My Experience on How to Become a Registered Dietitian & Expert Tips to Get a Dietetic Internship

[@Carnibee]

I’ve already graduated undergrad. I’m 30. I honestly can’t think of a career more perfect for me than becoming a dietitian. It requires going back to school and starting much later than my counterparts. But this video has both overwhelmed me and given me hope. I can do this. I will do this.

[@VHSVLOGS1103]

Hey I'm planning to pursue my career as a dietician I've got a couple of questions. Could you please help?

[@princessl.d.g.]

I’m 22 and thinking about going to school to be a registered dietitian.

[@saradarv1161]

I’m right with you girl. I’m 34, have 2 undergrads (BA and Teachers College). After waiting tables and working as a writing teacher, I am NOW looking into how to become a registered dietician! Gosh…I have a lot of regret about my initial career choices. But also, screw regret. Honestly, I had no idea what I wanted to do CAREER-wise for a long, long time. Teaching was SO emotionally draining, working with students who don’t respect you and aren’t even motivated to begin with, plus I had zero life- but working in restaurants made me realize how much I loved food, healthy eating, and serving the public. Don’t fret too much. It’s better to be happy doing what you love than slugging it out in a field you no longer identify with. You got this. Here for you if you need.

[@5x536]

​@@saradarv1161 ​I'm in a somewhat similar situation as you- have an undergraduate degree and an AS but couldn't quite find the right working situation for myself (long, demanding hours + bad pay = not worth the stress). As someone in their early 30s, it can be daunting to think about starting over but you have to think about what the rest of your life could be and say screw it, no time like the present! Wishing you and all the other 30 something women who are starting over the best of luck and am always happy to chat if you're interested.

[@wendywyatt8563]

GIRL!!!! You are the best. I have been a registered dietitian for longer than I care to think about. You hit the nail on the head with this vlog. I am retired now and still will NOT let my RD go. I burned out on the whole thing several years ago but so much work (blood sweat and tears for real) goes into getting your RD and keeping your RD that I think I will still have it when I am 90. And yes yes yes to the friends you make as an intern and even as you progress in your career. We all share in the struggle and it makes for such a strong bond. Thanks for doing this.

[@angeliconda123]

God can I related to the early 20s crisis. I'm 30 now, but my early 20s were such a shock for me. I had almost an opposite experience to you. I started off in astrophysics/math at university and realized that was not at all what I wanted. 10 years later I'm realizing my passions are psychology, public health, and nutrition. Your 20s are such a strange time where everything you think you know about the real world gets turned upside down and you grow and change so drastically.

[@AmieOlsen]

I am a dietetics student, and I have to say that you have been a major inspiration to me as I was starting up. I love how straightforward you are with presenting research and working with people’s individual needs. I can’t imagine how scary it must have been to just go for the blogging career! This video came at a great time, I will be reaching out to you about internships in the future!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

so glad!

[@tm-qe8is]

I love this video!! You’ve made me rethink my relationship with food and I’ve so appreciated your insight and dietetic background, and how honest and culturally and socially aware you are.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

t m thank you!

[@annier844]

Dietetics student here! :) Thank you so much for this wonderful video! I love hearing your perspective and advice. These are awesome tips for increasing your competitiveness for internships.

[@Lisa-vp1wk]

Also, back in the day when I was applying for internships I was looking for KZbin videos like this and there weren’t any. I think this will help a lot of upcoming RDs :)

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Lisa 1 I hope so!

[@OswaldDigestiveClinic]

We agree! Nice to see our profession spreading our wings more!

[@jatvirginmega]

Abbey, thank you for this video. I had my 20s crisis at the age of 29!! A couple years ago and I was in Fashion Merchandising and Retail Operations at a very well known French high fashion house. I decided to leave the job and pursue a career in dietetics and one of my nutrition professors actually had one of your videos in our courses- the one where you talk about Canada's 2019 New Food Guide. Instantly, I fell in love with you and have been following you video by video since. It is so much work- the chemistry, biology, all of the labs, all of my math that goes into this and then all of the experience that we need- I am now a dietary aide! working through... so yes, I can confirm that it is a lot of work and it is absolutely not like all of the RHNs out there. Oh boy, I can't even get started when people consider it the same thing! Anyway, I love you so much, love your content. You're so so inspiring, words cannot express. Jen

[@jatvirginmega]

And, by the way, I am taking high school precalc at 32 years old just so I can get all this stuff in before I can take all of my required science courses before I apply to dietetics next year.........

