I used to do this and eventually gave up because of the swings. Being a student (and from a very poor background) it was surreal, I would make or lose in 1 day

I used to do this and eventually gave up because of the swings. Being a student (and from a very poor background) it was surreal, I would make or lose in 1 day more than I make in 3 months working at a cafe. I am slightly ahead day trading but the gain was not worth the risk I took.