Requalifying as a Veterinarian: Natalia Gomez’s Journey From Colombia to Australia

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.Chapters00:00 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 BelongingResource mentioned:You’ve got this, by Dominic BertolucciConnect with Natalia:Natalia’s website ‘Brainybilby’: https://brainybilby.com.au/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliathevet/ ---Thank you for listening to From There To Here!If our guest's story resonated with you, please like, follow and rate the podcast – that would make a massive difference to the production of the show.I was your host Emma Bellamy, and I can’t wait to bring you on another journey From There to Here!LinkedIn || Instagram || Spotify || Apple PodcastsThis podcast brought to you in partnership with Kintsugi Heroes. To find out more, head to kintsugiheroes.com.au.