I just passed my medical check ride for a soda. You can get the fan to give you a temporary medical to practice for your soda. Truly as a student you can learn to fly without a medical all the way up to the point your ready for solo, then at which time you can apply for 3rd class, take a check ride test for the medical only and then upon passing it, go back and begin your final phase of training doing solo. And contrary to popular belief you will be allowed to fly by yourself without a second pilot on board. You probably got it easier than I did I’m a amputee below the knee on the left and had to demonstrate the ability to apply stick and rudder as well as prove emergency braking. So hang in there, apply for and take your soda and we’ll see you on the ramp!