[@effiean727]

jatvirginmega I’m becoming 30 next month and am having the crisis right now 😭 could you please give me some advice about how to get in the path now? Really appreciate it!

[@blueicebeat]

Love these vlog/podcast thingies..reminds me of Unnatural Vegan where i can just put my phone down, do my chores and listen to someone’s insight on something

[@AbbeysKitchen]

ws thanks!

[@grettelsanchez3130]

Agreed!

[@kstarbar]

This was so informative. I had no idea all of that went into becoming an RD. That’s some crazy commitment and drive, girl! 👍🏻

[@hannahpop355]

Love hearing your journey, especially as a fellow Canadian. I’m a junior and I’m interested in majoring in dietetics/nutrition in university before trying to go to Medical school, and it’s nice to hear about the career from a Canadian dietitian.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Hannah Catherine thanks!

[@zikraawosanmi8679]

Hannah Catherine fellow Canadian here! My friend studied dietetics and is now in medical school in Canada! It’s possible so keep working hard and stay motivated. Good luck!

[@ReginaSmalls]

This is inspiring. I already have a degree in media but felt unfulfilled. I find food so fascinating and it saved me from health issues and depression. I'm currently going back to get my degree in dietetics I have to do all the chemistries and it's stressful because I've been out of school for so long but I know it'll be worth it because I love it so much! It's good to know your journey and I love this page! Thanks again for sharing!

[@Melissa-ri2zv]

Thank you! I stumbled onto your channel a few days after applying to university again! I’m almost 31 and deciding to go back and chase a BS in Nutrition!

[@Lidysrose]

As nutrition student I felt extremely related when you mentioned about nutrition students with eating disorders. It’s crazy that I used to take care way more of my diet before getting into college for my major. I caught myself emotionally eating instead of eating when I was hungry, etc. Great video!❤️

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Lidia Ochoa totally

[@roxyboxie1016]

I am in school for Dietetics right now and honestly with work, family life, and all the fun life things that come up with life I feel as if it is going to take years and years to get through everything. However, I love studying it and cannot wait to complete everything to start teaching others and helping people.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Roxy Boxie it’s a tough but rewarding journey!

[@roxyboxie1016]

@@AbbeysKitchen this is true and even with it probably taking me 6 years to finish the 2 years I need for my undergrad at least my kiddos will see me working towards it. My oldest will be 5 soon and my 4th is due in a month soooo they are growing up watching me work towards my degree.

[@Abigail_Rosa]

Found this video after really struggling with my path, and it has helped me so much with jumping back into figuring out how to become a RD. I just graduated my undergrad with a degree that I planned for PA school. All the requirements of the science courses completed, and boom I found an interest in dietetics. Safe to say I am completely on my own with this one. My school does not offer any form of nutrition courses. Right now I am completing a masters of education with an emphasis on sports management, and I am also a Graduate Assistant coach for my cheer team while I figure out what is next step in this career. This is a lot of information, but you have truly helped me feel more comfortable and confident in getting to that final RD title. Definitely feel like it was meant for me to see this video and I thank you!!!!

[@emmacoughlan702]

I’m a 23 year old Australian and about to start my bachelor of nutrition science. Same thing trying to find myself and have struggled with eating disorder and worked closely with dieticians and nutritionists, so taking the plunge myself to hopefully help others in the future. Really excited for the course.

[@paulineannequilino9284]

I can completely relate to your life especially when you have a love for arts. I had a love for arts in fine arts, painting, drawing, so i got into the interior design program but a couple of years later i burned out of interior design, realizing that I don't see myself being a future designer. Its only a year left until i am a graduate student. I know its such a waste, I should finish it but i keep failing on my design subjects. I had a talk with my parents about it and wanting to shift, they're okay with it and they agree. THey noticed that i am not that passionate in the design course. I am so happy that my parents are supportive in my change of course. I took nutrition and dietetics in out medical profession program. Studying the sciences was like a thrill for me, I am learning and enjoying more in my course right now. Today I am the president and the representative of the 1st year Nutrition. I cannot wait to learn and of course be a future dietician

[@NutritionwithLorelei]

This video completely resonated with me. I just completed my Master's in Nutrition including internship (I was fortunate enough to find a program that included the internship), still need to take the RD exam. I also have a background in the arts (MFA in Acting) and though I am passionate about nutrition, my internship made it clear to me that I don't want a clinical job. Made a few KZbin videos (watched only by my mom, I'm pretty sure) while in school and want to find more ways to communicate what I've learned to people who just want to lead healthier lives. I've really enjoyed finding other RDs who have turned their skill of sharing knowledge through an entertainment format into a career. Thanks for telling your story!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

NutritionL you are very welcome! Best of luck

[@shanon8747]

This thread is very reassuring since I also have an MA lol now Im interested in dietetics.

