Jump to content

wildlifer

Members
  • Posts

    36
  • Joined

  • Last visited

About wildlifer

  • Birthday 09/10/1987

Profile Information

  • Gender
    Female
  • Location
    United States
  • Application Season
    Not Applicable
  • Program
    Wildlife Biology (or related)

Recent Profile Visitors

1,484 profile views

wildlifer's Achievements

Caffeinated

Caffeinated (3/10)

2

Reputation

  1. I may have to give my older sister tough love because she needs a serious wake up call. She's on the verge of pushing her own family away and I am just not sure how much more I can take. But it's difficult because she has two kids and I would be devastated if giving her tough love meant I couldn't see them. Not to mention, they live right next door, so I don't even know how to approach it. /sigh. It's so hard being treated like absolute crap by a family member you have helped so much over the years....
  2. Good for you! Try checking out the older students thread, there's several women in that thread that are currently in grad programs that are older, married, and with kids . Good luck!
  3. He's either quite busy and hasn't had the time to talk or he's just not interested? The only way you'll know, as many people have stated in this post, is just ask him point blank. I know that's awkward and the idea of being rejected by someone you like sucks, but you have to try so you can clear your head. If he still won't respond after asking him, then just move on.
  4. Maybe he was being kind? I can't really fully say, but the 11 year difference may or may not be of interest to him. If/when you do see him around on campus, just ask him to talk and find out where he stands with you? If you find that he isn't interested in anything beyond a friendship, then don't be afraid to move on from it. You're still very young and have plenty of time and opportunity to meet someone who may be a better fit for you.
  5. At the end of the day, it's really up to you whether or not completing a MS in your field is advisable. If you really want to, then start researching programs and figuring out how to apply, etc. Good luck.
  6. Hello there. Not sure if I can be of some help or not, but, have you thought of maybe taking some time off after you finish your BA? Schools will always be there and maybe taking a year or so off will help you to determine what works best for you and maybe gain some work experience that would help boost your CV/resume. As far as when you should apply? From everything I've read and discussed with former professors, it is really dependent on your field and the school itself. But if you are starting the basic process now (researching schools, prepping for the GRE, etc) you'll be ahead of the game so to speak when you're actually ready to apply. I'm trying to get this all figured out myself by this winter so I can apply by January in hopes of a Fall admission. I wish I had started sooner, but ah well, life happens. Keep searching on here, you may find more specific answers. I have found this site and members to be really helpful. Good luck.
  7. Thanks for your input. From everyone I have spoken with-former coworkers, professors, etc. all have more or less been very encouraging and saying this is common route for people in this field. I've committed myself to the idea now. I've been contacting schools and am currently studying when I can for the GRE. Just a matter of figuring out which school will be taking students and applying once the GREs are taken. Thanks for the tip on the cooperative units, almost every school I have interest in has those!
  8. So true... my cat is the same way. He's just turned 6 years old this month and while he's mellowed out over the years, he's still just as chatty. My cat has definitely won, cause we "converse" frequently. lol. Ah well, love the little furball nonetheless. Also, reusable grocery bags (the cloth ones). I don't know why, but my cat LOVES them. When I bring groceries in and have those, it's like he's waiting for one to be emptied so he can dive in and lay down in it. So if you have those, see if your cat likes them. It's a cheap and easy entertainment if they do. Plus, it's entertaining for you as well, so win win!
  9. Thanks! Certainly trying to grab it. We shall see how it pans out .
  10. I'm also an applicant (or well planning to be) for Fall 2015 for a MS in similar field but with a concentration in wildlife biology. I actually applied to one MS program about 3-4 years ago. My GREs were terrible, GPA was just under a 3.0 and I had only one relevant field experience. Needless to say, I wasn't accepted. I took it as a sign that it wasn't my time to go yet and since then I have completed a 2nd BS where I was on the dean's list with high honors for the time I was there, graduating with a 3.7+ GPA, a ton of field experience, and have made several professional contacts. Wildlife/forestry/natural resources are all really a tight knit unit. You'd be amazed how connected everyone is. I am planning to use those contacts to my advantage during this process. I would urge you to do the same. As GeoDUDE! said, if you don't get accepted, it's not the end of the world. Besides, it doesn't seem to be a "one size fits all" process anyways. So what happens with one applicant, may or may not happen with the next. Just have to keep your head up and try your best. Best of luck!!
  11. Is there a way you could maybe find alumni of the program(s) you're looking into? Like a list of recent graduates? That might be a way of getting the information you're seeking. /shrug Just an idea!
  12. Sorry to hear you're not enjoying yourself. I can imagine it is rather difficult being in another country feeling that way. Who knows, maybe things will swing into place and you'll find your groove. But, if after some time and you still feel out of place, miserable, then withdrawing might be your best route. If you end up ever wanting to change career paths to the veterinary world, I have some tips. I got my first BS in Animal Science afterall! When you say veterinary nurse, I am assuming you meant veterinary technician/assistant. You wouldn't need to major in biology in order to go that route. Many community colleges offer veterinary tech programs and you would be done in 2 years and be qualified to take a state license exam. I would also suggest volunteering at a clinic, to get some experience. Many clinics will take volunteers and you may first end up doing odds and ends type work, but if they know you're serious about the field, they will work with you. Many of my classmates did this and were able to secure paying jobs by doing so. Now, if you wanted to go off to veterinary school, it's a slightly different path. You don't have to be a biology major to get in, you just need the required prerequisites. And typically those are: a year of general biology, a year of general chemistry, a year of organic chemistry, a year of physics, calculus, maybe stats, and semester of biochemistry. In addition to those courses, you also would need to take either the VCAT or GRE. Again, depends on the school. If you high marks (3.5+), test scores, and LOR. You might have a chance. Veterinary school is one of the most competitive out there. For more info I would suggest the following: https://www.avma.org/Pages/home.aspx http://aavmc.org/ Not trying to sway you in any way, I was just offering some suggestions in case it ends up being a serious thought afterall. Only you know what is best for you I wish you the best of luck in whatever you decide!
  13. I'm a relatively new to the grad cafe as well. But I have found some super helpful comments and suggestions on here, so browse around, you might find something worthy of noting. I'll be retaking the GREs myself in the winter (Dec I'm guessing), so I know how you feel. There's a thread on here called the GRE free resources or something along those lines. Tons of good prep links on there that I have bookmarked. Anyway, welcome and good luck!
  14. So I am not sure if I'm really considered an older student per se.. I'm 7 days shy of being 27 but I've always been beyond my years (or so I've been told). I just finished my second BS this past May and I was definitely one of the oldest of the student body there. I'm looking into graduate programs for Fall 2015 (hopefully). In some ways, I feel like the "odd one out" because some of my peers from my first college went straight into graduate school and now are working full time in their field. And then the other half of my peers from my 2nd college are just setting foot in the the real world post college. And here I am, in between both worlds. Sometimes I wish I could turn around and redo it, other times I like that I have had my own unique path. To those of you pursuing graduate studies while having a family, HUGE kudos to you. I have huge amounts of respect for those of you who fit that category!
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use