With the Weekly Schedule, the Exhibition WORK LIFE OF CAMPUS gives an overview on a typical weekly schedule based on the experiences and lived realities of scientists and students with care responsibilities at RESET universities. By this, the exhibition aims to highlight the variety of working processes, that need to be coordinated and organized within the working schedules and with care responsibilities and leisure time.
Take a look at one example by a Researcher/Psychologist at the University of Porto.
Profession and Discipline: Researcher/Psychologist
Age: 44
Taking care of: 1 daughter age 13), 2 sons (ages 8 and 17), mother (at distance)
Freetime Activities: music, outdoor activities, exploring new destinations
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
To what extent is this your typical weekly schedule? Are there more frequent variations?
This is a typical week with my work schedule and the schedule of the children’s activities that I take care of. This leaves out the activities that my partner takes care of, and
the older children that no longer need help with their travel. I don’t always have consultations on Mondays and Thursdays in the evenings.
What do you find particularly challenging about your weekly schedule?
The biggest challenge of my routine is to conciliate all the activities and find moments of rest.
How do you draw motivation and strength from your week?
The biggest motivation I find is feeling that I am actually doing what I like, and I get a sense of self-efficacy out of these activities.
What important events or people could not find a place in the timeline?
I usually visit my mother on Sunday. This leaves out friends and extended family who are difficult to include in the schedule. As such, I find it very difficult to allocate time for
other people.
Is there anything you would like to change about your weekly schedule?
I would like to have at least two free nights a week.
