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| I need some support, advice, or whatever you call it! I'm sure you all are sick of people posting about college/future plans but let me tell you...I thought I wanted to be a vet all my life. I'm talking since I was 4. Then my first semester of college in 2012, I shadowed vets a whole semester and started taking the courses and just wasn't sure if it was for me. I was really REALLY intimidated by the intensity of the science courses and felt that I liked the prestige of being called a vet more than the work involved. I changed to business because I wasn't sure what I wanted to do at all and had all different kinds of ideas and now I'm in agribusiness because I just have to work with animals or agriculture in some form. Now I'm going into my junior year and I just feel torn...sometimes I still want to be a vet. But sometimes I just DON'T or don't know. I just don't. I try to think about it anytime I can, do my homework, make a pros and cons list but I still teeter back and forth. I'm confused and I just don't want to regret my decision. If I wanted to be a vet, I'd have to do it NOW because I have all of those courses to catch up on but I honestly am not sure if I'm smart enough or would have the GPA in the end. I'm being realistic...I also do not see myself being in school and debt up to my ass at 28-30 years old. That part just totally turns me off, but I also just think I might love doing it. BUT then I think about all the other opportunities with agriculture and realize just because I love animals, doesn't mean I have to have a career doing it. Anyways, enough of the rambling and obviously I can only make this decision myself but I just need some kind of guidance of some sort because I'm just freaking torn and it's been bothering me for the past few months. Agribusiness seems more logical to me because the risk isn't as great but I don't wanna regret not pursuing being a vet, and I don't wanna choose to pursue it and really not be into it and regret it either because I wasted my time. I just can't seem to find a decision  | |
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Location: Oklahoma | You ARE the only one who can make the decision. Talk to vets you trust and talk to vet students. Find out their reasons for going to vet school and if it is what they expected. Vet school is very demanding and competitive. One option is to major in animal science and minor in Agribusiness. That way, you keep your options open. | |
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| I am in the exact same boat as you, except i will be a sophomore in the fall. Like literally have had the exact same thoughts as you. I have no idea. I love animals so much, but spending so much time with my vet has really showed me the gruesome parts of it and i'm not sure that i want to have to deal with all of that as well.. | |
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Location: Loma Linda, CA | I'm a pre-vet major and 25 soon. I won't graduate vet school till I'm like 32 lol! I hit a huge cross road this year on whether being a vet is in my path or not, but ultimately I decided it is! BTW I was considering becoming a professional horse trainer cause I love horses.
I can't see myself doing anything else. I've been working as a technician for 5 years and I'm good at it! My doctors almost find it annoying cause I always ask them if my diagnosis is right (a lot of vets have egos and hate that I guess, but it's not like I tell the client what I think lol).
Anyways, a lot of schools offer tutoring! Take advantage of it! And study groups! I really suck at memorizing and concentrating (pretty sure I'm ADD). It takes me a whole day to read one chapter of biology, but I have a knack for chemistry and math so far! Lol.
I am not nearly as intelligent as any of my other peers, but hey if I can do it you can too! I also am getting married and starting a family in 2016... So try having a family, being in vet school and barrel racing! Lol!
Good luck!
I do have a blog I started about being in college and being pre-vet as well as having rodeo aspirations. PM if you're interested in the link :) I love to inspire those who are in the same boat as me! | |
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| If you live, sleep, eat, and breathe it...it's your passion. If you are doing it for your parents or the prestige...you may want to think about something else. The only thing I can say is let your heart be your guide. I know it is cliche and from a Disney movie or something, but it's true. And there is nothing sadder than a burnt out vet. We've all seen them, and if you haven't worked for one...go find one and shadow them. It is something that will really make you think about whether this is something that you REALLY want to do for the next 60 years of your life. You will know if it's the career for you in your heart. | |
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Location: Deep South | I think that even the most passionate, zealous, confident vet students who are 10000% sure that's what they want to do with their life get to a point in vet school where they're questioning all of it. Not sure if they can do it, if they want to do it, or how they're going to finish. It is grueling and long.
