Hello. I am just getting ready to apply for naturopathic school, but I am REALLY nervous about repaying student loans. I think the career path is perfect for me, but being $200k in debt totally freaks me out. (No, I don't have any prior savings as I just came out of a master's degree.) I would really like to enter the field because it is really satisfying to do what you love to do.... but at the same time, I don't want to be a slave my whole life to paying back my educational loans.... I want to travel, teach, and be free to pursue other interests. I also want to be able to make a comfortable salary. My sister is completing dental school and pursuing extra specialization in orthodontics.... yes, she'll also be $200k in debt, but will make $400k a year when she's done, so she can afford it. I, on the other hand, will also be as in debt... but if I only make $20-30k starting out my first few years (and then $60-80k after that), I will suffocate under the financial burden. Please advise. I really want to do this, but the fear is getting to me.

Any advice from naturopathic alumni and currently practicing naturopathic physicians would be so greatly appreciated! Thanks so much!!

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