Hey @arbitary kitten! nice read. I think that it is important to study something that you are interested in as it will keep you motivated to do your best. I studyed marketing and got my masters and near the end I really didnt enjoy the work and my marks started to drop (I started off enthusiastic like most)...

After working I realised this wasnt for me and retrained to be a teacher and can say I have found my passion! my marks were higher than ever and when I got out into work I had the most job satisfaction ive ever had.

I also agree with the point about time management - i was always the type to get onto my assignments straight away. Others would often spend alnight the night before while I was relaxing as I had already finished.