“There is no such thing as failure. Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction” Oprah
So its results day, you’ve opened your envelope and are disappointed in what you see – what do you do now? It’s easy to feel upset, because it’s always disappointing when you don’t do as well as you expected, but it’s not the end of the world. Results day is stressful enough as it is without you being unnecessarily harsh on yourself, and many of us end up moving in directions that we hadn’t originally planned for – it is these unexpected changes that make the future exciting.
You are now about to embark on a new chapter of your life that will present unique opportunities and challenges. Throwing yourself into new plans with a positive attitude will ensure that you make the most out of every new opportunity that comes your way, but if your original plan is no longer feasible – how do you go about forming a plan B?
Firstly it’s important to recognise that there are often many different routes into a specific career, therefore just because you can’t get there in one way, it doesn’t mean that you can’t get back on track through other means. For example if you’re looking to train as a veterinary nurse, but didn’t get the results needed to undertake a veterinary nursing degree programme, there is always the option to apply to start on our Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing programme in January or April, which is an excellent course that can be undertaken as part of an advanced apprenticeship. Completion of the course, just like the degree programmes, allows students to apply for professional registration as a veterinary nurse.
Remember that your potential is by no means limited to letters printed on a page, and no matter how good or bad your results may be, there will always be a new opportunity waiting for you around the corner. Your choice now is this: are you going to accept defeat, or make the most out of an unexpected circumstance?
Our Customer Advice Team (CAT) is on hand to help those looking to pursue careers in veterinary nursing, veterinary care and animal care navigate their opportunities and make the right decision for their future. If you’re still unsure about what to do next, give us a call on 01480 422060.