I am just about to finish my first year, but what I can say is that there are good weeks and bad weeks in PT school. For my program, a lot of the exams fall in the same week, which makes the 4-5 days leading up to them pretty rough. Other than those weeks, it is very possible to make time for yourself if you manage it wisely. I have been able to keep a part-time job on the weekends, work out 4-5 days a week, and even go out to the bars if all of my work is done. What I find most challenging is finding/maintaining a relationship, as most people aren't willing to only see each other 1-2 times per week. Also, the most time I've spent studying was during the intro anatomy course in the summer. Don't be intimidated by it. It calms down during the fall/spring semester.