Title: 26M working full-time and trying to become a Rad Tech. Looking for advice/motivation.
I’m 26 years old and work full-time as a Patient Care Tech at a hospital in New Jersey making $18.50/hour. My schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM–7:30 PM.
My plan is to start my prereqs at community college this fall and eventually transfer into a radiography program. Lately, though, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed. I’ve never been the strongest student academically, and knowing how competitive these programs are has me questioning whether I’m capable of doing it.
Financially, I don’t qualify for much aid because I “make too much,” but I still feel like I’m barely getting ahead. I’ve been saving what I can, but the thought of paying for school while working full-time is stressful.
For those of you who have been in my shoes:
How many classes did you take while working full-time?
Were you able to keep working through your prereqs?
Did you ever feel like you weren’t smart enough, and if so, how did you get past it?
I guess I’m just looking for some honest advice or motivation from people who have already gone through this. Right now it feels like a really long road, and I’d appreciate hearing how you made it through.
Thanks in advance.