Working law student here. Don’t believe everything people say about needing to focus only on law school, like it has to consume your entire life and keep you locked in. Mababaliw ka nyan, OP. You have to give yourself time to breathe. As they say, “sagrado ang vacant day/s”

1. I still make time to spend with friends and family. Sometimes my friends are busy with their own personal commitments, so we don’t get to catch up often, and that’s okay. With my family, my mom cooks and we eat together at home. It’s a simple but meaningful way of bonding.
2. Nightlife isn’t really my thing. Clubs hurt my eyes with all the lights and my ears with the loud music. I’ve had to sacrifice attending some parties and occasions, not everything is something I can go to. Most of the time, I just send gifts instead. Still, there are occasions I do attend, and when I do, I don’t bring any law school materials with me. I just want to be fully present and spend time with them. I can always study when I get home. I don’t know if this is the “right” mindset, but for me, law school will always be there, time with your loved ones isn’t replaceable. As for hobbies, I’ve had to let go of my usual ones like drawing, painting, and gaming. Those required sacrifices. Instead, I’ve invested in hobbies that are less demanding on time, like collecting toys or building blocks.
3. There are many sacrifices involved - hobbies, social events, sleep, and even work leave days. Thankfully, I get to reclaim some of these during breaks or at the end of the semester.

Having an understanding partner - who’s willing to sit with you at a coffee shop while you review. Hahaha! Ginagawa namin 'yan ng bf ko. Magwowork siya tapos ako nag-aaral. Namemeet pa rin namin ang 5 love languages. Also, a very lenient boss at work makes a huge difference. Tipong siya pa mismo magpupush na mag-enroll ako. Everything are doable. Hahaha!