How is the of "struggle" important in the novel, Bloomability?

Another theme in this novel is the importance of struggle, especially with learning. Dinnie realizes that her experiences are shaping her. One professor adopts a method of teaching during the year whereby he does not give the students any written home work. They are required to just go home each day and think. The kids even spend three days in class discussing how one should evaluate thinking! Dinnie enjoys the intensity of her classes, and enjoys thinking about why others think the way they do.