I just started my job as a part time pre-loader in June (right on my birthday, what a great present I received), and am going to college full time (UPS is my reason). We have a pretty small hub, and I am going to say that getting through my first peak season was a real accomplishment. It sucks, its a really horrible 5 to 6 weeks, but once you get through, and the shifts start at 4:30 again, you'll be real happy. I know that when we were in the swing of things, I really wanted to quit, cause it was really difficult for me to keep up with studying for finals, and waking up at 130 everyday, but you just gotta tough it out. And think of your check that you get at the end of each week. I just want to get out of UPS asap, I dont want to kill myself before I get out of college.