[@LEHender]

Love it! I did Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and mainly took nutrition, physiology, biology, cadaver anatomy, research methods. I ended up in the commerce sector though!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Laura Maynard that sounds so awesome!! 👍🏼

[@kamionechambers396]

I appreciate you for being transparent and honest. Im a personal trainer and been looking into being a dietitian as well because its something that I love!

[@smilingsmartie123]

I'm currently going through second round matching, so I specifically went back to this video to make me feel better! Love hearing you talk about it

[@angelalloyd5174]

I am 47 and just about to start studying Nutrition Science! I have been passionate about food my entire adult life but have been busy raising my family so it was more of an interest. Then around 7 years ago I got sick with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and was sick for 3 years, it was nutrition that helped get me well again and ever since then I have been even more obsessed with nutrition and how our bodies respond to food and how we can use it to heal. I am likely to be one of the oldest university students on my course but I shall give it everything I have! Thank you for this great advice, the process may be a little bit different here in Australia but it was still so helpful.

[@RIOSALEXANDRA]

I am 37 and I just did 1 semester of RD still 3 years to get done with it plus an internship and master it will take me 6 years but better late than never plus we never stop learning !=)blessings in your journey!

[@gabbylc21]

@@RIOSALEXANDRA I'm looking to start, I've been a stylist almost 8yrs but I'm burnt out.. how's it been going to school?

[@angelalloyd5174]

@@gabbylc21 I am now half way through my second year, I started off trying to do full time uni as well as work and kids etc but now I am doing part time. It’s the only way I could make it work without it affecting my mental health. It has been tough but also really enjoyable! I have days where I wonder why I am doing this especially around exam time!! Good luck to you

[@angelalloyd5174]

@@gloriaep3370 it is tough especially right now with the cost of living so high. I am now studying part time so I can continue to work

[@merffonyt2105]

In Germany becoming a dietitian is not as highly socially respected as in America and Canada and I think that’s a real shame. Especially hearing how freaking hard it seems to be to become a dietitian. It was really exciting hearing about your experience and success! So inspiring!

[@azul5893]

I don't know if this is a sign for me, but I was thinking becoming a dietitian in Germany, are you studying the career there?

[@leewarstler]

Love this information! I have a BS in microbiology, and I intended to go to medical school but about a year ago I decided I want to become an RD. I am going to start my MS in nutrition this fall and thankfully my program has the internship combined with it! :)

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Lee Byrum best of luck!

[@Karina.Isabel_RDN]

Wow, I really enjoyed watching this and really appreciate all the information you gave! I graduated 6 years ago and still haven’t gotten an internship... still working on it though because I know it’s my passion. I’m in California. It was crazy to hear that with your grades and extracurricular activities you didn’t even get your first match! I’m so happy I just found your channel and thank you for being such a great source of reliable knowledge here on KZbin where so many bloggers can misinform or mislead. So excited to keep watching your videos! Thank you!

[@beethebeautyartist]

I loved this!! In another life, I would have been a dietician, I think. For now, though, I just sit back and love on your content!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Bethany Laven thank you!

[@morganjarvi4058]

Hey Abbey I know how you feel about not getting into an internship. I didn't get into mine when I applied in my senior year of undergrad and it was heartbreaking. The best thing for me is I was able to work as a dietetic technician (DTR) and gain a little experience because after school I just wanted to start working right away. In the long run it was beneficial to me because I could add it to my resume. I have now been accepted into my masters program in nutrition and human performance program which also integrates my dietetic internship! For all of you out there who are pursuing a career in dietetics just know these things don't happen easily but with hard work and in time you can make it happen!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Morgan Jarvi that is amazing!! Congrats 😊

[@fourtwentyfifths]

I wanted to be a dietitian for quite a while but I came to terms with the fact that my passion for nutrition is not enough for me to give away the amount unpaid labor required.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Awkwardly Erycka the internship is a big hurdle for sure

[@tracy_cakkes]

Seems like every career requires unpaid labor 😓😕

[@mimistrohmeyer735]

Ok so I’m going to college next year for pre-dietetics and this video has absolutely terrified me! But I definitely needed this. I’m not going in blind now. And I can get my self together and work on my study habits now! Thank you!!!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Mimi strohmeyer sorry it scared you! But you can do it!!

