Hey,
Who (has, are or know's someone) that studied a Bachelor of Veterinary Science? With or without children? How disciplined do you need to be? How did you manage to combine both Uni, work and family life? The distance - did you travel to the university, live nearby etc? Just generally trying to figure this all out and would appreciate as much advice, feedback, and info as possible. TIAx
I have been interested in being a Veterinarian since childhood and throughout my schooling. Life got ahead of me and my things just didn't go to plan, being a mum young, then marriage - I just put my life on a hold until now. My child is soon to be in high school, both my partner and I work full-time. My partner is happy with me resigning from FT work to focus on UNI but we're both concerned as the closest UNI is UQ at Gatton, which is a minimum of 1 hours drives away from where we live and I'm just a little disheartened by that.
ATM this is my thought process and just trying to find clarity on it all, my partner isn't much help and my friends are just telling me I'm crazy to even consider it and just do a diploma and work in a local veterinarian practice.
1. Gatton UQ is an hours drive away (min 2 hours total) each day + additional driving. Throughout the degree, additional driving includes Oakey Vet Hospital, Kenilworth, Goondiwindi & Dayboro etc. Goondiwindi itself is 4.5 hours drive away (one-way).
2. The degree is 5 years full time. Part-time isn't an option with this degree.
3. Mummy guilt - Hubby will be working FT, our child will be in high school by then but it just means I won't be as available as I am now. Due to studying FT and being over an hours drive away - Hubby's workload is full on and taking time off is near impossible.
4. The OP or Rank is extremely high, approx. OP-01 or Ranking-99. I only have a ranking of 87.
I'm slowly thinking this may be a near impossible opportunity and I'm not by any means capable of studying in a high demand degree. Quite disheartened that the only place for me to study this is over an hours drive away :'( I will just feel so far away from my family if/when they need me.
Maybe my friends/family are right, just apply myself to a cert/diploma and work in a practice close to home.
Please no negativity, just solely searching for others experiences and advice, those who have done similar/same or know of someone? or alternatives? I've put my life on hold for so long and feel it's time I do something for myself.
TIA x :)
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When I told people that I was going back to uni to finish my degree they told me "I'd never be able to do it" and so on negative comments. At the time I was married with a three year old and worked full time. I thought "I am going to do this. I know I can do it". I studied part time and worked full time. My hubby became a stay at home Dad- best thing ever- I not only finished but did it in style! Deans roll of excellence, won a scholarship which allowed me to not work and complete my honours year full time. Dont listen to those people who say you are crazy. People would ask "how do you do it?" My answer: my husbands full support- without him it could not have worked. No one can do it all. Ask him how much support is he willing to give? Your wants matter too.