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Daily schedule of a person living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Weekday schedule of an office worker in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
| Time (local time) | Activities |
|---|---|
| 5:30-6:30 | Wake up, wash your face, change your clothes, and have breakfast. Get ready for work. |
| 6:30-7:30 | Travel to work by public transportation or motorbike taxi. There is a lot of traffic congestion. |
| 8:00-12:00 | Start of morning work. This is the time to prepare documents, hold meetings, and respond to visitors. |
| 12:00-13:00 | Lunch. Take a lunch break at a local restaurant near the office or eat a packed lunch that you brought with you. |
| 13:00-16:30 | Afternoon work. Sometimes you will respond to customers, prepare reports, or go out to conduct field surveys. |
| 16:30-18:00 | Leave work after wrapping up work, writing daily reports, and preparing for the next day. |
| 18:00-19:30 | Travel home through heavy traffic. Return time varies greatly depending on traffic conditions. |
| 19:30-20:30 | Have dinner with family. Common staple foods are fufu or cassava. |
| 20:30-22:00 | Watch TV or listen to the radio, talk with family, and help with housework. |
| 22:00-23:00 | Take a bath and get ready for bed before going to bed. Many people go to bed early to prepare for the next day. |
Weekday schedule for students in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
| Time (local time) | Activities |
|---|---|
| 5:30-6:30 | Wake up, change into uniform, have a light breakfast, and prepare for school. |
| 6:30-7:30 | Walk or take the bus to school. In the suburbs, some students commute for over an hour. |
| 7:30-12:00 | Morning classes. Mainly focus on core subjects such as French, mathematics, and geography. |
| 12:00-13:00 | Lunch break. For lunch, students usually choose to bring a packed lunch from home or eat a light meal sold at the school. |
| 13:00-15:30 | Afternoon classes. There are also science, art, and physical education classes, and students learn a variety of subjects. |
| 15:30-16:30 | Club activities and supplementary lessons are held here. Club activities vary by school. |
| 16:30-18:00 | Time to go home. Return time varies depending on the means of transportation. There are few detours. |
| 18:00-19:30 | Eat dinner with the family. Depending on the family, students may help with fetching water or housework before meals. |
| 19:30-21:00 | Time to do homework and study. Lighting may be limited due to power issues. |
| 21:00-22:00 | Getting ready for bed. Going to bed early to prepare for the next day. Students in particular have a stable daily rhythm. |