A lot of students travel abroad in hopes that they can get access to good education some of their countries can not offer without the knowledge of how difficult it can be. The reality soon sets in that they not only have to search for proper housing and employment, but they have to juggle that while managing school activities. One of the major problems I’ll be focusing on is the issue of balancing life as a student and as an employee. Balancing the two is one of the hardest challenges we face, especially as international students. It feels achievable at first, so you set unrealistic goals for yourself by taking on more shifts in addition to your many class work and projects. But then assignments begin to pile up, your shifts get more tiring and demanding and suddenly you have no time to take a breath. It starts to feel like school is the least of your worries while trying to earn money to stay in said school. Finding that balance takes time.From what I have learned from people around me who share the same burden, prioritizing and good time management helps reduce risks like this. At the beginning of the semester, plan your time according to all your course outlines and limit your work hours. Keep one day to yourself where you’re not working, so you can reset and even catch up on assignments. Tell yourself that for the next three to four months it won’t be easy, but you will move forward and relax after the semester ends.