April 15th has come and gone. Some people I know have received phone calls and gotten accepted into vet school. I am not one of them. I keep reminding myself that it could still happen, I could still get that phone call. I mean, the summer has only just begun. Plus, I will be at Purdue either way next fall. I can always apply again, right? Right.
But man, do I just want an answer NOW! But that is the total opposite of the mentality I need to have. There's a reason I am being made to wait. Perhaps it's because this is simply not my year. Maybe it's something more. What am I supposed to see through the smoke? Hmm...
In the meantime, I'm preparing to leave the country. Physically and mentally checking out of America for a while. I will be spending 3 weeks in Romania, starting Monday, learning all I can soak up about the culture, life and agriculture over there. This is promising to be a very cool and worthwhile experience. Both from the perspective as a Purdue student, but also as an aspiring production veterinarian with an interest in international agriculture and advocacy. Wow. I don't think I've put those words together in that way before, but it does pretty well sum up me at this point in time with my academic career.
When contemplating things like my career path, I can't help but pray about it and ask God, "Is this Your path for me?" Finding, acting and living for Him is my number one priority. Using my talents, gifts, interests and passion for Him wherever that may lead me. Romania? Ok Haiti again? Hmm...
Oh yea, I do have another opportunity to travel to Haiti. I've been on the fence about this decision for quite some time and I can not pinpoint a reason as to way. How about a pro-con list.
Pros: another opportunity to serve in this devastated country, opportunity to love people, opportunity to educated about agriculture, chance to make a difference with projects that will be a continual tie with Purdue, academic credit
Cons: chunk out of my Christmas break, financial cost (although airfare will be paid for)
Hmm, that's all I have for now. Writing it out really helps. Maybe if I come back in a few days, I can think over it again.
Thanks for reading if you have made it this far!
