although we have tons of fun, the YTT intensive is lots of work! every friday we have a 2-hour exam that requires memorizing sanskrit terms and names of poses, anatomy, and written explanations of philosophy concepts and teaching principles.  in order to pass the program and get certified we have to get above an 80% on all exams and homework.  can i brag a bit? i got a 99% on the first test!  studying for all this is just fun for me and when it's fun it comes easy.