[Kate*]

I didn't work while in college because I am easily overwhelmed so it would've been too much for me to handle, but that's me. It is a lot to balance, but if you're organized and you know your limits you should be able to handle it. Take out as few loans as possible since you have to pay them back. If you don't already have a part-time job, consider working on campus, they tend to be more understanding of workload and more flexible. Find out what works for you in terms of time and stress management, too it will help.