Choices, choices, choices

Vet Choice is a lecture series done by professors at different vet schools. They came around to the univeristies to talk about opportunities for during and after veterinary school. Everything from food safety inspector to researcher. What really interested me was the Intercalated Degrees. The extra degree is a chance to explore a specific interest. It takes another year inbetween years 2 and 3. There are options to do a Bachelors or Masters degrees. It's pretty cool because some can be taken at other vet schools. I'm looking into Animal Behavior & Welfare or Wildlife Conservation. I need to do some more research because there are a few downsides: social and time. To take a year off then come back means a new group of students to integrate with. It's been hard enough missing the first 2 weeks and everybody knowing everyone else. On top of that, another year means 6 years away from Texas and family. Oh and more student loans to pay off.