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I took the plunge

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Longcatislong

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This week, I formally resigned from my first full time job to begin pre-dental classes and dental-shadowing next semester! 🙂

I'm both excited and terrified (mostly of failure).

I've applied to, and am waiting to hear back from 3 formal post-bacc programs in the SF Bay Area, but until then will be taking classes informally at a local State University.

I'm 23-years-old and graduated from college in May '10. So, i've only been out of school and working full time (as a secretary, yuck!) for 6 months. Nevertheless, leaving my job and starting pre-dental coursework before even being accepted to any formal post-baccs is scary, but I've taken the plunge because I've always been interested in health and dentistry will be rewardin and fulfilling.

Just thought I'd share. 🙂