The key is to remember that this is something you’re doing because you want to do it — as opposed to most past schooling experiences — and (most likely) something you’re paying good money for. So it’s probably worth getting as much out of it as you can. It helps, of course, that everyone has been extremely helpful and generally understanding, from school personnel, to my employer, to my family and friends (and extra-special thanks to my girlfriend, of course). With hope, though, I won’t still be having these struggles by this time next semester, and the rest of you will avoid them entirely.
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