[@torienceseymour]

Great to hear your journey as a fellow U.S. Registered Dietitian. I was also President of my student dietetic program and having learning how to use those skills in my career now. Love you channels content and about your growing family.

[@emmaswirkowski]

I'm a musical theatre kid through and through and have always had my mind set on theatre for as long as I can remember. I dedicated all my free time to dance, music and drama, nothing maths or science based was ever going to be my thing. But when I turned 19 I realised that maybe MT wasn't for me anymore, it was like losing the biggest part of myself. I'm now 21 and have been exploring different pathways whilst working as a waitress and I feel like I'm stuck in a huge cycle of not knowing what I'm doing, or what I want to do. Recently I started getting into nutrition, yoga and health and I feel like I've finally found something that I'm as passionate about as I was with theatre. I'm having the same issue that you had with the Biology and Chemistry qualifications, but hearing you speak about how you changed your career path around and became so successful gives me hope for my future, and I can't thank you enough! I love your videos and have really started thinking about food and the way I eat so differently now. Thank you so much. Happy New Year. x

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Emma Swirkowski I’m so glad! Anything is possible !!

[@farzanehp5901]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. I am interested in to become a good dietitian like you .

[@AlyssaaCantuu]

Gosh!! I needed this! Thank you!!! I know all about the 20’s crisis.... Feeling like I’m in the midst of it rn. 22 now- 23 this year, went into university dead set on dietetics, while still working on my basics I switched to business and since I cannot stop thinking about nutrition. I love food and every aspect about it. Especially the nutrition part, I even have a food insta to talk about it all!!! My family and myself have major food related health issues and I received my scholarships due to my essays speaking about wanting to make changes within that etc... anywho. I don’t know any other dieticians to ask questions. Thank you so much

[@waisannthi9684]

Thank you for the video and insights from your experience. Some similarities with my journey. I will be doing my dietetics next year.

[@gracegibson6421]

Ohhh my gosh this is so crazily relatable! I dropped all science subjects in Year 11/12 too because I was certain I was going to be a journalist and chose the arty subjects! After two years of studying journalism at University with one year left, it's like a part of me completely changed and I was eager to do nutrition and dietetics because I looked back and realised all of my assessment pieces I chose to write about were all food/health related and I found myself thinking more about that than journalism. It's so funny how you said it's like you never used the left side of your brain because that's exactly what I'm feeling now! I'm about to go into my first year of the nutrition/dietetics degree and am freaking out but this video made me feel better, thank you!!

[@vanessaringuette998]

Hey Abbey! I'm a student in nutrition at the University of Ottawa and just wanted to let you know that the internship is fully integrated into the program for us. Thanks for this great video :) I could've used it when I was trying to get info on becoming a registered dietitian in Canada.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Vanessa Ringuette amazing 😊 it varies from province to province

[@dlambert4]

Very nice vid! It's refreshing to see "you just being you"unlike some other youtubers who seem more scripted and contrived. You set a good example that transparency and honesty are way more authentic than "putting on a show" as a way to get your messages across. You're very approachable and connect well with your people! Good job!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Diane Lambert thank you 🙏🏼

[@larashort1776]

I also have loved music my whole life and have been involved in musical theater im currently in my schools show choir. I always thought that would be my life but i recently gained a passion for science and food. I took a class at my school for nutrition and i love it and im planning on majoring in dietetics and spanish!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Lara Short amazing!

[@shaebae9044]

It’s more stable of a career and you can also do your hobby as well!

[@arbitrary7273]

The spanish will help you in the field too, props for double majoring!

[@jahairaperez6359]

Abbey this was so helpful to watch...seriously ! I graduated in 2018 with my BS in dietetics and have been working for the WIC program for a bit over a year and a half now. I'm so ready to go for my internship but I'm so nervous as well and I think I have a bad case of paralysis by analysis!!! ugh. Nutrition is my passion and I know this is what I want to do. I'm hoping to be able to connect with dietitians more and build a strong network as you said. I would love to gain some more insight into how you run your business because I would like to be involved in media as well! If there's any way we can connect, please let me know! Love your videos

[@Otlwoodworks]

Thank you so much for all this information. At the age of 32 i am now persuing a degree in this career field and attending the ROTC program so i can become an air force officer.

