good for you....that is an accomplishment & yes, it's hard work & I think even harder at times for those of us who didn't have parents who brought us up to think at that intellectual level....not impossible, just a little more difficult. I understand the feeling because back in the 1970's I was the first person in our family to get a degree & my dad didn't even think I should go to college because it put bad thoughts into our minds....& besides, a woman should get married & if she went to college it was to find a guy to marry who was getting their degree so that we could get the MRS.....degree.

I felt I had to fight everyone to get where I got, but it was worth it. I enjoyed my computer engineering career though my lack of ability with calculus did limit the areas I could go into. I grew up in a house with parents that never read or discussed anything...closed minded & opinionated & I always admired the kids who were able to discuss current events intelligently in class......I think I understand more what was causing my parents to be the way they were...almost sure back in the dark ages when Autism spectrum wasn't even known about that was really what my dad was dealing with....didn't realize it until I started researching it to understand what had happened with the marriage I had. It's always good to find a mentor or someone who has gone through the university system who can help guide & help give direction.....would have loved to have known anyone like that when I was struggling to figure out the ropes....I mostly bull dozed my way through fighting for everything I felt like I needed.....but it was definitely WORTH IT because it's an accomplishment that no one can take away.....& sometimes even accomplishing that can help others who might struggle in the same way......wishing you the best with your college education.....hold onto determination & you will get there