That being said, if you're on the fence now I can only imagine that it would be that much harder to pull yourself through it during those dark days. Your peers will have in the back of their mind, "I know I can do this because this is what I'm supposed to do with my life, this is my passion." I wouldn't go into vet school until you can tell yourself that too. | |
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| There are lots of horse-related jobs that don't require a DVM: vet tech, repro (including AI), massage, stable management, etc. My daughter is having the same problem. She always wanted to be a vet, but doesn't want to commit to the 8-10 years of college and the astronomical debt. | |
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Location: Texas | My brother-in-law graduated from vet school last year. He got "lucky." My sister worked full time while he was in school, so he "only" has about $100K in student loans.  They also had three kids during that time and he missed out on quite a bit. He is now a partner in a practice, but isn't making near the money he hoped. My sister was supposed to quit working and raise the kids when he was done, but financially they can't make that work.
I start with that because you will have to make sacrifices to become a vet. You are already wondering if it's worth it. Those I know who became a vet NEVER wondered if they wanted to be one. They always knew and worked toward it. Not saying you can't be an exception.
Here is another option for you: http://www.tarleton.edu/medicallab/programs/master-of-science-in-medical-laboratory-sciences.html
I know most of the students were pre-med, pre-vet, or biomedical science majors. The program has a 100% job placement, with GREAT salaries. So if you like science and are waffling on becoming a vet, that may be another option to look into. Not to confuse you anymore, but there are a ton of options out there that many people do not realize.
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Location: Gainesville, TX | I think a lot of people on here are giving you some great advice. Another option is to do something pharmaceutical. My cousin got a degree in animal science and went to work for Pfeizer right out of her BS. Her degree wasn't heavy science, di require some travel, but really focused on the marketing and testing of new animal drugs. It would let you still be involved in the process, make very good money, and provide a cheaper alternative. | |
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Location: Weatherford, Texas | I am a lawyer---but being a lawyer is NOTHING like being a college student or even a law student. Shadow a vet and really talk to quite a few. The schooling part is just an obstacle....but if you don't LOVE shadowing the vet (including the long hours, emergency calls, weather conditions, cleaning cages when understaffed, etc) then find something you do enjoy.
My dad is a vet and his biggest complaint about vet grads are they don't know how to work and want to be a "vet" but don't know or want to actually do the back work involved. It takes a long time to get to the head honcho position but if you love it then it doesn't seem like work.
That all being said- I became a lawyer because I always wanted to be a lawyer and loved it. I teetered for a bit, rodeoed and then decided that a steady income that didn't beat the crud out of me each day was a better life. And I wanted to one day be able to afford my horses. I LOVE the law and the puzzle to each case. BUT- don't do something around horses because you love horses and ag. Do something that you enjoy that will be able to provide you the opportunities and finances to enjoy the horses and ag. Many people go through a bunch of school for equine something or another degrees only to find out that they are worthless when it comes to getting a paycheck.
Keep a running list of pros and cons for the next month. Each day write a few more- doesn't matter if they overlap or repeat. At the end of a month- or even two weeks- I think you will figure out which way you lean. A pro/con list is easily swayed if you do it only on one day. And do the shadow- but do it all.....don't just follow around...clean cages, walk the dogs, and do both small and large animal. HOrses are fun but hard work and a hard industry to break into as a vet because we all have our old faithful trusted vet and don't change often. Small animal is easier work and pay MUCH better....often with better hours for you to have your horses on the side. | |
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| cooper08 - 2014-05-06 9:53 AM I am a lawyer---but being a lawyer is NOTHING like being a college student or even a law student. Shadow a vet and really talk to quite a few. The schooling part is just an obstacle....but if you don't LOVE shadowing the vet (including the long hours, emergency calls, weather conditions, cleaning cages when understaffed, etc) then find something you do enjoy. My dad is a vet and his biggest complaint about vet grads are they don't know how to work and want to be a "vet" but don't know or want to actually do the back work involved. It takes a long time to get to the head honcho position but if you love it then it doesn't seem like work. That all being said- I became a lawyer because I always wanted to be a lawyer and loved it. I teetered for a bit, rodeoed and then decided that a steady income that didn't beat the crud out of me each day was a better life. And I wanted to one day be able to afford my horses. I LOVE the law and the puzzle to each case. BUT- don't do something around horses because you love horses and ag. Do something that you enjoy that will be able to provide you the opportunities and finances to enjoy the horses and ag. Many people go through a bunch of school for equine something or another degrees only to find out that they are worthless when it comes to getting a paycheck. Keep a running list of pros and cons for the next month. Each day write a few more- doesn't matter if they overlap or repeat. At the end of a month- or even two weeks- I think you will figure out which way you lean. A pro/con list is easily swayed if you do it only on one day. And do the shadow- but do it all.....don't just follow around...clean cages, walk the dogs, and do both small and large animal. HOrses are fun but hard work and a hard industry to break into as a vet because we all have our old faithful trusted vet and don't change often. Small animal is easier work and pay MUCH better....often with better hours for you to have your horses on the side.
