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Daily schedule of a person living in Antarctica
Weekday schedule of an office worker in Antarctica
*The term "office worker" includes researchers, engineers, support staff, etc. working at the observation base.
| Time period (local time) | Activities |
|---|---|
| 6:30-7:30 | After waking up, put on warm clothes and have a hot breakfast in the cafeteria to prepare for the day. |
| 7:30-8:30 | Briefing, check the weather, share work plans, and decide whether outdoor work is possible. |
| 8:30-12:00 | Conduct outdoor activities and research work according to your field of responsibility, such as weather observation, geological survey, and equipment inspection. |
| 12:00-13:00 | Have lunch in the cafeteria. The basic approach is to replenish your energy with a warm, high-calorie meal. |
| 13:00-16:00 | Afternoon work begins. Research activities and facility maintenance work are carried out in the same way as in the morning. |
| 16:00-17:00 | Work is completed, equipment is inspected, records are organized, and research results and reports are entered. |
| 17:00-18:00 | Dinner. Team members spend time relaxing while deepening their interactions with each other. |
| 18:00-20:00 | Data organization and email correspondence. Many people enjoy their leisure time by watching movies or playing games. |
| 20:00-22:00 | Bathing and preparing for bed. It is common to go to bed early in preparation for the next day's activities. |
Weekday schedule for students in Antarctica
*Students are not stationed there full-time, but it is assumed that they are staying as part of a training or special study program.
| Time (local time) | Activities |
|---|---|
| 6:30-7:30 | After waking up, put on cold weather gear and check the schedule while having breakfast. |
| 7:30-8:30 | Meeting with the supervising staff. Check the weather conditions and receive an explanation of the action plan. |
| 8:30-12:00 | Field studies such as outdoor observation experiences, research assistance, and facility tours are carried out. |
| 12:00-13:00 | Have a hot lunch and take a break inside the facility. Health checks are also conducted. |
| 13:00-15:00 | Study indoors, write reports, and work on summarizing observation results. |
| 15:00-16:30 | Focus on research activities such as experiments and group discussions. |
| 16:30-18:00 | Question time, diary entry, review of activities, etc. Active interaction with staff. |
| 18:00-19:00 | Enjoy conversation with other team members over dinner. Share stimulating daily experiences. |
| 19:00-21:00 | Watch video materials and engage in recreational activities. Time to learn about local nature and science. |
| 21:00-22:30 | Bath and prepare for bed. As fatigue accumulates easily, it is recommended to go to bed early. |