BUSTER172,
Sounds like you have really done a lot of homework on the subject, and obviuosly have been rewarded by gaining your loan. Seems to me that for anyone wishing to persue this career, your recent experiences and your post may open some people's eyes and give them another route to their goal. I believe if it hadn't been for your determination, there would be no loan. You are right to be an optomist, as it inspires confidence, without it you would have created a negative in your interviews etc..
Bealzebub's comments, though usefull, seem to give a slightly negative tone, but I think it slightly overshadows a lot of what you have said, and anyone wishing to follow your path, should, if they have ingested well, have just as much sucess, and go for it!
I wish you every sucess in your chosen career, and if you take it as seriously as you already have done, you should have no problem!