Cooper, this is what a vet/chiro told my daughter! Do something that makes you enough money that you can afford the horses, and have enough time to play with them. Being a vet, she said she had no time. I thought vets made pretty good money, though. | |
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Location: Phoenix | "Don't worry about how long it will take to reach your goal, because time will pass anyway."
I keep reading this quote on the Internet, and it is so true. I've been out of school for three years, and I would gladly give anything to go back and be in school and still be learning. Don't worry about growing up so fast and getting out there and getting a real job because you have all the time in the world. Maybe if you're indecisive you could graduated with a similar degree and really pad up your classes so you've got that concentration, that way you could go get a job and then save up some money and pay off some your debt if you have any of that and if you really decided that's what you want to do then you can always go back and finish. | |
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Location: California | If you are choosing not to be a vet because you don't believe you are capable then you are wrong. It takes more work for some but if you want it bad enough and work hard enough at it you can achieve it. I am a junior in college and started out as a animal productions major but after taking some of the classes I realized I liked my business classes much more than my animal classes. I also was concerned that my degree had the potential to be useless because of the economy. I switched over to business and I love it. I figure I can take the degree and use it in a horse business if I want, or use it in any other field if I choose to go elsewhere. I ultimately want to own my own business so I figured what better way to start than leanring to run and finance one.
As far as time and money goes it is ultimately up to you. Time wise I wouldn't be too worried because you are setting yourself up for the rest of your life. Money is definitely a factor though but I know there are many scholarship opportunities out there that require some searching and some time but definitely can be worth it.
My biggest piece of advice is whatever you choose to do make sure you love it and enjoy it. "Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life." =)
PS I have worked at mutliple vets throughout college as a technician. Maybe get your agribusiness degree while working as a tech so you get the best of both worlds? A tech or assistant license only takes 6 months or so, so you could possibly get that online while getting your other degree? | |
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Location: Illinois | Like you I had always wanted to be a vet as long as I can remember. I got into college and about my sophmore year, I certainly had second thoughts. My GPA was decent and I had plenty of experience. I started researching the financial aspect and I realized I couldn't do it. Not to scare you but vet school is very intense and very competitive. I know quite a few people who did not get in the first time. In fact, my current boss who is on faculty in the Animal Science dept did not get in. After I had a complete melt down and realized I now had no idea what I wanted to do, I got a job in a lab. I guess you could say I just took to it. I ended up getting my M.S. in molecular genetics and now run a genetics lab on campus. I still work with animals (most are dead though lol!). Right now I'm doing some pretty neat projects that are a first in this country. I'm not on call and I don't work weekends. I'm able to ride and go to any show I want (I do have a toddler so I guess that part is debatable). I'm not going to lie, there are times I do regret not going (especially when I had some huge vet bills), but in the end I really wouldn't change my path. As far as prestige... I know a lot of people who don't have letters behind their name I respect a heck of a lot more than some that do. | |
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Location: Midwest | cruisin3 - 2014-05-06 12:45 PM Like you I had always wanted to be a vet as long as I can remember. I got into college and about my sophmore year, I certainly had second thoughts. My GPA was decent and I had plenty of experience. I started researching the financial aspect and I realized I couldn't do it. Not to scare you but vet school is very intense and very competitive. I know quite a few people who did not get in the first time. In fact, my current boss who is on faculty in the Animal Science dept did not get in. After I had a complete melt down and realized I now had no idea what I wanted to do, I got a job in a lab. I guess you could say I just took to it. I ended up getting my M.S. in molecular genetics and now run a genetics lab on campus. I still work with animals (most are dead though lol!). Right now I'm doing some pretty neat projects that are a first in this country. I'm not on call and I don't work weekends. I'm able to ride and go to any show I want (I do have a toddler so I guess that part is debatable). I'm not going to lie, there are times I do regret not going (especially when I had some huge vet bills), but in the end I really wouldn't change my path. As far as prestige... I know a lot of people who don't have letters behind their name I respect a heck of a lot more than some that do.
