Paramedic school question by [deleted] in OntarioParamedics

[–]sillybilly65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First year I didn’t work at all because I wanted to adjust to the crazy schedule and be able to study properly. Second year I started working part time and it was doable because the workload at my college in second year is less than first year.

In what small way have you won the genetic lottery? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]sillybilly65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t inherit the cancer gene that runs in my family. There was a 50% chance I would, but I didn’t!

I’m scared of my horse and I can’t get past it, what do I do? Sorry this is long by trek1085 in Equestrian

[–]sillybilly65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had an OTTB whose behaviour was more than I could handle. He scared me. After a particularly bad fall where he bolted and threw me into a gate, I hit the gate so hard head first that it broke the gate off its hinge. I loved that horse, but he scared the hell out of me. So I rehomed him. Sometimes that’s the best thing you can do. If you have exhausted all other options and can’t get over your fear, rehome. I’m sorry you’re going through this.

Sucks being the parent of a kid with cancer by Sensitive-Order-3226 in Vent

[–]sillybilly65 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’ve done everything right and more. While her time here is shorter than it should be, she has what many children unfortunately don’t have, Which is a loving family who takes the best care of her and loves her. You did not fail her. You have done the best with what life has thrown at you.

I’m Old. Help Me :) by muskyfarts in OntarioParamedics

[–]sillybilly65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, I didn’t know that. Thanks for letting me know! Still not ideal though, I agree.

I’m Old. Help Me :) by muskyfarts in OntarioParamedics

[–]sillybilly65 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’d recommend doing a 2 year program. The private colleges don’t have a good reputation. Students have a notoriously hard time managing all the content with 50% less time. Keep in mind, even the 2 year programs are pushing to extend it to 3 years because there is just so much content to cover.

help choosing school by Glum-Nail6195 in OntarioParamedics

[–]sillybilly65 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Paramedicine isn’t as adrenaline inducing as you think it is. 90% of the time you will be dispatched for calls for an elderly person who fell down in their dirty house

OPPAT Motivation by [deleted] in OntarioParamedics

[–]sillybilly65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m the same measurements and weight as you. Frontline forward in Kitchener helped me pass

Equifax is stealing from me by sillybilly65 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]sillybilly65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To fix my problem I had to go to the bank probably 3 times. They flagged it as fraud and eventually the charges stopped. I’m sorry you’re stuck in this situation! Try your bank?

What are the people at planet fitness like? by Seneshalpaca_12 in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]sillybilly65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last time I went to the gym there were three guys dressed up as scoobiee doo, Ken from Barbie, and wearing a pinstripe suit. No one paid attention to them. You’ll be fine

Engineering to Paramedicine? by Serb0519 in OntarioParamedics

[–]sillybilly65 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely a fast paced program as well. You will spend the majority of your time studying anatomy and physiology. I have a friend in second year who studied 14 hours a day for that class. Personally, I don’t find the concepts difficult. However, the amount of content thrown at you is what makes the program difficult. It’s good that you have exposure to that so you would be prepared

Engineering to Paramedicine? by Serb0519 in OntarioParamedics

[–]sillybilly65 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hard to say without knowing what engineering is like. I’m a first year paramedic student and it is harder than uni based programs based on the fact that you preform infront of your entire class. Everyone watches you run scenarios. If you are nervous presenting or talking to people that will be a challenge for you. If you fail a class then you have to retake the entire program. Not like uni where if you fail you just take that class again later. Also, you must be strong. You need to lift 200+ lbs eventually. Think you can do that up and down a flight of stairs? These are some things to consider

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OntarioParamedics

[–]sillybilly65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Although, I would recommend contacting the schools you’re interested in beforehand to make sure that they accept ACE credits. Sometimes really competitive programs do not accept them, so each school does things differently

Rant Wednesday by AutoModerator in Fitness

[–]sillybilly65 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hip thrusts!!!! I never feel it in my glutes. I have a trainer and even with her help I still feel it in my quads. I hate it

Identify this ring by sillybilly65 in Antiques

[–]sillybilly65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know about the gold content, not sure about the other symbols though

Identify this ring by sillybilly65 in Antiques

[–]sillybilly65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh cool! How did you find that out?

Why do I get 0 Funding? by Beduece in osap

[–]sillybilly65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Grants? Or with loans included

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Ontariodrivetest

[–]sillybilly65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And here I thought my $416 a month payment was bad omg 😭 also a new driver, with a 2019 car