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devyn said:
Just following your orders..... you suggested it... any ill consequences come your way 😛

no orajel here and it is almost 11 pm
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Lol... just don't give yourself frostbite. 😛

Yeah... It is almost 11PM might be hard to find a place that is open with orajel. (Assuming that Ireland is similar to Scotland in that most places close rather early).
 
DVMDream said:
Lol... just don't give yourself frostbite. 😛

Yeah... It is almost 11PM might be hard to find a place that is open with orajel. (Assuming that Ireland is similar to Scotland in that most places close rather early).
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Yeah everything closes early here even most pubs on the weekdays.... unless it is a late bar.....
 
devyn said:
Yeah everything closes early here even most pubs on the weekdays.... unless it is a late bar.....
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I miss places being open 24 hours... 🙁

Is it horrible that I have thought about attempting a transfer back to a US school after my first year is over here?

I love the school and people and everything, but with some things that have been going on at home it would be a lot less stressful for me to be in the states.
 
DVMDream said:
I miss places being open 24 hours... 🙁

Is it horrible that I have thought about attempting a transfer back to a US school after my first year is over here?

I love the school and people and everything, but with some things that have been going on at home it would be a lot less stressful for me to be in the states.
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If you want to come back to the US, I would start pursuing it ASAP to get the best chance at coming back. I'm sorry that you are in that situation. You'e WICHE, right? So you have a few schools to look into!🙂
I love all the stories you and Devyn post about being overseas. I'm almost kicking myself for not applying to UK schools! I really think I would love it, but I know I would miss my boyfriend and family very much. You UK'ers are super brave!
 
DVMDream said:
I miss places being open 24 hours... 🙁

Is it horrible that I have thought about attempting a transfer back to a US school after my first year is over here?

I love the school and people and everything, but with some things that have been going on at home it would be a lot less stressful for me to be in the states.
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Looks like you might be able to transfer to my spot if this all doesn't go well for me 🙄
 
psilovethomas said:
If you want to come back to the US, I would start pursuing it ASAP to get the best chance at coming back. I'm sorry that you are in that situation. You'e WICHE, right? So you have a few schools to look into!🙂
I love all the stories you and Devyn post about being overseas. I'm almost kicking myself for not applying to UK schools! I really think I would love it, but I know I would miss my boyfriend and family very much. You UK'ers are super brave!
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Not all schools allow transfers and I am not sure you can get into the WICHE program off a transfer. I have looked up some schools that do allow transfers and I am just trying to decide what would be best for me... Either sticking it out in the UK or transferring back to the US. I am going to see how things are after this first semester is over, but there are just some family things going on at home and I wish I could be closer/have better contact with my family.
 
So I heard back from the emergency hospital I applied to. Despite the fact that they just made a job posting last Friday and I applied Sunday morning, they say they just finished a round of hiring. They said they'd keep my resume on file but they are ALWAYS hiring over there. I don't really get it. I'm really bummed and now I have no idea what I'm going to do for this semester.
 
DVMDream said:
I miss places being open 24 hours... 🙁

Is it horrible that I have thought about attempting a transfer back to a US school after my first year is over here?

I love the school and people and everything, but with some things that have been going on at home it would be a lot less stressful for me to be in the states.
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Give yourself a break. Of course you would be thinking that. Classes have just started, you have only been there a few weeks. This is all perfectly normal.

You might still feel this way in a few months, and it is fine if you pursue returning, but really, most likely things will settle down for you.

I hated the first 2 months living overseas but eventually loved it.

We all get down on ourselves from time to time unnecessarily. Don't feel horrible...

EVEN if you were in the states, it would not be that much easier. Vet school would not leave you much time to deal with family/home situations (take it from me).
 
StartingoverVet said:
Give yourself a break. Of course you would be thinking that. Classes have just started, you have only been there a few weeks. This is all perfectly normal.

You might still feel this way in a few months, and it is fine if you pursue returning, but really, most likely things will settle down for you.

I hated the first 2 months living overseas but eventually loved it.

We all get down on ourselves from time to time unnecessarily. Don't feel horrible...

EVEN if you were in the states, it would not be that much easier. Vet school would not leave you much time to deal with family/home situations (take it from me).
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Thanks. I just think I would be able to be in contact with my family better in the states. This past week my grandma was in the hospital (she was released on Saturday) but I did not find out about it until yesterday when I called my mom. When I asked her why she didn't tell me sooner she mentioned that she wasn't sure when to call or really if she should be calling (mostly stemming from my being so far away). Also, being a $1200 plane ride away is not fun. At least in the states if I want to go home for Christmas/summer it is not anywhere near as expensive.

