1. hectic (adjective): very busy

Life is always very hectic when you're trying to work and go to school at the same time.

2. major (noun or verb): course of study

I'm thinking about majoring in computer science next year. (verb)

What is your major? (noun)

3. land (a job) (verb): to secure, win, or get a job

It is becoming increasingly difficult to land a job in the field of language teaching.

4. work (your way) through (school) (verb): think through, in this case, work while going to school to support yourself

Since my parents had no money, I had no choice but to work myself through school

Sometimes we just have to work through many new experiences before we understand the language and culture.