In 3D modeling...lost as hell...

Hey there,
I'm in my 3D modeling class right now, and i'm lost as hell... My teacher is a really cool guy, but damn he goes way too fast. I think I should sit down with him and teach him how to teach people who've never used a software program before. Well if I can get past him, and learn on my own, then I will be fine. Despite this set back, I am really looking forward to the end product. We get to model our own characters in this class. I've got a few different designs in mind. Right now I'm definitely thinking about modeling my Mandalorian bounty hunter girl.
squee!