Meet Clara, a diligent second-year undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo pursuing her degree in French Studies. Balancing her in-person job as a barista with her academic responsibilities, Clara often finds herself navigating the stresses of university life. With a penchant for languages and a love for literature, she enrolled in FR 296 to deepen her French skills, but soon realized that even seemingly simple courses demand significant time and effort. Having experienced burnout recently, Clara is now an advocate for work-life balance among her peers and isn't shy about sharing her candid insights on managing coursework.