[@515aleon]

I can definitely see the influence. of your arts background in your videos. Esp. for the kinds of info you present, your video quality shines thru.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Jay J thanks!!

[@kelsykeenan6236]

This is such great info! I want to add - anyone interested in this journey. It has apparently now changed to 7 years, if you do not have a degree in sciences. I am just beginning my Dietician Technician path, to then become an RD. And they extended the schooling (for your masters) 6 years, then with 9 month internship. ❤️ (this is in the USA)

[@vvdelgado17]

Hi what state are you in where they changed requirements?

[@kimberlygrace4004]

I’m on my path to becoming an RD. Thank you for this video!

[@katieprice5357]

This video helped more than you could ever k know. Thank you!

[@joannbreaux2024]

In the United States, becoming a RDN also sucks. Things are changing now, and I hope for the better. This was my second career. I wouldn't change a thing, but the journey was so challenging. I did a coordinated program. No internship pooling, but didactic and internship were clustered into the same years. Ahhh! Now that I'm in retail dietetics, my eyes are open to a lot of the policy changes and societal changes that are needed in food and nutrition industry. We have a long way to go! Thank you for all you do Abbey!

[@Daffodils2Daisies]

Has anything changed yet? I’m in the US and considering it but man all these details are scary!

[@rafa-kt5br]

hi abbey! i just want to say that u give me confidence to try out this path for myself. im 20 years old and just filed a leave of absence from my university to rethink what i want to pursue in life. currently in ED recovery, im also finding an interest in dietetics and helping others through nutrition, but i came from a humanities-focused background so im quite scared of the jump to the heavy science of it all. i still have time during my leave to research more about n&d and if it's the right choice for me, but your story really gives me hope

[@SarahAbplanalp]

Wow I was literally just looking into maybe taking up a Dietetics degree and then you posted this! Thank you!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Sarah Feldman ❤️🙏🏼

[@SarahAbplanalp]

@@AbbeysKitchen I can relate to some of your story as well. I already have a graphic design Bachelor's but I'm starting to rethink some things at 25... Haven't really taken any biology courses or anything so I'll have to try to figure out if this is something I want to do...

[@alexandriadelarosa1837]

I feel you on the Krebs Cycle 😫 I'm currently pursuing a degree in dietetics and would be really interested in learning about the internship opportunities you have! 🤗

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Alexandria De La Rosa if you’re interested in writing pls email [e-mail] with your resume and a writing sample

[@thaislg2317]

I was looking for exactly this kind of video! I am from Brazil and study in the US. Thank you! I would love to see a video about holistic nutritionist vs dietitian.

[@aloao3028]

I love that you shared your experience!!As someone in their last year of high school and planing on going into dietetics, this is so helpful to me. Love from Puerto Rico ❤️

[@AbbeysKitchen]

aloao 302 🙏🏼❤️

[@tvrotsyourbrain09]

This was very helpful! I'm currently looking at finding a Masters program online so I can become a RD. I really want to know what I need to prepare myself for so I really appreciate your transparency and humor. I also have been living in the gray and never would have thought that I would be interested in a career in science. I'm also fascinated by food and I struggled with an eating disorder as a teen and all of it has led me to wanting to learn more about nutrition. Thank you for this vlog!

[@jessicacampbell2027]

I liked this before I even watched it. I'm in grad school currently to be a registered dietitian and nutritionist!! Love this channel and your content 😊

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Jessica Campbell thanks!

[@danielGGV123]

Fyi, all programs in Quebec also include the internship placement as part of the program. It's also designed to break up the internship in different levels and sites in order to get the students to get a good handle on the different areas of practice. Another huge plus is that there is no competency exam to pass once you have your diploma. The only thing stopping you from joining the order is the fee and perhaps a French competency test if the person is from our of province and wants to practice in Quebec. However, RDs who want to practice elsewhere in Canada but we're schooled in QC can get a temporary license from the order and switch to another order without doing the Canada wide exam (as far as I know).

[@motivationalmrs.0808]

I am a grad student to become register Dietician ,trying to find a internship , so hopeful listening to your story . My undergrad was in kinesiology ❤️

[@jessicaduran5830]

Omg Abbey! You described my path to the tee the only difference is that I wanted to go into teaching right before I decided to go into dietetics. Thank you for sharing the video it was so helpful

[@073alisa]

omg I love this! Im currently in my third year in an undergraduate program for nutrition and foods! Its my dream to be an RD so Thankyou for making this!

