<p>You hit it right on the head–so to speak.
Parents and alumni tend to over dramatize PS. Don’t get me wrong, it was challenging. Very challenging. But, if you:
Are reasonably fit (Run! Exercise! Work out! ahead of time)
Are capable of following instructions (A bigger challenge for some people than y ou might think)
Can walk and chew gum at the same time (Again, a bigger challenge for some people than you might imagine)
Can prioritize somewhat (You can’t get it all done) and, most importantly,
WANT TO GET THROUGH IT . . . you will ge through it.</p>
<p>I was the same as you. All I had heard were about the physical aspects of PS. Teh workouts, the sports, etc. Nobody talked about the training, the briefs, the validation exams, the issuance of books, the issuance of computer, etc. etc. etc.
If you want to get through this, you can. 1200 people a year do it.
On the other hand, if you ar eprone to homesickness, longing for girlfriends, lazy, disorganized, fat, out of shape, or otherwise not committed to getting through this, do everybody a favor and stay home.</p>
<p>PS is challenging but not impossible. I wouldn’t go so far as to say it was fun, but certain parts of it were enjoyable, interesting, okay. It’s just something you get through, then its over.</p>