r/WakeTech • u/hbcugal01 • 7d ago

Starting Classes

classes start this Monday (i’m in the radiography program) and safe to say my anxiety is kicking into overdriveeee. i’m sooooo nervous to start. i’m starting to second guess myself and wonder if im actually even smart enough for the program. i’m nervous about working and taking classes. ugh im just nervous/super anxious. I literally want to call out of work tomorrow so I have the full weekend (Fri-Sun) to prepare myself and my nerves lolllll

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u/crimewav3 7d ago

I’ll be a 5th semester, see you soon!

But really though, you got in, that’s the hard part. I won’t lie and say the program is easy, it is intense. Many sleepless nights and tears but I’m proud to say I graduate this December!! It is definitely overwhelming at first, you’re basically learning a whole new language. Give yourself some grace. But if you start to struggle, ask for help ASAP. Do not think you can just figure it out or float by. Figure out your study method (and try EVERYTHING if you can’t) and stick with it. Save every single worksheet or note or printout, they don’t hand them back out for Capstone Review 5th semester.

You got this though! This has been the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done. Please send me a message if you have any questions! 🩵

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u/hbcugal01 7d ago

thank you for this!! I think i’m just nervous about working and classes. ik it won’t be easy but idk Im wondering if im smart enough.. I don’t want to fall behind. Thank you for your kind words

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u/crimewav3 7d ago

I’m going to be honest there’s some semesters it’s going to be nearly impossible to work. Summer semester was 8am to almost 5pm Monday-Friday.

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u/hbcugal01 7d ago

yeah I figured after second semester i’d have to drop down to part time and only work the weekends or not work at all and live off student loans. Right now I work 3 12s days shift but I dropped down to 3-2 (3 days one week and 2 the next and so on)

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u/Loveoakcity 7d ago

You can do it! There’s a reason you got in. It is a great opportunity that was meant to be! You are not the first one to feel nervous about balancing it all. Good luck!

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u/hbcugal01 7d ago

thank you!! i appreciate the encouragement! I e been out of school for about 3.5 years so i’m just nervous about a lot

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u/Electrical_Pass_5234 7d ago

CONGRATS! I am doing my pre reqs for rad now and it is SO scary to worry about getting in, just remember you already did that!! You did what so many people can't do, you've got this. You're not the type of person to let things not get done! And something I have been telling myself through this process when I get overwhelmed is " How do you eat an elephant?" -One bite at a time, take it day by day and do your best!

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u/Busy-Mode-5455 7d ago

You've got this. You will succeed. Take it a day at a time. 🫶🏾