Academic field change/thank you for recommendation

[01848p]

Hi everyone,

I need advice as to how I should approach writing a thank you card for some of my recommenders. Last year I was applying for admission into med schools actually (a deal I had struck with my parents) while simultaneously applying for admission into PhD programs. So I had several LOR writers who I asked for letters for my med school apps, but not for my grad school apps. I already sent them a thank you note months ago, thanking them for writing me a letter and saying I'd update them when I knew where I was going to end up. I now know where I'm ending up, but it's not a med school. I'm having trouble wording this in my life update/thank you cards given the lack of space. Could anyone offer any help or advice? I'm so bad at wording things, especially thank you notes...I don't know how to eloquently write this without making it sound like I was wasting this time when I knew I wanted to go to grad school the whole time.

Thanks!

Edited May 2, 2017 by 01848p

[3dender]

If you got admitted to half of your PhD programs you're clearly capable with words.  Just be earnest, or maybe fib a little about how it was such a tough decision but ultimately you decided against med school, but you appreciate their support no matter what.  Older mentors/supervisors understand young, confused people struggling with life decisions.  It doesn't have to be Shakespeare, just be sincere.

[01848p]

9 hours ago, 3dender said:

If you got admitted to half of your PhD programs you're clearly capable with words.  Just be earnest, or maybe fib a little about how it was such a tough decision but ultimately you decided against med school, but you appreciate their support no matter what.  Older mentors/supervisors understand young, confused people struggling with life decisions.  It doesn't have to be Shakespeare, just be sincere.

Actually words are pretty hard for me, it takes me a very long time to put together anything that sounds good. Thanks for your input!