Well friends, being on the island proved to be too much for me. I just couldn't stand it and frankly it was affecting my health. After weeks of homesickness and isolation, I decided that the Island of Dominica was not for me. It was a difficult decision to make given that going to medical school has been my goal for the past 10 years. But, in all seriousness, I have learned that being as unhappy as I was on Dominica was not worth it. The cost of being there, mentally and emotionally outweighed the end result. So I packed up and came home. The Dean of Students will let me defer until Janaury if I want to go back. I am going to give it some serious thought. Honestly, I don't think Ross University is for me, but I will still give it some thought.
So for now, you can reach me via email. I am in Cleveland and will be staying here until I figure out what my next move is. I could use as much support as any of you are willing to give right now. Thanks for everything!
Amy
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Vermont is beckoning. I have lots of career ideas for you too. masters in exercise Phys. something food nutrition. maybe even cooking school. NECI (New England Culinary Institute) is here....lots of vegan and vegetarians here and lots of green businesses and restaurants here that i think would pique your interest. (lots of great ideas here to be found and taken back in new ways to O-H__I-O . Green restaurant that also serves organic martinis, organic wines and organic brews...yum!
From the Health provider side there is always Podiatry school....or chiropractic.
And by the time you get here, they'll be done dealing with the Red Sox.....this really sin't a teams sports state....much more a participatory sport state here....you will love it....
come for a long visit and try things out! I am insisting...and my friends are in a gazillion percent support!
Plus I also thing Maddie might be able to turn my Lulu into a well adjusted dog, instead of the jumpy separation-anxiety riddled, skittish sweet little girl that she is.
Amy,
This might sound strange, but I'm really happy for you! I guess I can relate to you, a lot, and being unhappy is not worth it at all. Your decision to leave takes 10x more strength, courage, and commitment than staying there while being unhappy ever could. Maybe I shouldn't be so excited about this, but I really believe that this new path you will take will provide much more happiness and fulfillment than "toughing" it out would. I know its not easy, but I really am happy for you.
-Mike Cleveland
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