Saturday, January 17, 2015

Do YOU Want to be a Veterinarian?

I know a lot of desperate students see places like SGU and Ross as their only shot at becoming a veterinarian, but PLEASE take a lot of time to really consider what you will be signing up for by LEAVING the US. It upsets and angers me when I see people on facebook from these schools bashing how much they hate grenada and how horrible the island is and blah blah blah. It's a packaged deal folks, and if you aren't willing to accept living in someone else's country and culture, then you need to seriously reconsider your goals. This will not be a good fit for you, and you will be miserable the whole time you are there. You will add to the locals' view of students (that we are rich, entitled brats - a sad reality is that a lot of americans that go to grenada act this way). You will not be a good role model for the future. you may not do very well in school. You will be paying a heck of a lot more money to be miserable than you would be if you went to your in-state school (to be honest though, you might be miserable there too because vet school is sneaky like that).

So PLEASE think long and hard about this major life decision you will be making. Are you a patient, laid back, flexible personality? Can you laugh at life's little idiosyncrasies? How do you really feel about leaving everything you've ever known behind? Do you really understand that you will be a guest in someone else's country? Can you live with just the basics? 

You need to want to go to an island school because you want the whole package, and not simply because you're desperate. If desperation is your only motivator, you are in for what will be the very hardest and most miserable years of your life, because vet school itself is quite mentally and emotionally challenging, and then you are adding on moving away from your support system, moving into a new culture and way of life, and out of a very developed first world country.

*This rant prompted by a facebook post from someone saying that going to SGU was the worst decision they have ever made (and not the vet school part), and then bashing the country when people prompted why.
 

7 comments:

  1. Agreed! Packaged deals are part of life- Marriages have ups and downs and that is normal- each package is unique in the eye of the beholder. People who don't understand this- probably aren't happy anywhere. My husband is looking into this school as well.

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  2. Hi! My name is Rebecca and I'm getting ready to attend veterinary school at St. Georges in January. I want to bring my dog, and I am having a hard time finding a place to live. I really am clueless as to everything about Grenada and don't know where I should live. I emailed the recommended housing office and they told me that True Blue, Forest View, and Premium apartments have rooms available, but I don't know anything about those places. Do you know if they are good places to live? Where did you live off of campus? Would you mind emailing me? beccacolleen@gmail.com

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  3. Hi, I am debating on Ross or St. George.. I was accepted to Ross but I did more research between the two and St. George seems like the better choice! I would really love some advice. I am so scared of the debt coming out of school. I looked at masters programs but realized this is all I really want to do and will always want to be. Where you able to find a job once you were done with school? (if you dont mind me asking) - What is your salary, are you able to afford living, buying a car, etc? I have had horses my whole life and my goal is to own some land and a small barn (2-3) horses, do you think you would be able to afford that? I also want to bet scuba certified one day! How did you find the time while being in school? Do you think you saved money living off campus, how safe was it? I predict I will most likely get a dog while im down there.. I have had my horse for emotional support my whole life and not having her i will probably get a dog. How where you able to take care of the dog while being at class all day? I read some of your blog but would love to hear about your experiences. I don't think I will get into any of the state schools that I applied to :( but I have always wanted to live on an island. I love everything about island life. I totally agree with your post. here is my email I would really appreciate hearing from you!!!!
    sarahtabin93@gmail.com

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