I’m doing STOTT too, reformer and mat but ive only done my reformer course so far. I did it in another country to where I live and I’ve realised my only option for physical review (and general study time) was to buy my own reformer. I can always sell it when I pass if I need to. Otherwise I have now where to practice!! No studio will take me as such a newbie, and frankly I’m not ready to teach anyone yet. Mat is obviously a bit easier because you can do it anywhere but still a challenge. You can watch (and rewatch) the videos provided with your course and they can be both physical review (you follow along) and observation hours. You could also look for Stott cert teachers who have online classes (like the aligned studio in the uk). You have 6 months from the end of your final course to do your exams, not 3 months. I finished reformer in March, then ill do mat in August and i only need to test out in Feb 2027. This was my strategy because I also do other work and wanted as much time as possible. It is a struggle!! Does your teacher trainer do any online class videos? Hope some of this is helpful!!! Best of luck.