cornells vet program is rather new compared to penn. I dont know the present ratings but I have to say(with New Boltons large animal school about 15 mi from me, we use the schoolfor our herds).
if you like enzymes and reactions , the Davis campus has a great forensics lab and great facilities in molecular bio and tropical medicine etc.
I would never look at your present degree as a "fall back" position. Keep your sites high and dont make deals with the devil. ive read your posts and you seem like an intelligent guy with many options open. Your not going to stop at a bS(unless, like Bill Gates, you have some idea to remake the world)
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Thank you kindly, farmer.
And if a world-changing idea comes along that I can buy, I hope I have the wherewithal to do so...