Again, I haven't made any decisions on this, I am too busy with school right now to really be looking into it, but it has crossed my mind.
 
DVMDream said:
I miss places being open 24 hours... 🙁

Is it horrible that I have thought about attempting a transfer back to a US school after my first year is over here?

I love the school and people and everything, but with some things that have been going on at home it would be a lot less stressful for me to be in the states.
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It is not horrible.... but you just started so right now things are quite stressful with school along with all the ****e going on at home.... once things settle down you might start to feel better about it all.

I have never thought about transferring back to the states, but I am at a much different place in my life and I could see myself living in Europe after graduating. I am not the norm.

There are people that do it... but I know it is not easy and also often you may have to retake some classes in the states depending on the school you transfer to as a lot of stuff does not transfer as our programs are structured differently here.

I would settle in... focus on school for now and just ease your way into vet school and life in Scotland. You may find you love it and can tolerate it for 4 years. Also your parents will start to understand time differences and how it all works - when they can/can't call you, etc.

Do you have whatsapp? I assume you have a smartphone with a data plan. It is a messenger for your phone which you can use with anyone locally and internationally - it is similar to text messaging except it does not cost you anything (does not take away texts). I use it to talk to everyone back home in between emails and skyping so more on a day to day basis. 🙂
 
devyn said:
It is not horrible.... but you just started so right now things are quite stressful with school along with all the ****e going on at home.... once things settle down you might start to feel better about it all.

I have never thought about transferring back to the states, but I am at a much different place in my life and I could see myself living in Europe after graduating. I am not the norm.

There are people that do it... but I know it is not easy and also often you may have to retake some classes in the states depending on the school you transfer to as a lot of stuff does not transfer as our programs are structured differently here.

I would settle in... focus on school for now and just ease your way into vet school and life in Scotland. You may find you love it and can tolerate it for 4 years. Also your parents will start to understand time differences and how it all works - when they can/can't call you, etc.

Do you have whatsapp? I assume you have a smartphone with a data plan. It is a messenger for your phone which you can use with anyone locally and internationally - it is similar to text messaging except it does not cost you anything (does not take away texts). I use it to talk to everyone back home in between emails and skyping so more on a day to day basis. 🙂
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I have both whatsapp and viber. 👍 😉
 
DVMDream said:
I miss places being open 24 hours... 🙁

Is it horrible that I have thought about attempting a transfer back to a US school after my first year is over here?

I love the school and people and everything, but with some things that have been going on at home it would be a lot less stressful for me to be in the states.
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Not horrible at all. Hell, I'm considering transferring to somewhere closer to home, and I'm IN the states (just...very far away). Get through your first semester at least - talk to the school(s) you would be interested in transferring to so you know exactly what the process is and can be prepared, but then focus on getting through what you're in NOW.


My rant is also family related - my grandfather is 95 years old and has Parkinsons. I saw him not a week before I left for school, and while he's not in great shape, he was still able to walk around, recognize his daughters and granddaughters, and participate in conversations to some extent if he had his hearing aids in. It's been maybe a month and he has declined severely due to multiple mini-strokes, and is being put into hospice care. I talked to my mother last night and apparently we're talking days to weeks left. His quality of life at this time is basically non-existent. I am 2000 miles away in my first week of vet school. The last thing I want is to be halfway across the country when my grandpa dies and not be able to come home to be with my family at all. 🙁
 
Whyevernot55 said:
Not horrible at all. Hell, I'm considering transferring to somewhere closer to home, and I'm IN the states (just...very far away). Get through your first semester at least - talk to the school(s) you would be interested in transferring to so you know exactly what the process is and can be prepared, but then focus on getting through what you're in NOW.


My rant is also family related - my grandfather is 95 years old and has Parkinsons. I saw him not a week before I left for school, and while he's not in great shape, he was still able to walk around, recognize his daughters and granddaughters, and participate in conversations to some extent if he had his hearing aids in. It's been maybe a month and he has declined severely due to multiple mini-strokes, and is being put into hospice care. I talked to my mother last night and apparently we're talking days to weeks left. His quality of life at this time is basically non-existent. I am 2000 miles away in my first week of vet school. The last thing I want is to be halfway across the country when my grandpa dies and not be able to come home to be with my family at all. 🙁
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Remember, we have a long weekend coming up if you want to get home just to see him again.