[@kathleenbefittwell]

Thank you for this. I am currently on the slow path to my RD at Rutgers University. I also was into the arts more than sciences once junior & senior year of high school rolled around. I took the requirements & then filled the rest of my time with interior design, architecture, and fashion. Here I am twenty years later with an associate of science, two nutrition certificates, two personal training certificates (including the NASM-CPT), working my way toward a bachelor of nutritional sciences to qualify for an internship, to sit for my RD. Crazy! I had no idea we had much in common. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Kathleen Law amazing!! Congrats 😊

[@lindseylozano6419]

Your journey was so interesting and inspiring to listen to; thank you so much for sharing! Like you, I am the first in my family to have a degree and career heavily based on the sciences. I am halfway through my dietetic internship, and am finally figuring out what I'd like to specialize in as a (future) dietitian.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Lindsey Lozano best of luck!

[@lindseylozano6419]

@@AbbeysKitchen Thank you so much!

[@bitesized1453]

Your videos have helped me so much with my own relationship with food. Actually, in the last year I’ve been considering going back to school to study dietetics mainly because of you and some other great youtubers. I have found a love of food and passion for cooking and nutrition. Seeing the title of this video made me very excited. Thank you for all your insight Abbey! You are inspiring.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Bitesized thank you 🙏🏼❤️

[@VanessaAntonelliRDN]

Currently getting my Masters in Nutrition Science! Planning to do my internship after I complete my Masters program. I love your channel ❤️

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Vanessa Antonelli amazing!!

[@Sophia-ct3jx]

I always like to call my early 20s crisis a “quarter life crisis”

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Sophia Lingrell lol 😂

[@laurenrobson46]

That is what it's called!!!

[@Rachel-vx4qy]

I call mine an “early life crisis” 🤣

[@user-tw5fj4dl1f]

Gosh I loved this video! I'm at a total crossroads in life right now and to be honest this video confused me even more about what decision to make! But I would love to see more sit-down chats about the path you took after your internship!!! So enjoyable.

[@LanguageImaginations]

This was a very helpful video. I studied translation, but I ultimately want to become a medical doctor. So hearing about your journey is definitely inspiring! Thank you for sharing.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Katarina K best of luck!

[@LanguageImaginations]

Abbey Sharp Thank you so much!

[@Wheeeeai]

thank you so much for making this video !! i hope you can make more videos like this. dietitian or nutritionist related in the field. i’m currently studying so i’m trying my best 🤍

[@stani.k]

I'm a second year dietetics student in the UK and our practical experience is built within our undergraduate degree! Loved hearing about your experiences! I'm excited about progressing through my degree and becoming a dietetian ☺️

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Stanislava Katsarova yay!!!!!

[@kirkearles]

Have you heard of the Columbia University Center for Eating Disorders? It's a great program ran by the school. They have outpatient treatment as well as inpatient. The crazy part is that it is a state funded program and it doesn't cost the patients anything. You can even participate in research studies and be compensated monetarily for your time and input. The program can give people who don't want to go bankrupt a chance at recovery.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Kirk Earles interesting!

[@Enigmatic__Soul__]

Kirk Earles I was actually going to see if they have any volunteer work there so I can fulfill my hours for school!

[@1027liv]

Your story is similar to mine! I was a music performance major and was always into music during high school. I ended up switching majors to nutrition and dietetics after 3 years and struggled with my first chemistry class and actually failed it because I wasn’t used to using that part of my brain lol but I just got accepted to NYP’s dietetic internship!!!!

[@nirvanabliss]

Abbey, you are an inspiration!

[@TheSillyKitchenwithSylvia]

Thanks for sharing your story!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

The Silly Kitchen with Sylvia of course 😊

[@EmmaYKelsey]

I am in the same position i think as you were when you made the switch from arts. I feel out of place because it doesn't seem like there's very many males in this field? It took one class to make me realize how much I love this.

[@guerra017]

Very informational and I love how real you are!

[@houseofberry7847]

Oh my gosh the way you described the internship is so freaking accurate. Some of the most difficult times, but found some of my best friends!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Emilie Berry I couldn’t agree more!!

[@jenjencurls]

I’m liking everyday more the idea of becoming an RD. But everyone says it’s so difficult, and the internship is super expensive! I cannot afford to stop working either to complete an internship 😭

[@bluejaysoul_]

thank you for creating this amazing informative content!

