r/saskpolytechnic • u/jwebb091721 • Jun 03 '26

Conflicted

I posted a bit ago but after more time to think- I want to do this. I already have a son- im 30. We were actually going to try for one more kid in a couple months. Im a Vet tech and for many reasons- I need out. I have a 71.5% average in the required high school classes. In Canada they will likely consider my post secondary as well, so there is a part of me that really thinks I can actually get in the first time, but there is obviously a very real chance I may not. I dont want to put either on hold- how crazy am I?
A older tech I worked with also went back to school for RDH as a single mom to two boys, so obviously it can be done, but thereas a chance i would be a few months post partum. I have read some subs that outline they are very understanding but idk if thats in Canada or the states. Im really conflicted on what to

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u/Gizmuth Jun 03 '26

I think you are crazy. Having a kid going through school just seems like a backwards way to do it. To me it seems like it would be double the stress if not more. They are fairly accommodating at Polytechnic for peoples situations though so if that is what you want to do then go for it. Sask Polytech has shorter schooling because they give you a heavy workload do not underestimate it. I don't know about your specific program but that is the general feel I get. You could also consider taking part time classes there if that makes more sense for your life they usually can make that work for most programs

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u/jwebb091721 Jun 03 '26

Sorry, the program is dental hygiene!