Secondly, the school is very understanding about things like funerals and emergencies. I missed a histo exam first semester and Hinsdale was great about rescheduling. Second year I went home for my Grandma's funeral and also missed a bunch of stuff that I was easily able to make up. I know it sucks and its stressful, but worry about what's best for you!
 
cowgirla said:
Remember, we have a long weekend coming up if you want to get home just to see him again.

Secondly, the school is very understanding about things like funerals and emergencies. I missed a histo exam first semester and Hinsdale was great about rescheduling. Second year I went home for my Grandma's funeral and also missed a bunch of stuff that I was easily able to make up. I know it sucks and its stressful, but worry about what's best for you!
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I am thinking about trying to fly home that weekend actually - we're going to see whether he even makes it to next week first. And it is really, really good to know that they're understanding. Not that it makes me worry any less about him, but knowing I have some wiggle room is great.
 
So as we were putting our dog back into it's home/plastic bag today, all of the juice spilled out of the bag onto my legs and new shoes.... like a quart of fluid.
Why did I wear new shoes you ask? Because the past few days I've gotten nothing on my shoes and thought "Oh my shoes will be fine" :smack:

🙄🙄🙄🙄
 
Emiloo4 said:
So as we were putting our dog back into it's home/plastic bag today, all of the juice spilled out of the bag onto my legs and new shoes.... like a quart of fluid.
Why did I wear new shoes you ask? Because the past few days I've gotten nothing on my shoes and thought "Oh my shoes will be fine" :smack:

🙄🙄🙄🙄
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This summer during micro lab, I wore old shoes every day we were staining. On the day of our exam, during which we had to do a stain, I forgot my old shoes and was wearing a good pair, and I figured it would be fine since I had yet to spill anything on them. And then I spilled malachite green on my shoes.
 
Emiloo4 said:
So as we were putting our dog back into it's home/plastic bag today, all of the juice spilled out of the bag onto my legs and new shoes.... like a quart of fluid.
Why did I wear new shoes you ask? Because the past few days I've gotten nothing on my shoes and thought "Oh my shoes will be fine" :smack:

🙄🙄🙄🙄
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:laugh:remember this experience for when you start large animal anatomy 😉
 
I want to use SDN to help me find employment because you guys are so awesome. I have to remember that this is SDN, not, EmploymentN.

Thoughts on this... because it sort of a rant.

Someone recommended an educational assistant job to me. It is for a physically disabled biology student. Private household is doing the hiring.

I was a bit hesitant on inquiring. I don't have experience with people who are physically disabled. I asked about the disability and all I got back that it was a movement disorder. I said I would send them my resume, but then I found out about an interview for another job. I never sent my resume.

My mom was asking me about my employment over the weekend. She was very cranky at the time. She told me not to apply. She said I don't know what I am getting myself into. What if they don't pay me? What if this person requires a lot of care?

I get an email tonight (almost a week after I last spoke to them). They asked if I was still interested in the position and that they never received a resume from me.

With the luck I have been having... the email is a sign to me. I should send them my resume and see what happens.

I am super nervous now because of what my mom said. :scared:

I am also desperate. I would rather take a chance on a great job and get screwed over than not end up with a job at all (which is where I am currently heading... my job ends Tuesday and I still do not have employment lined up).

I also don't want to let anyone down. This, and the vet receptionist position I applied for are not what I am used to doing. I do not want to get into a job and be a let down.

Although my lab manager claims otherwise, I feel like I was a let down at this job. I was enthusiastic about the position. Then, BAM, I was expected to spend days in the field doing hard work. I have no experience with manual labour, but I was cool with giving it a shot. Well, I burned out two weeks ago and had to take a personal day this week. The fact that I feel like I have failed this job a weighing down on me.

*Sigh*

On the PLUS side... my lab manager said I can use time at work to contact potential masters supervisors and find a job. I really appreciated it. He even encouraged me to apply for a Masters position if I am interested. If he wasn't absent-minded, crazy and unpredictable, I would take him up on that. Also, this is an agricultural genomics lab. I am interested in parasites. 😀
 
Also, believe it or not, I keep thinking about poor Emiloo. 🙁

I may not be in as much debt as you, but I see where you are coming from because money is weighing heavily on me too. I also keep saying to myself "If I had known it was going to be like this, I would have done X, Y or Z instead." You're wishing that you attended a cheaper vet school . I am wishing that I did not waste money on an education that cannot get me a job.

I am rooting for you, Em. I want this to work out for you.
 
