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I thought once I started school [my life] would be super mellow.
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But noits been way busier, Kim, now 19, tells SELF.
She announced her enrollment in Princeton a month after Pyeongchang.
After deferring for a year, Kim matriculated with the class of 2023 last fall.
But have no fearKim plans on being back for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Now Kim is in her second semester of classes and will resume training this spring.
Until then, its just normal college teen stuff.
She goes out on Saturday nights and takes it easy on Sundays.
It is really late, but not that late.
I learned how to stay up until five, Kim says.
Read on for more about Kims Olympic-gold-medalist-turned-college-student bedtime routine.
On what college is really like
Its my first year [at Princeton].
I want to try.
So I thought that was really cool.
And you know what?
I havent failed anything yet.
So far so good.
But Princeton has some amazing resources.
I actually have a meeting with someone whos going to help me figure that out.
Hes a scheduling counselorsomething like that.
Im taking four classes a semester, which is a lot.
So I dont think Im going to be a chemistry major.
Im in this music history class thats interesting, so I dont know, maybe Ill major in history.
you could join an eating club your sophomore year and then its basically like a frat or sorority.
I like the scene.
On what she does when she gets home from the library
You know how college is?
Its hectic, and theres no time.
Basic human needs are just inconvenient.
Sometimes Im like, Do I need to brush my teeth?
I probably should, but do I need to?
I should probably study instead.
But I do know that I need to take care of my skin.
And its also really fun.
Its taking 10, 20 minutes out of your day just to take care of yourself.
Its mesh and super nice.
Then I wash my hair.
For my shampoo and conditioner, I use this brand called Joicoits theirColor Balance Purple Shampoo and Conditioner.
I like my hair to be ashy blond, so it helps with holding the color in.
I really feel like it gets everything out of there.
I pair it with theLaneige Mini Pore Double Clearing Cleansing Foambecause it makes my skin look nice and airbrushed.
And then after I do that Ill use theLaneige Cream Skin toner and moisturizer.
And then, of course, you cant forget about the lipsI do theLaneige Lip Sleeping Mask.
In my dorm I have this little water fountain with rocks.
But I also like to just lie in bed.
But I dont really need to do that.
I feel guilty when Im not working.
When Im eating dinner, I feel guilty.
When Im in the shower, I feel guilty because Im not studying.
I make a run at stay off my phone.
Once Im in bed I just venture to sleep as much as I can.
The first two weeks of classes, I slept five hours a night, which was so bad.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, my first class is at 11, so I can sleep a little more.
But those days are also my hardest because thats the day I have chemistry class.
I need to be full-force present and rested for the amount of torture I endure during those.
On dorm life
I sleep naked.
Thats the only way I can fall asleep, even when its cold.
Thats just something Ive been doing since I was young.
Mycomforter is Lucky Brand.
I got it at Macys, and its so comfy.
I just useTide Pods.
I wont eat them.
Its not a snack.
I only have two pillows, which absolutely breaks my heart because at home I have seven.
Since Im in a small little single bed, theres only room for two.
But Im getting a couch soon, so Im just waiting on that to buy more.
On getting her friends into skin care
My guy friends are so into skin care.
They always text me; theyre like, Skin care?
And Im like, Sure.
I want to start taking care of myself.
So they always come over and try all my skin-care stuff out.
I make them wash their face first.
I use theLaneige Mini Pore Double Clearing Cleansing Foam.
I give them full instructions, and I just sit outside.
After that I have them put on the LaneigeWater Bank Moisture Cream, and thats a favorite.
Im like, Yeah, here you go.
He leaves, and Im like, You didnt even want to come hang out with me?
Hes like, No, no, no.
I just needed that.
Okay, Ill see you tomorrow.
Im like, Okay.
I think everyone should experience college at least once.
The studying part is so hard, but theres so much more [to it].
Ive learned so much from those, so I love the people Ive met so far.
Its definitely a fun time.
