Lewis Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 (edited) After years of dreaming, work experience and exams, I'm finally off to vet school! It's not the path I ever imagined if you'd have asked me 10 years ago but after not really trying my hardest and having too much fun at school I chose to do an Animal Science BSc and now I have an offer to do the 4 year post-BSc course at UMV Kosice, in Slovakia! The course is all taught in English, accredited by the Royal Veterinary College over here so I can register with RCVS and practice over here, EU etc. The main reason for going there is the fees are £6,000 a year as opposed to £26,500 of some UK uni's and as I have a degree I won't get another student loan so have to fund it myself and with the help of family. I've been working for a year to save up and visited the uni in March. I heard while I was there that I'd been accepted but kept it quiet as I've been sorting the legal paperwork but I've just booked my flights and its all becoming real! I'm still getting used to the idea of moving away to study now I'm so settled at home but I'm excited to start a new adventure and I don't want to turn round in 20 years and think, what if... Edited June 19, 2014 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Congratulations Lewis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Well done Lewis Just goes to show that if you fight for what's important you may just win, you have to be in it to win it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Oh my goodness! WELL DONE YOU for getting your place (and keeping it under your hat until now!). What an awesome experience you will have. Keep in touch with us all and update us on your progress won't you? It all sounds terribly exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Well Done Lewis I have friends who are partners in a vet practice, and with the retirement of one partner another young vet has been made an offer to buy into the partnership. He is Polish (I think he studied in Poland but I'm not 100% sure) and a great vet. The world is your oyster Its a great opportunity and a great thing to be able to live, study and work in another country. I'm sure bits of it will be hard, but I really hope you enjoy the experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Many Congratulations Lewis. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Congratulations, all your hard work has obviously paid off. Hope you have an amazing time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Wow, how exciting . Congratulations . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I'm so glad it's finally all come together for you Lewis xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Wow, that's amazing, well done you!!!! Brilliant that you've stuck to your guns and followed your dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Congratulations! That all sounds so exciting and you deserve it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Fantastic news Lewis! Wishing you every happiness and success with your new adventure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Congratulations ! I'm a bit jealous as I always really wanted to be a vet, but allowed my parents to convince me it was too hard and ended up as an accountant instead. Did consider a change of career a few years back, but, as you say, UK fees are a huge deal esp if you already have a degree. Hope it is all you dreamed of. Good Luck and have fun over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 What a great adventure! Well done you You will keep in touch with the forum won't you? We can always use a good chicken vet and you'll be needing case studies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Oh wow well done you How exciting, please do keep us up to date with how you are doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Fantastic news Lewis, congratulations! Please do keep us up to date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 So proud of you Lewis. What a great time you'll have. I hope we get to see some of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Fantastic news - well done you! All that hard work has paid off! Obviously you will be very busy but don't forget all of us on The Forum..................we NEED to know how its all going for you so keep in touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 What a fantastic opportunity, congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Fab news Lewis Well done and keep in touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Wow! Well done, Lewis As others have said, please keep us informed, plenty of photos and updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Very, very well done It looks like a lovely place to study. I'm sure you'll do very well and will be proud to be a wonderful vet at the end. Now we'll have a chicken vet we can all turn to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 pure dead brilliant, Lewis many, many congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKMARCH Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 That's great news, its a wonder anyone stays in the UK with fees like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