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| I was in the same position as you. Wanted to be a vet since I was a kid. Got into college and change my degree the first year. I ended up with a BS in Animal Science. Im happy with my choice. Had a friend in the same position but she took a different route.... She became a chiropractor and plans to work on horses. I thought that was a great alternative because she can work on people and animals. She gets the best of both worlds. | |
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| cooper08 - 2014-05-06 9:53 AM I am a lawyer---but being a lawyer is NOTHING like being a college student or even a law student. Shadow a vet and really talk to quite a few. The schooling part is just an obstacle....but if you don't LOVE shadowing the vet (including the long hours, emergency calls, weather conditions, cleaning cages when understaffed, etc) then find something you do enjoy. My dad is a vet and his biggest complaint about vet grads are they don't know how to work and want to be a "vet" but don't know or want to actually do the back work involved. It takes a long time to get to the head honcho position but if you love it then it doesn't seem like work. That all being said- I became a lawyer because I always wanted to be a lawyer and loved it. I teetered for a bit, rodeoed and then decided that a steady income that didn't beat the crud out of me each day was a better life. And I wanted to one day be able to afford my horses. I LOVE the law and the puzzle to each case. BUT- don't do something around horses because you love horses and ag. Do something that you enjoy that will be able to provide you the opportunities and finances to enjoy the horses and ag. Many people go through a bunch of school for equine something or another degrees only to find out that they are worthless when it comes to getting a paycheck. Keep a running list of pros and cons for the next month. Each day write a few more- doesn't matter if they overlap or repeat. At the end of a month- or even two weeks- I think you will figure out which way you lean. A pro/con list is easily swayed if you do it only on one day. And do the shadow- but do it all.....don't just follow around...clean cages, walk the dogs, and do both small and large animal. HOrses are fun but hard work and a hard industry to break into as a vet because we all have our old faithful trusted vet and don't change often. Small animal is easier work and pay MUCH better....often with better hours for you to have your horses on the side.
Cooper, I was just about to say the exact same thing, except I graduated with a Bachelor's in Accounting and a Master's in Business Administration. My folks operate a large ranch and I always thought I'd either go back and work for them or go to vet school. After taking a few science classes, I knew I wasn't quite cut out to go to vet school. I took some business classes and LOVED them. I am now a CPA and am able to afford the animals that I love so much, even if I have to pay a vet every once in a while to patch them up, I do not regret changing majors at all. But ultimately, it is up to you, and no matter what you choose to do, do it all the way and believe in yourself :) | |
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Location: North Central Kansas | bowersk - 2014-05-06 1:27 PM
cooper08 - 2014-05-06 9:53 AM I am a lawyer---but being a lawyer is NOTHING like being a college student or even a law student. Shadow a vet and really talk to quite a few. The schooling part is just an obstacle....but if you don't LOVE shadowing the vet (including the long hours, emergency calls, weather conditions, cleaning cages when understaffed, etc) then find something you do enjoy. My dad is a vet and his biggest complaint about vet grads are they don't know how to work and want to be a "vet" but don't know or want to actually do the back work involved. It takes a long time to get to the head honcho position but if you love it then it doesn't seem like work. That all being said- I became a lawyer because I always wanted to be a lawyer and loved it. I teetered for a bit, rodeoed and then decided that a steady income that didn't beat the crud out of me each day was a better life. And I wanted to one day be able to afford my horses. I LOVE the law and the puzzle to each case. BUT- don't do something around horses because you love horses and ag. Do something that you enjoy that will be able to provide you the opportunities and finances to enjoy the horses and ag. Many people go through a bunch of school for equine something or another degrees only to find out that they are worthless when it comes to getting a paycheck. Keep a running list of pros and cons for the next month. Each day write a few more- doesn't matter if they overlap or repeat. At the end of a month- or even two weeks- I think you will figure out which way you lean. A pro/con list is easily swayed if you do it only on one day. And do the shadow- but do it all.....don't just follow around...clean cages, walk the dogs, and do both small and large animal. HOrses are fun but hard work and a hard industry to break into as a vet because we all have our old faithful trusted vet and don't change often. Small animal is easier work and pay MUCH better....often with better hours for you to have your horses on the side.
