Imposter syndrome

[astoldbydrc]

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Hello! I’m very fortunate to get an acceptance this cycle and start vet school in the fall, but I think imposter syndrome is setting in. I’m a non-traditional applicant/student so the change in lifestyle plus the financial investment is starting to feel really real. Am I making the right decision uprooting my family and pursuing this dream? Can I actually succeed in this program and become the awesome vet I imagined? I know it is and I can, that’s why they accepted me right? I don’t have a actual question for this thread, just wanted to vent and let you know you’re not alone if you’re feeling the same way!

 

[abbielovescats]

I’m feeling a similar way. I’m super excited that I got an acceptance, but I can’t help feel it was a mistake. Like I’m gonna be getting an email that says never mind it was an accident or they looked at my app again and changed their minds. Maybe since I’ve been wanting this for so long it’s hard to believe. But I’ve been having pretty bad dreams and difficulty sleeping which stinks. But then I feel guilty about it since just last week I was hoping for an acceptance and now I have one and I’m stressing. And yes I’m also worrying about failing vet school lol.

 

[JaynaAli]

The way y’all feel is normal. And it doesn’t necessarily go away when you start vet school, when you graduate, or even if you’re boarded. You’ve been accepted for a reason. Enjoy this exciting time.

 

[cp210]

Hello! I’m very fortunate to get an acceptance this cycle and start vet school in the fall, but I think imposter syndrome is setting in. I’m a non-traditional applicant/student so the change in lifestyle plus the financial investment is starting to feel really real. Am I making the right decision uprooting my family and pursuing this dream? Can I actually succeed in this program and become the awesome vet I imagined? I know it is and I can, that’s why they accepted me right? I don’t have a actual question for this thread, just wanted to vent and let you know you’re not alone if you’re feeling the same way!

I'm also a non-traditional applicant and am feeling exactly the same! Congratulations 🙂 you've go this!

 

[astoldbydrc]

We definitely all got this! Thank you all for sharing!