Jelena88

Wow, I'm really sorry you have to go thru that. It's amazing how big of jerks people can be... I'm white, but have always been interested in Africa, black people, their music, way of life... It's funny, too, 'cause, unfortunately, we don't have almost any black people living over here, so no one really knows how I developed that interest of mine... But, I did, and am now so fascinated by black peeps. I even wish I was black myself :) Anyways, descrimination, on any ground, not just by color of the skin, extremely pisses me off and I choose to just not deal with people who are in habit of descriminating others. So just, keep your beautiful head high, be proud of yourself, your origin, your potential, go out there and become the best of a nurse you can and show those rude, disrespectful people how much better than them you really are!!! And, know that there are ppl out there who love you and respect you and believe in you, like these people here who are leaving encouraging comments. P.S. If someone does happen to offend you again, just let me know and I'll be sure to come there and kick some serious butt!!! :):):)

Thank you for your support, I really appreciate it.I'll keep on looking for ways to make my dream a reality. A long wait is something I'm not too thrilled with 'cause of my impatience but, since there's nothing I can do to speed things up, might as well just get used to it...I did apply for the DV Lottery, tho... Who knows, with a lil bit of luck, maybe I even get picked... If not... There is always next year, I guess...

I know, I just think there must be SOME way I can make it happen. I just can't accept the fact that there is nothing I can do... And, thanx for the advice, but getting married is not an option. I really don't wanna risk getting caught and being deported back home... Then what am I supposed to do??? Besides, I really don't like depending on anyone and for several years, too... All I ask for is a chance... A chance to work hard and lead a normal life in a country I've always dreamt of living in.

I know it would take much longer, I'm just tryna comfort myself and think that in about 5-6 years I'll be able to get outta here... About the community college thing... I wouldn't mind having to stay in the US for work, on the contrary! That's what I'm going for! And, you're right, it takes at least three years of nursing school to get your degree both here and in the UK... I think the whole Europe is pretty synchronized when it comes to that. If I was living in America, I wouldn't even think of moving to Europe, tho... But, that's just me! :)

Thank ya, Markus! And all of you who were kind enough to read my thread and post a reply. I'll be sure to check out the sites you left me links to and see if I can figure something out. In the meantime, I am just going to focus on getting ready for my entrance exam, I have a lot to learn... And, even if I don't make it to the US, at least I'll be doing something I love, which is very important! Can't wait to start the nursing skool!!!

Thank you, both to Markus and Suzanne! I think that the best solution for me would be finishing college over here, maybe getting some experience and then trying to immigrate to the US... That would take several years, and I am very impatient, but I guess you just have to play it smart if you wanna make it work. Getting a job as a nurse after gratuating isn't too hard here, so that's a plus. I didn't know it's that complicated for UK citizens to get a US visa, plus the standard is way higher compared to Serbia, so I figured British people can actually afford studying abroad. The idea of a community college is not too bad, at least in my opinion. If you combine lower scholarships than the university ones are with the chance of getting at least some kinda financial aid + getting a, say, part-time job... It could actually work! Then, if you're a good student, it's easier getting into a four-year course and finding a job later on... As for me really being into nursing... I am positive that nursing what I wanna do, it wasn't even until I heard of the nursing shortage that I started considering it as a way of getting to the US... I guess I'll just have to focus on my studies for now and be as successful in school as I can, and just keep looking into the ways of immigrating along the way... Oh, and one question for Markus: How high are scholarships for nursing schools in the UK and how does the whole visa thing work? Maybe I should consider coming there for school. It's easier getting noticed if you're good at what you do and developing as a professional than it is over here...

First off... Hey, y'all!!! I am new to this site. Decided to register after reading a few posts and finding them very helpful... ... I come from Serbia and have always dreamt of living in the US... Unfortunately, being born in this country is gonna make it really hard for me to fulfill my dream... Anyways, why I'm at this site... I started college with the major in psychology back in October but, after some time, realized I had made a mistake and, since it was too late for me to transfer, had to take this year off... .... So I found myself thinking about what I wanted to be "when I grow up" again... My Mom is a nurse.... A neonatal one (although she's been working as an accountant(???!!!) for years now)... I used to be grossed out by many things before, so studying medicine or anything that has to do with it before was not an option... But, as I'm becoming more mature, I find myself getting more and more interested in helping people, I'm not that grossed out by things anymore and I ABSOLUTELY love kids, especially babies!!! So, I have decided to apply for a nursing school and, if everything goes well, I should start attending classes this October. Now... My problem is... I've heard of the nurse shortage in the US.... Should I wait to get done with school here and then try finding my way to the US or try enrolling in a US nursing school? The scholarships are too high for me to pay, I thought maybe I could find a job there or something... But, then again, I would have to be there on a student visa, so I wouldn't be permitted to work... Ugh, dead-ends everywhere! I'm really starting to get frustrated... Does anyone have any advice? Maybe there are some agencies out there that can help me... Or maybe I can make a contract with someone who would sponsor me, or... I don't know! All I know is I would do anything in order to make my dream become reality... You have to start somewhere and then just build up from then on... Any suggestions are very welcome. Thank you! Jelena