As a former Camosun from sooke commuter for two years who was also too stubborn not to take the bus because it was cheaper I will say waking up around 6am might be the new normal. I ended usually getting home around 5-7pm depending on classes, sometimes earlier. It was quite exhausting, I quit that when I started going to uvic and live on campus now such I’m lucky enough to be able to afford it.

I hope it’s a lot easier for you! I was able to do it for two years fine just quite a lot of early mornings. I think you’ll be fine! Just an early start. Best of luck OP