I studied engineering after enjoying top marks. Then university life came!I thought that I must have some ___36___ disorder, as it seemed that everyone else was absorbing the materials but theywere ___37___ me. There were never enough hours in the day and weekend to attend the lecture, study the lessons and then dothe assignments. I couldn ’ t ___38___ to win the battle.During my darkest hour I ___39___ home to speak to my father saying “ Dad, I don ’ t think I can ___40___ this. ” My father said,“

There is no returning home. If you give up, then you are on your own. ”I hung up thinking that what an awful heartless thing to say. Then, I ___41___ to stand up. There seemed to be no other ___42___available!Soon afterwards, I noticed a poster stating: “ Studying Skills ” with a place and time to meet.I attended that meeting and discovered there were several others in a ___43___ situation and that everyone wanted to help eachother ___44___ this challenging first semester. I soon found a study partner, who helped me immeasurably, and I am ___45___ to thisday for his kind help.

Yes, it was still a very challenging first year, but I found the needed strength and support to get through it.

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