Why is it so tough

We have so many CTS and assignment with lab work and classes from 8-5 . On top of all that we have this stupid 75%criteria . My roommates lives 2 hrs away from his house. he literally goes there every weekend while I live miles away. The worst thing is he got a cold and gave it to me tf. He is happily going home , his family is going to take care of him while I cry in pain but still have to prepare for CTS . Nobody gives a fuck. Is Frist year really supposed to be this hard? Please tell me it gets better because I can't do it anymore