Lissarae06 said:
Would you be responsible for this person's care or just the tutoring/teaching whatever?
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This is an important question.

Also, send a resume. Can't hurt to start there. But you will need to have a trial day/meet the client and see how that works. If it is a chronic constant movement issue that is a lot different than someone who cannot coordinate their limbs properly or a paraplegic.
 
Philliab said:
AMEN to that! 😆 :meanie:


On a more serious note....Emiloo, have you heard anything yet?
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Nope 🙁

Trematode said:
Also, believe it or not, I keep thinking about poor Emiloo.

I may not be in as much debt as you, but I see where you are coming from because money is weighing heavily on me too. I also keep saying to myself "If I had known it was going to be like this, I would have done X, Y or Z instead." You're wishing that you attended a cheaper vet school . I am wishing that I did not waste money on an education that cannot get me a job.

I am rooting for you, Em. I want this to work out for you.
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Thanks Trema. I'm really just wishing they would charge me the correct tuition. I would have made a different choice selecting schools if I knew this earlier 🙄.

According to higher ups (I won't say who), the grad financial aid office is lazy as hell and does this every year to a dozen students or so (not exaggerating). Apparently they send out correspondences to people like me to try and have the issue resolved during the summer. They claimed they sent me something that was returned to them... my address has been the same since I was 10 🙄. So the most frustrating part is that I could've had this done months ago, but am instead dealing with it the first week of school. 😡 I was told they are supposed to email or call people if they can't get through to them with mail, but often just give up out of laziness. :bullcrap:

Hope you find a job soon Trema. I know it was really rough trying to find employment when I graduated, but you just have to stick with it. I even bartended for a while until I found a job at an animal hospital. And think outside the box of the usual jobs of your degree. I ended up working in a biochemistry lab at a pharmaceutical company that required an M.S. or PhD to apply. I applied anyway and got the job :shrug:. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there. The worst they can say is "no" and you're right back to where you started. :luck::xf:
 
Emiloo4 said:
Nope 🙁



Thanks Trema. I'm really just wishing they would charge me the correct tuition. I would have made a different choice selecting schools if I knew this earlier 🙄.

According to higher ups (I won't say who), the grad financial aid office is lazy as hell and does this every year to a dozen students or so (not exaggerating). Apparently they send out correspondences to people like me to try and have the issue resolved during the summer. They claimed they sent me something that was returned to them... my address has been the same since I was 10 🙄. So the most frustrating part is that I could've had this done months ago, but am instead dealing with it the first week of school. 😡 I was told they are supposed to email or call people if they can't get through to them with mail, but often just give up out of laziness. :bullcrap:

Hope you find a job soon Trema. I know it was really rough trying to find employment when I graduated, but you just have to stick with it. I even bartended for a while until I found a job at an animal hospital. And think outside the box of the usual jobs of your degree. I ended up working in a biochemistry lab at a pharmaceutical company that required an M.S. or PhD to apply. I applied anyway and got the job :shrug:. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there. The worst they can say is "no" and you're right back to where you started. :luck::xf:
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Emi, if I were you I would be IN their office, every day, asking about the status of your appeal. At least once a week, minimum, but this is a huge freaking deal and I'd probably be there almost daily. Not being rude or nasty, just "Hi, I'm Emiloo and I'm wondering about the status of my appeal!" If it is true that they tend to let things slide, you need to be right there making sure it doesn't happen to you! If they say they sent you correspondence during the summer, state that you never received it or any attempted follow-up. If they insist it was sent, ask for documentation. The more of a known presence you make yourself, the better shot you have of getting this resolved faster.
 
Lissarae06 said:
Would you be responsible for this person's care or just the tutoring/teaching whatever?
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That is what my mom wanted me to ask, so I asked and sent them my resume.

And thanks Em.
I was a little hesitant to apply to places that ask for a masters, but my boss encouraged me to do so as well.

I'd work minimum wage if I had to and I have sent a couple of resumes. Based on my knowledge of the city I will be living, the average amount of time spent unemployed before being hired for a minimum wage job is 5 months. I can't go live with my folks. It was more difficult there, but they just closed a paper mill and are closing a large retail store shortly.
 
