So, if you are taking 15 credits, you can figure on spending another 30 hours a week of independent studying. Do your job and you won't get fired. It's that simple. Don't sit in the back of the class, and don't miss class. Seek Help Research has shown that students who seek and utilize available support services are more likely to be successful.
Help is available on many fronts.
Talk to your professor or the professor's TA.Go to the Writing or Learning Center. Talk to a friend. Use the counseling center. Take advantage of the support available to you. Learn to meditate.