<p>A lot of people say that with hard work and determination you can achieve your goals, but I can't do it anymore it wasn't healthy. So, I gave up my goal of becoming a veterinarian and went back to square one. Right now I've looked at nursing and speech pathology. Tomorrow at school I plan on fixing my projected senior year schedule. But here's the problem, people think I'm giving up, especially my parents. Would you classify this as giving up? It definitely feels like I'm giving up and have wasted others' time and resources so I can pursue veterinary medicine. To be honest, I don't see myself getting into vet school, it really sucks lol....</p>
<p>Sounds like you’re giving up to me. And what do you mean you can’t get into vet school? You’re only 17 for Pete(r Griffin)'s sake.</p>
<p>What isn’t healthy, pursuing your goals?</p>
<p>Did you lose interest in becoming a vet, or what?</p>
<p>If you’re sure you’re not able to do the work - “can’t do it anymore” sounds definitive -, then it’s not giving up so much as acknowledging your limitations. Some parents are endlessly disappointed, but try explaining it. I don’t think you should regret “wasting” resources when most college students change majors. What really would be wasteful is dropping out of vet school. Look at what you gained too. The entire point at this stage in life is to determine your talents and interests. If you can’t be a vet, at least you have a backup plan and plenty time.</p>
<p>@TheKongo It’s not like I’ll just get smarter once I’m in college, I’m usually not wrong about these things. I’ve realized that these type of careers are for intelligent individuals and I’m just your average student who gets A’s here, D’s there etc. If I’m doing bad in my AP science classes in high school, college is going to be overkill. I have a D in AP chemistry, and a D in pre-calculus. Things aren’t looking so good.</p>
<p>This isn’t really a decision you’ll have to make for a few more years anyway, is it? I mean, can’t you major in anything and still go to vet school as long as you complete some course requirements?
You could get smarter/better grades in college. You never know. A few bad grades in high school doesn’t mean you can’t do a job that requires intelligence.</p>
<p>@FantasyVesperia</p>
<p>My mom got terrible marks in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics in high school, and she’s has a MD.</p>