🎓 Balancing Studies and Hustles: What I Wish I Knew

“I thought I could do it all—until I almost burned out trying.”

🧃 Hustling Through College

During college, I wasn’t just a student—I was a side hustler.
While others focused solely on lectures and exams, I was selling fruit shakes under YELO CUP, exploring network marketing, diving into affiliate marketing, and even starting my YouTube channel.

I was studying BS Industrial Engineering, a course known for its demanding projects and high tuition fees. My family had to submit promissory notes just so I could take exams. That financial pressure pushed me to hustle harder.

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🎥 My YouTube Hustle

One of my most consistent hustles during college was YouTube.
I started with a Samsung Corby 1 and a crappy laptop, uploading videos without a plan—just passion. My early content focused on side hustles, sharing what I was learning and doing.

Today, that hustle has grown into something bigger:

• 📹 Over 234+ videos uploaded
• 👥 35,000+ subscribers
• 💰 Earning ₱1,000+ per month
• 🎬 I now work with a video editor to improve quality
• 📱 I’ve also built a following of 11k on Facebook and 5k on TikTok

⚖️ The Struggle to Balance

Balancing college studies and multiple hustles felt like juggling fire.
Here’s what I wish I had known back then:

1. Time Blocking Is a Lifesaver

I used to switch between tasks randomly. I wish I had used time blocks to focus on one thing at a time. It would’ve saved me from mental overload.

2. Not Every Opportunity Is Worth It

I jumped into every hustle I could find. But not all of them aligned with my skills or schedule. I wish I had learned to say no earlier.

3. Rest Is Productive

I used to feel guilty for resting. Now I know: burnout kills both grades and goals. Rest isn’t a reward—it’s a requirement.

4. Systems Beat Hustle

I was doing everything manually. If I had learned about automation, batching tasks, or even basic planning tools, I could’ve worked smarter, not harder.

📈 Where I Am Now

Today, I’m still hustling—but with more structure and strategy.

• I earn around ₱500/month from affiliate marketing
• I’m learning sales funnel marketing and traffic generation
• I’m studying Facebook Ads and analyzing every stat
• I’m building my own website and planning to grow an email list
• I continue to grow my YouTube channel and social media presence

The difference? I now build systems that work with me—not against me.

📝 Final Thoughts

If you’re a student trying to juggle studies and side hustles, here’s what I’ll tell you:

• Choose quality over quantity
• Build systems, not stress
• And never forget—your health and education are your first investments

You don’t have to do it all at once. You just have to do it with intention.