Getting rejected sucks.
Big time.
I had to go through that this past week with finding out that I did not get into my top choice of PT schools. Shoot, I didn't even make it to the interview. I knew that it would probably happen. I know my science GPA wasn't exactly stellar, and that is what affected my chances. Had I worked harder to took them at an easier school, without a doubt I am sure that I would have gotten to the interview portion.
But this is a learning opportunity.
I now know where I stand, and to be quite honest, it's not the worst place. I'm not freaking out as much as I did while waiting. I know somewhere there is a PT school for me. And if it isn't this year, then it will be next year as I boost my grades and GRE score, as well as get a job to help pay for the impending costs.
Speaking of costs, I have been trying to figure out ways to help pay for school, and I think I came up with one: teaching yoga. I have been practicing since June now and I really enjoy it. It's relaxing and therapeutic. I know PT school is going to be a big stressor so having something to calm me down in the evenings will be beneficial. Plus, I will get paid for it. What could be better? How about doing something that could in some way be linked to physical therapy and take PT in a different direction? I've seen it happen with Pilates, so why not yoga? Yes, it will be a big commitment to this training (I will have to do it every Saturday next semester). I need to look into it more before making my decision. It will be great to do, but I need to make sure that I have the time to give to this.
Even though this was from my top choice, I'm not that upset about it. It's weird. I guess I knew there was always a chance I wouldn't get in so I've prepared myself for it without even realizing. But it's nice to know that even though I was rejected, I didn't act like it was the end of the world. Nor did I really even had the chance to think that since I've been so busy with classes.
I know there is a plan set out for me, and I'm allowing it to take me where it needs to take me.
