cmorg4499
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I am struggling to decide whether to accept at RVC in the 4 year program or at Davis (OS Resident). I am currently thinking of doing small animal (probably critical care) and am fortunate that I am able to exclude money as a factor. Here are the things I have been thinking about:
Davis
Pros:
- the amazing weather and ability to have a dog will be great for my mental health
- from what I've heard, people have a great work-life balance because of the block system
- I am a very outdoorsy person so would love the hiking nearby
- the labs give at least some exposure to animals each week which reminds you why you're studying
- although I enjoy learning about all animals, I think that by year three I'll be ready to just study small animals
Cons:
- it is pretty remote and I am a little worried that there won't be a lot of excitement
- people live farther away from the school so it might be harder to form a community
RVC
Pros:
- I LOVE traveling and the idea of spending weekends across Europe sounds amazing
- The international study body will definitely help with personal growth and challenge my opinions (something I really value)
- It is in/near a city so there would be so many exciting things to do
- when else am I going to have the chance to live abroad like this?! (I feel weird turning down such an amazing opportunity)
Cons:
- I have heard the exams are a ready hard adjustment (although I am pretty self-motivated)
- The weather would probably affect my mood quite a lot
- difficult to have a dog (I don't have one yet, but would love to)
- the stress of culture shock will definitely be real (on top of the stress from school)
If you have any advice or something that you think I am missing, please let me know. Thank you!
Davis
Pros:
- the amazing weather and ability to have a dog will be great for my mental health
- from what I've heard, people have a great work-life balance because of the block system
- I am a very outdoorsy person so would love the hiking nearby
- the labs give at least some exposure to animals each week which reminds you why you're studying
- although I enjoy learning about all animals, I think that by year three I'll be ready to just study small animals
Cons:
- it is pretty remote and I am a little worried that there won't be a lot of excitement
- people live farther away from the school so it might be harder to form a community
RVC
Pros:
- I LOVE traveling and the idea of spending weekends across Europe sounds amazing
- The international study body will definitely help with personal growth and challenge my opinions (something I really value)
- It is in/near a city so there would be so many exciting things to do
- when else am I going to have the chance to live abroad like this?! (I feel weird turning down such an amazing opportunity)
Cons:
- I have heard the exams are a ready hard adjustment (although I am pretty self-motivated)
- The weather would probably affect my mood quite a lot
- difficult to have a dog (I don't have one yet, but would love to)
- the stress of culture shock will definitely be real (on top of the stress from school)
If you have any advice or something that you think I am missing, please let me know. Thank you!