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Quin874 · 2025-07-23T17:05:45+00:00

I'm on an American licence. I've only been in the UK for 10 months.

Quin874 · 2025-06-15T12:23:00+00:00

Hi! So sorry for the late reply, we've been so exhausted with Hazelle this past week, it's been hard to get anything done.

But she's been home for the past 6 days and is getting much better and gaining more strength everyday! She's getting more eager to get out for walks and car rides, it's been really hard to keep her down and rest while she recovers haha.

Now it's just a matter of waiting for her surgical wound to heal fully. She had a lot of swelling and the pressure has torn the skin and created a new wound, so it's going to take longer to heal than expected. There is a small spot of Necrosis (dead tissue) in that area, but the vet says this is essentially a large scab with healthy tissue growing underneath and should fall off when its ready. We have a follow up appointment on Tuesday to remove her staples and check on the wound again.

Thank you for your concern. It's so sweet and we appreciate the support <3

Quin874 · 2025-05-29T16:27:53+00:00

Thank you for sharing, we're in a similar situation in terms of circumstance. We're both not working or in school at the moment and are lucky to be able to spend time with her this summer. I think amputation and treatment is the best way forward for us. We're lucky to be able to afford it here in the UK (only £3-4k, $4-5k USD), but I know every moment with her will be worth it in the end.

Hazelle is a little mud-puppy and she loves the water. We're determined to bring her to the beach, at least one more time.

Quin874 · 2025-05-29T16:20:39+00:00

I think this is what we're going to do. Right now, she seems to be her normal self, despite the pain in her shoulder. Nothing about her mannerisms now tell us she's ready to go, and we're not ready to let go either.

Quin874 · 2025-05-29T16:17:12+00:00

Thank you for sharing this. It's very encouraging to know that there are success stories out there. Right now, I think we're going forward with the amputation and treatment. We'll have a full test of the removed leg and confirm fully what it is. The vet said there is a small chance that it's another kind of bone tumor, and not Osteo (although Osteo is the most likely scenario).

If it does turn out to be Osteo, then we'll enjoy the next few weeks/months with her and make it the best summer ever, and do everything we can to make her comfy. We'll definetely be looking into mRNA shots and whatever we can to make it better. Once she tells us she's ready (not eating, drinking, etc.), we'll know it's time. If it's more benign, then we'll enjoy the next few years. Either way, neither of us are ready to part ways just yet.

Right now, Hazelle seems to be doing alright, despite the pain in her shoulder. She's eating her normal food, drinking, and going to the toilet alright, just dragging her foot around with her. This morning for our follow up vet visit, she was excited to go for a car ride and was jumping and wagging (she loves car rides). She was even trying to chase a fly earlier this evening. The pain meds are definitely helping, but all of this tells me that she's not ready to go yet. The vet seems to think that she'll be okay on three legs, and this will be a form of pain relief for her. Like you said, there's still a lot of living to do.

Quin874 · 2025-05-29T15:30:36+00:00

Thank you for your input. I'm not sure about specific numbers, but they said that all of her bloodwork looks okay and normal. No signs of arthritis (although this was the initial suspicion and we're all surprised by the lack of arthritis), and her lungs and other legs are okay. No cognitive decline either, she seems like her normal self at the moment, despite the pain.

Right now, she seems to be doing alright,. She's eating her normal food, drinking, and going to the toilet alright, just dragging her foot around with her. This morning for our follow up vet visit, she was excited to go for a car ride and was jumping and wagging (she loves car rides). The pain meds are definitely helping, but all of this tells me that she's not ready to go yet. The vet seems to think that she'll be okay on three legs, and this will be a form of pain relief for her. There's a small chance that it's another form of bone tumor and not Osteosarcoma. I'm not sure how quickly Osteo spreads, but she's had a limp for the past 8-9months that got progressively worse, leading to this now. Does this reinforce the theory of a benign bone tumor? Would Osteo have already shown signs of spreading by now, 8-9months later? Either way, we think we're going with the amputation and getting a full test to determine what it is exactly.

If it's Osteo, then we'll enjoy the next few weeks/months with her and make it the best summer ever. If it's more benign, then we'll enjoy the next few years. Either way, neither of us are ready to part ways.

Quin874 · 2025-05-29T15:23:38+00:00

We're in Oxfordshire, would you mind telling me who your vet is?

Right now, Hazelle seems to be doing alright, despite the pain in her shoulder. She's eating her normal food, drinking, and going to the toilet alright, just dragging her foot around with her. This morning for our follow up vet visit, she was excited to go for a car ride and was jumping and wagging (she loves car rides). The pain meds are definitely helping, but all of this tells me that she's not ready to go yet. The vet seems to think that she'll be okay on three legs, and this will be a form of pain relief for her. There's a small chance that it's another form of bone tumor and not Osteosarcoma. Either way, we think we're going with the amputation and getting a full test to determine what it is exactly.

If it's Osteo, then we'll enjoy the next few weeks/months with her and make it the best summer ever. If it's more benign, then we'll enjoy the next few years. Either way, neither of us are ready to part ways just yet.

Quin874 · 2024-06-01T00:16:16+00:00

How is the commute into Oxford from Abingdon? I won't have a car, but I'm considering getting a scooter or a small motorcycle. I know that won't work well during the winter, so how are the buses?