[@Lisa-vp1wk]

This is so accurate and I agree with all of your recommendations!!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Lisa 1 thanks!!

[@daCUTE187]

This was a great video, and thank you for sharing your story through school. I can certainly relate to the "more creative" side than the science side, so that part of the program is really...staring straight at me as i research schools. Absolutely love your vibe and definitely checking out your channel for your content. I am not in school...yet, but I am starting to search for nutritionist/dietitians to start following that field on social media. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@Hiyoyoful]

I'd love to see the dietitian vs nutritionist video!!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Mary Robicheaux coming

[@izzzbhh6257]

Yesssss thank you Abby!!! I just graduated and I’m getting ready to apply to DICAS (I took a semester off).

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Isis Bello Hernandez good luck!

[@madeleinechu8854]

Hi Abbey! I'm a first-year Food and Nutrition student hoping to become a dietitian and found your video really helpful! I would love to volunteer with you over the summer!

[@CristianaSofiee]

I am a student in the dietetic program in university of Houston and I have one more year to prepare myself to graduate and find an internship so this was very helpful because this next step can be anxiety provoking! This journey really does require a lot of dedication and time! I wish I was in Canada to apply as your intern 😁 thank you for your videos!!

[@tahiryzavs7169]

“A- YOUUUUU know who it is. AND IM STILL upset about it....N E WAYSSS 🙄” LOL DUDE your personality had me subscribed! LOVE IT 👏🏻😂

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Tahiry Pena thank you 😂🙏🏼

[@green5sing]

I LOVE this video! Really does help others understand the tenacity and hard work it took you to get to this place. It's the same when someone asks me what it took to become a Speech Pathologist. So many times we realize that others simply do not understand the unbelievable commitment it takes to do what you feel you were meant to do in this life. Many blessings 💖 and keep these videos coming. We have such a common personality. It makes me smile and laugh at the true transparent honesty. I picture this is how I must sound to others as well. 🤣

[@AbbeysKitchen]

J Holder amazing 🙏🏼

[@hannahkenny502]

Thank you for this video. I’ve been thinking about doing dietetics for a long time now, and have decided that it is the career I want. I hope one day I can make this dream come true. Love your channel and content, keep up the good work 💜

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Hannah Kenny thank you 🙏🏼❤️

[@giovannipuentes2587]

I love all the advise that you gave. I am a mom of 3 I never really finished my degree and I guess I just lost interest of what I had chosen before. I also struggle a lot with nutrition and being a mom I have to make sure my kids are eating the correct things. Long story short me and husband were talking about my sister who is a psychologist and how I wish I would have finished school. So he said go for it. And I ended up loving this subject because not only I can help people but help my family my kids or my mom who also has trouble with eating disorder. Could you please do more videos on what to expect for my journey? I would love that. Thank you.

[@lindaho3]

They do the same in Alberta, where you do dietetics with an internship. You need to be pretty competitive to get in because once you are in dietetics you are guaranteed internships

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Linda H very competitive

[@i1got1that1supa1luv]

You are very inspiring. 😊 I have some basic nutrition exams coming up this month so listening to you feels very educational. Thank you for that!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Tjaša B thank you!!

[@x0xlovu]

The dietetics track is amazing but also torture at the same time and I’m glad I’m not the only one that feels this way

[@bryannagallant6367]

wow that is a lot of work !! thank you for sharing that information :)

[@paytonthomas8441]

I am having the "is it too late for me" moment, and I'm only 24 🥴 Went to college right out of high school and wasn't ready. Now that I'm out, I wish I could redo my bachelor's degree. I picked environmental studies as my major and went to UC Santa Barbara. Great major, but I want an education I can really expand from. I figured out a lot during those four years. However, now I feel STUCK. Is it too late for me to strive to become a registered dietician? ...pls send help😅

[@sabrinag6583]

I’m 29 and I graduate with my dietetics degree next year. I think that if you know you’ll love it, being in school a little later in life is worth it! 😊

[@Claudia-sm9te]

No, not to late! When you have kids, that will feel like you're too late...

[@auroraanaya7834]

@@sabrinag6583 Hey girl, how did you go about getting your dietetics? I just graduated from undergrad with arts, just now I'm realizing I want to do RD but not sure how to go about it. Abbey mentions volunteering where would I even do that? and how do I know what classes im supposed to take? Aahahaha I'm definitely having a 20's crisis lol. Anything helps. Thank you!

