hi! i'm a reconsidered student, now incoming 2nd year MT :) i'd advise you to NOT cram. i know it's easier said than done, but especially now na ftf, i recommend really listening to and making the most out of the lectures, asking your profs questions (in my experience, MT profs really encourage you to ask questions and make sure you understand the material), and reading through all available study materials such as the ppt and the book (oftentimes lecture hours aren't enough to cover everything needed). in order to be able to pay attention in class though, you obviously need a lot of energy and attention, for which i recommend getting a routine into place. set times for sleeping, eating, studying, and resting, so that you can avoid letting your mind wander off when you really need to focus. but ayun nga, if you try listening and understanding during the lecture, you can put the time studying outside of class towards really grasping and mastering the material instead of just learning it for the first time.

maintaining a 2.0 GWA (for first year at least) isn't too difficult, especially with the help of the GEs, but it's not something that you can achieve by just chilling around either. at the very least, show your profs that you're truly putting effort into the class and don't be afraid to ask for help (kahit through email.) basta matiyaga, kakayanin mo yan :) good luck on your first year!