What is a day-in-the-life for an Accounting student?

I promise it's not all studying!

As a student, obviously studying is a large part of the college experience (especially as an accounting student). However, there is so much more to college than just studying!

My typical day included going to class, having various meetings for student organizations, studying, and hanging out with friends! Becoming involved in organizations throughout college is something that I CANNOT stress enough. Though you will think that you will have less time to focus on coursework and studying, being busy with activities outside of class will help your time management and overall improve your college experience.

I also tried to make time for social events every day. Whether that is simply grabbing coffee or a small snack with a friend, it's so pertinent to foster relationships throughout college. Having a social life outside of class will have a positive impact on your studies, as you will have more energy and be more motivated to get your work done during the times that you are studying!

Overall, the typical day as an accounting student can vary, but I encourage you to take advantage of the full college experience. Don't just go to class, go to college.

You will be studying a lot of technical subjects, like math/statistics, accounting principles, business law, etc. Be sure to find some study buddies. Try to explain concepts to them and vice versa, to help the subject matter sink in. There are also soft skills that you should not neglect if you want to be successful. Communication is key in accounting and pretty much every other field.

Hi there - from my time as an accounting minor, I can say that a day in my life at that time involved a lot of studying. Accounting has a lot of rules and regulations, concepts and mathematical applications that are specific and detailed. In the beginning, it can be overwhelming to wrap your head around (depending on your level of previous exposure). However, with dedication, persistence, and a keen sense of when to engage a tutor (which I highly recommend if possible), you'll overcome the initial overload, the concepts and knowledge become ingrained in your thinking and it gets easier. My first experience with accounting in college almost made me change career paths. I stuck with it, went to tutoring sessions and group study sessions and was able to push through. Good luck to you!