[@sabrinag6583]

Aurora Anaya check this website! www.eatrightpro.org/about-us/become-an-rdn-or-dtr/high-school-students/5-steps-to-become-a-registered-dietitian-nutritionist The best place to start is to look up is RD programs near me, then make sure the program is ACEND accredited. You’ll need your bachelors degree in nutrition and dietetics, then you’ll need to apply for/ complete your RD internship (which typically takes a year). I’m not sure what credits you have now, but you’ll need mostly biology, chemistry, and nutrition courses. The courses you’ll need to complete will depend on which school you attend.

[@sabrinag6583]

Aurora Anaya I hope that helps! I know it’s a little confusing when you’re trying to figure out a career path

[@juliannetruelove1686]

This is so helpful. I’m about to email like 4 dietitians and start volunteering since I only have 2 classes this next semester. This was very encouraging. If you also do email mentoring that would be lit.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Julianne Truelove amazing!

[@viveviveka2651]

Very interesting and enjoyable presentation. Thank you. 🌻

[@Ashaliyeva]

Thank you for sharing your story!❤️ I can relate to you with being an artist myself and having had no interest in science when I was younger. I think a big reason was because I struggled with mathematics, and had so much creativity that I had room for little else. I had a former boss tell me, when I was barely 21, that I was a person made of shapes and colors, and with the office job I had then, I was trying to force myself to exist in a world of black & white and numbers. And she was so right! I still see myself as a shapes & colors type, but in the last 5+ years, my love for science has exploded!!!! I’ve become a lot more scientifically minded, and I want to know how things work- I want to know every little detail. I want concrete proof. I still struggle with numbers, and I’ll always be an artist, but I’ve come to appreciate science and the truth we find in it. 💚

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Ashaliyeva Marie Wilson love this!!

[@Ashaliyeva]

Abbey Sharp thank you! 😘 I’m sure I’ve commented this before, but I’m really glad I found your channel! I appreciate all of your knowledge and work. You’ve been helping me greatly with my own relationship with food and focusing on health above all else. THANK YOU 💖💖💖

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Ashaliyeva Marie Wilson that makes me so happy to hear! 😊❤️

[@cheyannaiadipaolo6658]

I would love to see a video regarding becoming a Nutritionist!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Cheyanna Iadipaolo nutritionist isn’t a regulated term so anyone can technically call themselves one! In Canada and US, a dietitian is the only regulated nutrition professional

[@allielink7947]

Can you do a chat about the prevalence of EDs in nutrition students? I'm so fascinated by this. I'm a social worker and training to be a therapist at a residential eating disorder treatment center - I have heard of many RDs having to leave their position (and sometimes go into treatment themselves).

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Allie Link the rate is definitely much higher among RD students! I’ll write it down as a topic!

[@zoesawchuk9932]

Im finishing up my Coordinated Program in Dietetics at Wayne State in Detroit! Future RD in 2022!

[@tarnielaska-wolfe7812]

Hi Abbey Happy New Year! This was really awesome to watch, I recently chatted to Evelyn Tribole about some different pathways to further my Intuitive Eating Skills, I’m now enrolled into a university preparation course for next year to see where I want to take things. Great to hear about the process around dietetics!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Tarnie Bird amazing!!

[@theresajones7977]

I LOVE watching your videos and the content you provide. I am currently studying Dietetics. Going into my senior year, I am getting nervous about the internship process. This video helped clarify some things! So, thank you! Also, I recently discovered intuitive eating and I am loving the process so far. I have so much more freedom around food. I already eat as healthy as I can, consuming mostly whole foods. I'm finding it challenging to find a balance with intuitive eating while resistance training and aiming to build more lean muscle. I love my body, I do, its just that I also love feeling strong and would like to define my muscles! I want to stay away from counting macros because I have had an obsessive mindset in the past with that! So, if you have any good tips on how to incorporate intuitive eating while striving for muscle gain, that would be amazing! Thanks!!

[@shutianwang1025]

Thank you for sharing your experience. 🙂 I am currently in New Zealand's university to study human nutrition and I will graduate soon. I may continue to study dietitian. I hope I can work in this industry like you in the future.

[@suzq2744]

I’m currently an Exercise Science student working on my second Associates degree but I’m thinking about transferring to become an RD after that. My first degree was in Music though! That’s so funny you did music too!💯💖