Emiloo4 said:
So as we were putting our dog back into it's home/plastic bag today, all of the juice spilled out of the bag onto my legs and new shoes.... like a quart of fluid.
Why did I wear new shoes you ask? Because the past few days I've gotten nothing on my shoes and thought "Oh my shoes will be fine" :smack:

🙄🙄🙄🙄
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If it makes you feel any better, during large animal anatomy we had to learn the cow GI tract and when I pulled down the "flap" on the side...my pants and shoes were soaked with cow juice. Then my cat peed on my shoes because they smelled so bad. Gooooood times
 
Bearby said:
If it makes you feel any better, during large animal anatomy we had to learn the cow GI tract and when I pulled down the "flap" on the side...my pants and shoes were soaked with cow juice. Then my cat peed on my shoes because they smelled so bad. Gooooood times
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😆 that sucks/ is hilarious.
 
Whyevernot55 said:
I am thinking about trying to fly home that weekend actually - we're going to see whether he even makes it to next week first. And it is really, really good to know that they're understanding. Not that it makes me worry any less about him, but knowing I have some wiggle room is great.
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If you need anyone to stop in and feed kitties, I never really go anywhere. 🙂

I only slept for 3 1/2 hours, but i'm here for two hours of class and then I'm going home to start flooring. Woo.
 
twelvetigers said:
If you need anyone to stop in and feed kitties, I never really go anywhere. 🙂

I only slept for 3 1/2 hours, but i'm here for two hours of class and then I'm going home to start flooring. Woo.
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Oh man, 3.5 hours? I saw the vent and the backsplash photo! Yikes.

I will probably not be able to go for the long weekend, just due to cost and busy-ness for the following week. But I may take you up on that later on...like Thanksgiving.
 
My kidney failure kitty lost a whole pound. Makes me very sad.

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Abney said:
Have you ever noticed how annoying it is when you want to be noticed and you aren't?
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If you're referring to WW I noticed you missing (mainly because I know you could help me out but can't now). If it's RL stuff then I agree.
 
cleaning back patio.... dog is underfoot as I am moving water in a bucket from sink to rinse patio..... pour 1/4 of bucket on floor.....and foot..... yep....:annoyed:

also got a new gel to put on my teeth and gums.... keep on overnight if possible while sleeping.... should hopefully help with sensitivity and pain....put on last night before bed.... drooled on pillow all night....good thing I am single.....😳

at pub last night lad comes up to me whilst I am sitting at the whiskey bar..... he proceeds to ask me if I am alright.... I am just sitting there was chatting to the bartender (as I am friends with him, but quite busy so it is on & off) and playing with my straws in my drink..... he then says cause I was worried you might be suicidal.....:lame: ummmm what?!..... worst chat up line ever!.... and as he continues to talk to me I tell him.... No, I am not suicidal, but beware if I have to continue chatting to you I may become homicidal and shank you at any moment.....:meanie:
 
devyn said:
cleaning back patio.... dog is underfoot as I am moving water in a bucket from sink to rinse patio..... pour 1/4 of bucket on floor.....and foot..... yep....:annoyed:

also got a new gel to put on my teeth and gums.... keep on overnight if possible while sleeping.... should hopefully help with sensitivity and pain....put on last night before bed.... drooled on pillow all night....good thing I am single.....😳

at pub last night lad comes up to me whilst I am sitting at the whiskey bar..... he proceeds to ask me if I am alright.... I am just sitting there was chatting to the bartender (as I am friends with him, but quite busy so it is on & off) and playing with my straws in my drink..... he then says cause I was worried you might be suicidal.....:lame: ummmm what?!..... worst chat up line ever!.... and as he continues to talk to me I tell him.... No, I am not suicidal, but beware if I have to continue chatting to you I may become homicidal and shank you at any moment.....:meanie:
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:laugh:

Who ever comes up to someone and starts a conversation by asking if the person is suicidal?? WTF??
 
Orientation made me more stressed about starting next week... not less...
 
Last night was horrific. The SCAVMA social was fun but everything afterwards was just mayhem, and not in a good way. I'm sore and hungover and tired and still a little bit emotionally hurt from things that were said. Oh well, what's done is done.
 
Bearby said:
Last night was horrific. The SCAVMA social was fun but everything afterwards was just mayhem, and not in a good way. I'm sore and hungover and tired and still a little bit emotionally hurt from things that were said. Oh well, what's done is done.
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🙁 Sorry for whatever caused you to feel like that. I didn't go to the social unfortunately. I had a LOT of catching up to do from spending all my time with financial aid crap this week. Hope you feel better soon!
 
Relaxing at home, dogs sleeping next to me.

Someone in this room has the worst gas EVER (and it's not me!). I want to kick them out, but they look so cute curled up together I don't want to wake them. Vet student dilemmas.
 
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