hi everyone, i kindly need advice. i passed ust ot (a dream + prio), and i’ve always wanted to pursue something health/med-related that’s still practical without having to go to med school due to personal and financial reasons. ot felt like a good fit for me since it blends psychology (my initial dream), arts, and sciences.
though initially, ust wasn’t even a priority after i applied to upd. i had already accepted that med-related paths might be out of reach because of how taxing they are in terms of time and finances, so i leaned toward more practical and flexible options in choosing my programs. i still took the ustet without prep and unexpectedly passed, so now i’m even more conflicted because of my sudden change of heart that’s leaning onto OT
i got into upd IE. i chose IE because its vv practical and open a lot of opportunities, especially since i still don’t fully know what i want long-term. my mom is also close to retiring so i feel the need to make choices carefully.
now i’m torn because ot is something i’ve wanted for a while and i know it’s also practical, but i’m scared of committing to healthcare and realizing later on that it’s not for me. at the same time, ie feels “safer” in terms of flexibility, but i don’t feel strongly about it either. i know both are very difficult courses, but i think i’d be much more willing to push myself more in OT since it’s a very rewarding vocation. but again, still not 100% sure if i am passionate enough. i know these are way different courses so i don’t know which one is smarter to take. tyiaa!