Requalifying as a Veterinarian: Natalia Gomez’s Journey From Colombia to Australia
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Requalifying as a Veterinarian: Natalia Gomez’s Journey From Colombia to Australia
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In this conversation, Natalia Gomez shares her transformative journey from Colombia to Australia, discussing her motivations for leaving her home country, including the cultural dissonance she experienced with Colombia’s ‘machista’ norms. She recounts the challenges of securing a skill-aligned job, preparing for the Australia Veterinary Exam, and requalifying as a veterinarian in Australia. She opens up about her experiences studying with ADHD, the sacrifices she made to achieve her goals, and the importance of creating support systems. She offers practical advice for those looking to requalify and highlights the significance of motivation and overcoming fear throughout the process. Ultimately, Natalia's story is one of perseverance, embracing discomfort, and pursuing fulfilment in a new land.
Chapters
00:00 Leaving Colombia
03:10 Cultural Dissonance
07:35 The Struggles of Immigrating
12:30 Requalifying as a Veterinarian
18:45 Navigating Life with ADHD and Study Challenges
22:50 The Cost of Sacrifice: Health vs. Success
24:50 Creating Support Systems for Overseas Vets
27:00 Overcoming the Fear of Requalification
28:20 Step-by-Step: The Path to Registration
29:15 Finding Motivation in Difficult Times
30:20 The Courage of Migrants
31:15 Embracing Discomfort for Belonging
Resource mentioned:
You’ve got this, by Dominic Bertolucci
Connect with Natalia:
Natalia’s website ‘Brainybilby’: https://brainybilby.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliathevet/
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