM – The Existential Crisis Hour
Sits in bed wondering:
“Did I choose the right major? Will I ever stop missing Nepal? Am I the only one eating Nutella with a spoon right now?”
Decides to call it a night and start fresh tomorrow.
🌟 Her Real Talk
“It’s not easy. But every chaotic day makes you stronger, funnier, and a little more American (even if your soul is still in Kathmandu).”
So if your days feel messy and your plans never go perfectly—welcome. You’re doing it right.