Cooper, I was just about to say the exact same thing, except I graduated with a Bachelor's in Accounting and a Master's in Business Administration. My folks operate a large ranch and I always thought I'd either go back and work for them or go to vet school. After taking a few science classes, I knew I wasn't quite cut out to go to vet school. I took some business classes and LOVED them. I am now a CPA and am able to afford the animals that I love so much, even if I have to pay a vet every once in a while to patch them up, I do not regret changing majors at all. But ultimately, it is up to you, and no matter what you choose to do, do it all the way and believe in yourself :)
I also started my college career at Pre-Vet, and then after getting a D in chemistry 1 I knew that I could not handle going through chemistry 2 and organic chemistry. I loved biology and considered going into it as a major, but decided to go into accounting. I'm SO glad that I finally decided on accounting. Changing my major set me back a whole year (actually a semester with 6 credit hours in the summer). Here at K-State they offer a masters program (MAcc) that is only a year long and prepares you to sit for the CPA. So that is my goal. I was talking to a vet (and equine chiro) just last Friday and we were talking about college. She said that I was so smart to go into accounting. She said "People think that vets have a lot of money, but the actually have a lot of debt." If your heart is 100% into being a vet go for it! Otherwise go into a field that will provide you with the money and flexibility to still have your horses. | |
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Location: ND | this, and most of the advice on here, is why college is a waste of time and money for those that don't know what they want to do.....and also how the higher education system has convinced people to spend all their time in college 'thinking' about what they want to do to support their ever growing taxpayer/tuition sucking uselessness....... | |
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Location: Texas | I just finished my first year of vet school and would love for you to PM me as many questions as you want about vet school and loans, time frames, etc. you can also find me on Facebook, search Lauren Davang.
First off- yes, the loans are a lot for vet school, but if it weren't possible to repay them no one would go into vet school. I will graduate with about $180,000 in debt counting undergrad. I will start out entry level probably making 50,000 a year to 60,000 a year, but the opportunities for me are endless. I will end up making a nice living, and have the potential to really grow a practice and a business and live a comfortable life.
Second off- classes: yes, those science classes will make or break you. I suggest you get your feet wet with those classes over the summer, either at your university or a junior college (most of the upper level sciences like Ochem and biochem you can't take at a JuCo, but you can take inorganic chem, physics, and your general bio). I had TWO FULL YEARS of junior college credits that Texas A&M accepted because my grades were good- As and Bs. Organic Chemistry, Physics, and Biochem are scary to all of us.
Third- time: I went to school first to be a public school teacher. I graduated Dec 2011 and took a long term sub Job that January. I loved teaching, but felt my true passion was veterinary medicine so I went back to school, took the scary science classes I avoided, and applied- and got accepted!
There is a man in my graduating class who was a career marine, a lawyer, and started vet school at 58 years old. He put his kids through college and now is pursuing his dream career. There's plenty of people who are like me and had a career first or changed their minds and went to vet school.
You don't HAVE to be a vet to be involved in animals. My sister is an OR nurse for people, and lives a life that allows her to have her agility dogs and compete every weekend almost.
