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I want to become a cosmetologist but, I have a hard time with book work because of my bipolar. How do i get through college?



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Top 5 in: Choosing College, Discipline, Families and Relationships, Family Activities, Growth and Development, Health and Wellness, Learning Disabilities and Special Needs, Learning Styles, Parents and Schools, Safety, School Policy and Education Issues, Study Skills and Academics, Summer Learning and Camps, Teens and Jobs, Transitions and Readiness, Motivating StudentsTop 5 in 16 Topics		 Congratulations on knowing what you want to do and having a goal, and also for knowing the areas you struggle with.

Fortunately, cosmetology school or esthetician school is not like traditional college. You won't be there for four years, or even for two years. Many cosmetology programs are only nine months long, and combine book learning with practical, hands-on, monitored experience. You'll need to work a certain number of hours (which varies by state) and then pass a licensing exam in order to work as a cosmetologist at a spa or salon.

The combination of book work and hands-on work may suit your learning style better than a traditional college program.

One thing you might want to do, though, is talk with your doctor about how your bipolar affects your ability to handle book work. An acquaintance of mine has a daughter who is bipolar and she is taking a challenging college program. However, they monitor her medications religiously and are alert for times when the stress of school is negatively affecting her. It may be that a change in your meds and/or some counseling or therapy can help you cope with the academic side of your program.

Good luck with your career goals. Cosmetology is an exciting and rewarding field and spas and salons are always looking for talented people to join their staffs.

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mother of a child with Asperger's Syndrome/author of Spa: A Comprehensive Introduction (textbook on spa management)
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