I ended up using this desk as an entry way table instead. It was too low to use as a desk; my back and neck started to ache as I was studying. Also, it took forever to put together and it was so heavy to lift upstairs to my apartment. It's a beautiful desk, don't get me wrong! But if you are a busy full time nursing student with a 40 hours a week job, this desk will take a few days (unless you have someone to do it for you).