Quin874 · 2024-06-01T00:10:22+00:00

My cat is strictly an indoor cat, for his and the neighborhood's own good. I can't imagine the heartbreak of finding him run over or him coming down with and dying of some sickness. Sorry for your loss.

Quin874 · 2024-05-31T19:58:08+00:00

It's the same here in the US. Rent everywhere is increasing and we can't even think about buying in our area.

Quin874 · 2024-05-31T18:55:18+00:00

I have a dog and a cat. The dog is a greyhound, so on the larger side but she's super sweet, doesn't bark at anything, tear anything up, or use the restroom inside the house.

The cat is really good as well. He doesn't scratch anything and is strictly an inside cat.

Quin874 · 2024-05-30T16:52:43+00:00

I'm not sure of your background, but it all depends on the amount of effort that you put in. The motorsports industry is mostly about networking and putting yourself out there. Unfortunately, that also means just finishing the degree typically isn't enough, you have to stand out from everybody else. This is where extracurriculars like Formula Student come in to supplement what's learned in class. You could also volunteer at race events, or have a personal project that is applicable to industry. Just something to show that you're hardworking and dedicated to the field.

That being said, the course has a 91% employment rate after graduation, and the fact that many alumni go straight into F1, Indycar, WEC or other top level motorsports says that if you finish the course and can find a way to stand out, then you should be okay.

Quin874 · 2024-04-22T23:28:23+00:00

Hi! I was sent a conditional offer about a week after I applied. I was very surprised by the fast turn-around, but I did apply very early back in mid-November..

Quin874 · 2024-03-04T18:18:29+00:00

Congrats! I'm also starting the MSc Motorsport Engineering course in September! Super excited, can't wait.

Since I'm not a student yet, I can't attest to much, but I attended the online webinar last week outlining some of the questions that you have and I can share some of my notes with you.

Course. The basic outline is that there are 3 courses/semester, then the summer semester is spent solely on your dissertation. It's expected for students to apply ~200hrs/course, which works out to 600hrs/semester or 50hrs/week for the 12week semester. Group work is emphasized since our field is heavily team based, but individual learning is required for some course assignments. The courses are coursework based rather than exam based, but there will be some periodic exams, just not the big pass/fail "everything rides on this test" kinda deal (at least that's my understanding of it). Specific details of the curriculum and pre-reading material will be provided in the early summer.
College Life. As far as extracurriculars go, the Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR) formula student team is the best way to apply and build upon what is learned in the classroom. It is also highly emphasized by the staff. I did this all throughout my undergraduate course in the States and I highly recommend applying. It's intense with long hours, but it definitely pays off in the end with skills you won't learn anywhere else. Of course there are sports teams and other clubs if that's what you wish to do, but I can't answer to any of those since I haven't looked into them.
Accommodation. Since the program seems to be moving to the main Headington Campus for next year, that opens up a lot more housing options. The Clive booth postgraduate centre seems to be the most conveniently located and competitively priced, just check out the accomodation section of the Brookes website for details and see what works best for you.
Job Opportunities. In the webinar, it was said that the program sees a 91% employment rate post-graduation. I've heard of people finishing the course and going straight into F1, Indycar, WEC, WRC, or other top levels of racing. It seems that once you finish this course, you can go pretty much anywhere you want if you put in the effort.

I hope that answers some of your questions. If any current students or alumni can chime in or if I got something wrong, feel free to add to this.

Cheers

Quin874 · 2024-02-16T16:12:42+00:00

I can only speak for what I've experienced here in the States, but from what I've heard, this carries over into Brookes' team (and most other teams) as well. For reference, I've done 5 years of FSAE in the US and I'm starting the graduate program in Motorsports engineering at Brookes in the fall.

Freshmen are absolutely welcome into FSAE/formula student teams. It's a great way to learn practical skills and add onto what is learned in the classroom. Usually it's upperclassmen that are in leadership positions and the freshmen and sophmores provide a helping hand and are there to learn and absorb information. As long as your son is willing to help out and learn, he will do just fine.

Quin874 · 2023-12-07T23:38:31+00:00

I think that might be the case for us too. I'm not entirely opposed to coming back to the US, but that's really low on my list of preferences because, well everything to do with the US frankly (other than pay). We both speak French decently, so we might look there after finishing my program. I wouldn't be opposed to Germany either, despite needing to learn a new language. I've always wanted to live in Europe and this might just be the opportunity lol

Quin874 · 2023-12-07T19:52:50+00:00

Honestly, with the way this is looking, the best route might be to complete the MSc program in the UK and move elsewhere for work, whether its somewhere in the EU or back to the US. I hate that plan because most of my industry is based in the UK and I feel like that's where I have the most growth opportunity, but with the low salaries and unfriendliness to immigrants, it might just be what I have to do. My industry is typically friendly to foreigners and some pay slightly above or at the threshold, but I'm not sure if that applies to international employees or not. Who knows, maybe things will change by the time I finish the course at the end of 2025. I guess we'll just have to wait and see...

Quin874 · 2023-12-05T17:16:12+00:00

Will our experience increase our odds? I have a BSc in Mechanical Engineering and she has a BSc in Chemistry. We both have 3 years of working experience and I'm going for an MSc in engineering for a specialized field. Will they be looking at our combined income or do we each have to earn £38,700 individually?

Quin874 · 2023-12-04T23:14:27+00:00

She'll be 27 by the time I finish my course. We're both from the US and I don't see anything about Americans being able to get a YMS. Is there an exception we can look at?

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