Learning Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles

What was the author's role in school?

• Class captain

• Class jester

• Class president

• Class monitor

Which condition did the author NOT mention having?

• Autism

• Dyslexia

• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

• Irlen syndrome

What did the author rely on during their military service for written work?

• Textbooks

• Team members

• Online resources

• Personal notes

At what age did the author apply to do a degree?

• 40

• 34

• 47

• 30

What type of degree did the author pursue?

• Biological medicine and health sciences

• Psychology

• Nursing

• Education

What was the author's initial reaction to their learning difficulties?

• Pride

• Denial

• Embarrassment

• Acceptance

What did the author use to help with reading due to Irlen syndrome?

• White paper

• Yellow paper

• Green paper

• Blue paper

How long did it take the author to complete their degree?

• 10 years

• 9 years

• 7 years

• 5 years

What was the author's profession after completing their degree?

• Ambassador for the Open University

• Teacher

• Paramedic

• Doctor

What did the author do to hide their learning difficulties?

• Talked to teachers

• Sought help

• Ignored the problem

• Guessed words