slleipnir

I know the feeling of studying till you feel you're brain dead. I was never a great student. I got a C average in most subjects. I have found that some people are book smart and others are more "hands on" smart. I am the latter.

I learn so much more by actually doing than trying to read about it. When I was 26, newly divorced with a 2 year old, I decided to go to night school to become an EMT. I studied so hard because it was something I wanted so badly. I failed the State exam the first time by 2 points! Talk about frustrating! I breezed through the practical portion of the exam. I took the exam again and passed it with an 89. I found out that alot of the answers were very similar but the questions were put to me in a different way. I also found that you should always go by your first answer. That is what made me fail the first time.

Would I go back to school again at age 50?? Hell no! I've got enough stress in my life right now just working.

I wish you alot of luck in your studies. Remember to take a breather once in a while for yourself.