Honestly, I wouldn't base your opinion on graduate school based on Mike's posts; opinions and experiences vary from person to person, but at the very least he only seems to post when things are really bad (which makes sense in the venting kind of way), and you don't really get to hear about the good experiences. I know I whine and bitch alot (but mostly because I'm tired or feeling sickly; I almost never think about giving up), so I may not be a great example, either. But I find gatsbys_regret's enthusiasm for grad school inspiring, as I do gavriela's.
Really, worry is one thing, but you never know unless you try. Some of my classes since undergrad have sucked. But sometimes you get a great class/teacher who changes your perspective on things and you're more passionate and driven than ever before. Unfortunately you've gotta take the good with the bad in academia (well, with anything, really). I think the surest first step is to analyze how you feel about the idea of school again -- is it fear you mostly feel? dread? Or other? (you don't have to answer to me, but you should to yourself)
Btw, how long would vet tech education last? I'm not sure what it is, exactly, and how it varies from veterinary schooling in general.
And again, this is my totally biased opinion, but I wouldn't have suggested NYC anyway, regardless of social situation. But that stems from my personal distaste with the idea of living in the city again full-time. Why not MD, where you seemed so happy? NYC may seem easier, but MD may make you happier.
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Re: Discussing my vote
Date: 2006-01-18 12:07 pm (UTC)Really, worry is one thing, but you never know unless you try. Some of my classes since undergrad have sucked. But sometimes you get a great class/teacher who changes your perspective on things and you're more passionate and driven than ever before. Unfortunately you've gotta take the good with the bad in academia (well, with anything, really). I think the surest first step is to analyze how you feel about the idea of school again -- is it fear you mostly feel? dread? Or other? (you don't have to answer to me, but you should to yourself)
Btw, how long would vet tech education last? I'm not sure what it is, exactly, and how it varies from veterinary schooling in general.
And again, this is my totally biased opinion, but I wouldn't have suggested NYC anyway, regardless of social situation. But that stems from my personal distaste with the idea of living in the city again full-time. Why not MD, where you seemed so happy? NYC may seem easier, but MD may make you happier.