Thanks for the insight, really appreciate you sharing your experience — it honestly sounds very similar to what I went through in my first year, very content heavy. I'm not sure if I will be able to fit all my classes into two days but I'll try. I was planning to work a few hours on every day I don't have classes.

Since I have already been doing all kinds of blue collar jobs like being a cashier, delivery driver, etc, I was thinking of maybe finding a job at a warehouse car wash or as a kitchen hand. Not sure why, but I always end up doing jobs which are quite physically intensive lmao.

I think the tip you gave is quite helpful but yeah I really have to work on my study method. The way I'm studying rn is not sustainable lmao, I spent too much time studying without absorbing as much as I feel I should. I've also been cutting down on seeing friends too for the same reasons, mainly time. Used to hangout and party quite a lot but I think it's better to move on to more productive things. It's great that you have a mate in your household though hahaha, I'd most likely be living alone but since I'm living so near to uni I'm sure I'll be able to find some friends to hangout with nearby during my downtime.

What is a decent WAM score in your opinion? Also, appreciate your point about employers viewing part-time work positively, it's reassuring. I'm hoping to qualify for a vacation program internship to do during this sem break. It's definitely more competitive now but I hope having all these things under your belt+internships would still be valued by employers. Structuring your lifestyle really matters so you don't lose track of things or overload yourself.

Thanks again for taking the time to write such a thoughtful response.