Returning to college after a traumatic brain injury can be overwhelming and difficult. You have to start out slow with an easy class. At first try taking just one class. After a semester or two you can add more classes to your schedule. For example, after my accident when I was ready to return to school I took a composition class for the first semester. After I completed the class successfully with an “A”, I took a pre-algebra class. When I finished this class with an “A” as well, I decided to kick it up a notch.
I am currently taking English 1. This class is a lot more challenging because it is not an introductory class. I have to study harder and harder and I have to write a paper almost every other week. I am also tested regularly on the reading material assigned to the class.
The class I am currently taking meets only once a week and is three hours long. Luckily, I do not have difficulty with staying focused for this length of time. If you happen to have difficulty staying focused for this length of time, many colleges offer sessions that meet twice a week for only an hour and a half instead of three hours. I would recommend this type of class if you have attention span difficulties or are just returning to classes after a traumatic brain injury.
Despite any difficulties in returning to school after a traumatic brain injury, there is still a light at the end of the tunnel. Many good things can come from a class. You get the opportunity to meet new people and obviously learn new things. Confidence is a good quality that can be gained from attending classes.
By attending a class I was able to defeat many odds that were stacked against me. I am currently planning to continue my education and get a degree, even with my injury.
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