Geee, that is a tough question and one that I have had to ask many times over the past 5 - 10 years. I find that life changes as much as I do, but I must decide what is most important for me at that point in life and go for it.
Personally, if you care, I tried for med school about 10 years ago and was marginal at the time which opened me up to another pathway. I thought that I was too old to beat my head against the door for several years in order to get into med school, so I opted for what I thought was a better path for me at the time, becoming a NP. After practicing for 5 years and after having a "normal" life for a while, I have decided to go back to become a CRNA. I have had time to experience many things in nursing, but I see the path that I WANT now and for the rest of my career. It took me a long time to make the decision and I have had great support from my family (a must).
One other part of the story. I spent many years pursuing my athletic dreams. Most of that is unseen by anyone but me, however, it is what I am most proud of to date.
We all work hard to get where we are. Make a decision and go for it! If you pass up an opportunity that you might regret, then it is a real bummer later in life as I see it.
Hope this helps.
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