I need advice on what to do

[Misselena]

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I'm currently in my mid twenties and all my life I've always wanted to be a vet. I graduated with a science degree a few years ago. My marks could have been better, but during my studies I had to volunteer and work to help my family (one parent died, debts). I then worked full time after graduating and I was planning on saving money, because I was accepted at Ross. That didn't work out, because I wasn't able to afford it. Now, I don't know if I should redo my prerequisites and apply in Canada at the local vet school or if I should go to Poland. Poland is financially affordable, but it's not AVMA accredited. It would be five years plus two to pass the licensing exams. Or I could try and get in locally which would take six years, but if I wouldn't get accepted I'd have to go to Poland then. I really need some opinions. Thank you.

 

[CalliopeDVM]

... Now, I don't know if I should redo my prerequisites and apply in Canada at the local vet school or if I should go to Poland. Poland is financially affordable, but it's not AVMA accredited. It would be five years plus two to pass the licensing exams. Or I could try and get in locally which would take six years, but if I wouldn't get accepted I'd have to go to Poland then. I really need some opinions. Thank you.

If you go to an unaccredited vet school like in Poland, it not only takes you a minimum of 2 years (often more) to pass the tests when you get back home, it will also cost you about $10,000 (not counting the lost income that you're not earning by working as a vet).

It sounds like you are Canadian - if so, I would strongly recommend taking advantage of the governmental support for school here, and upgrade your classes and grades and then apply to your local vet school. That would save you well over $100,000, and I think that's worth spending a few extra years in undergrad to get the remaining pre-reqs and grades that you need.