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| cooper08 - 2014-05-06 7:53 AM I am a lawyer---but being a lawyer is NOTHING like being a college student or even a law student. Shadow a vet and really talk to quite a few. The schooling part is just an obstacle....but if you don't LOVE shadowing the vet (including the long hours, emergency calls, weather conditions, cleaning cages when understaffed, etc) then find something you do enjoy. My dad is a vet and his biggest complaint about vet grads are they don't know how to work and want to be a "vet" but don't know or want to actually do the back work involved. It takes a long time to get to the head honcho position but if you love it then it doesn't seem like work. That all being said- I became a lawyer because I always wanted to be a lawyer and loved it. I teetered for a bit, rodeoed and then decided that a steady income that didn't beat the crud out of me each day was a better life. And I wanted to one day be able to afford my horses. I LOVE the law and the puzzle to each case. BUT- don't do something around horses because you love horses and ag. Do something that you enjoy that will be able to provide you the opportunities and finances to enjoy the horses and ag. Many people go through a bunch of school for equine something or another degrees only to find out that they are worthless when it comes to getting a paycheck. Keep a running list of pros and cons for the next month. Each day write a few more- doesn't matter if they overlap or repeat. At the end of a month- or even two weeks- I think you will figure out which way you lean. A pro/con list is easily swayed if you do it only on one day. And do the shadow- but do it all.....don't just follow around...clean cages, walk the dogs, and do both small and large animal. HOrses are fun but hard work and a hard industry to break into as a vet because we all have our old faithful trusted vet and don't change often. Small animal is easier work and pay MUCH better....often with better hours for you to have your horses on the side.
WOW!! This is great advice...took a lot of words right out of my mouth. I agree with doing something that affords you to be able to do what you love. If you can find something that you like to do for a career that will allow you to make good wages to enjoy horses, etc. that's the way to go. That's what I did. There are days I'd prefer to be doing "vet" work or training horses like my Grandpa did rather than sitting in an office doing accounting work, but then the days that are over 100 degrees or it's pouring rain or snowing, I'm pretty happy to have the desk job.
And also what Cooper said about having to put in the time and hard work to be the "head cheese" is correct in any industry...just because you graduate with a degree doesn't mean the work is over. You have to continue learning real world experiences and proving yourself before you just become a big wig in no matter what industry you go into.
Another comment...don't get discouraged by the difficultly of school work. I was terrible at math in HS, but ended up with a BS in accounting. My family didn't think I'd make it because I wasn't good at math, but I did. I changed my major about 5 times; don't rush things...if you need to take a little break rather than rushing into something...do it. Also, I'm jealous of Cooper...I wanted to be a lawyer, but didn't think I could "hack" it. Don't let that stop you...that's one regret I have.
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Location: Texas | Oh and I used to think I wanted to train horses on the side all my life… no thanks, not anymore. After getting my bell rung and going to the ER, panicking over the fact I forgot all my final grades for my spring Semester and fearing that I lost memories of vet school- you can forget it. SO GLAD I chose vet school.
and Cooper08 is right about small versus large animal- that is true. For me I still have that passion for equine medicine, hasn't left after first year, which means my odds of riding a lot and competing after school are slimmer than if I would do small animal medicine. But at this point, I'm still all over equine medicine. I've already got my friends in on it and lined up to futurity my babies for me if I can't :P | |
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| Thank you everyone for all of the advice! It's difficult really trying to make a big decision. I'll continue to think and try and find the best thing for me...we shall see! | |
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| Also, let me add that I'm not really looking for the "prestige" by getting respect from others, etc but mine's more about having it for myself if that makes sense? Anyways, I really appreciate all of your responses and I'm seriously taking them all to heart and considering what you all said about some things! | |
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Location: TN | I was in your shoes not too long ago. I had wanted to be a vet my entire life. I shadowed vets and even picked my college partly based on it having a great vet school. I always made good grades and did well in the animal science classes, but my sophomore year I took basic chemistry and really struggled. I started thinking about whether or not I really wanted to be a vet. I soon decided to switch to Animal Science/Ag Communications, which I LOVED, but after doing internships I decided that I didn't really want to do those jobs. I graduated and went back to school to get my master's in education and now I'm a teacher. I absolutely love what I do it just took some soul searching, internships, and classes to figure it all out. Go with your gut and what type of career you think would make you happy. Look at the good and the bad (hours, pay, job stress, work environment) that you would get with whatever major/career path you choose and go from there. Good luck!! | |
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| Thank you so much for the advice! I feel it really does take some soul searching...I need to pray about it more too. I can honestly say that prayer has always helped me and God finds a way to guide me! Just had to throw that out there so people know how strong it is :) | |
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