Q&A: Taking Time Off After Graduation – Are There Time Constraints On Vet School Applications?

I would like to join the Peace Corps at some point, and I believe that after receiving my bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, and before enrolling in veterinary school would be the best time. I was wondering if there were any time constraints on application of veterinary school, such as if I had to apply within Read More …

Q&A: Starting at Community College – Where Do I Go From Here?

Hi! I was actually going through your blog on your webpage and I have some questions. I am barely going through Pre-Veterinary in El Paso Community College. But I was wondering (and the counselors haven´t throughly answered my question) is that, where do I go from here? They have told me I could go to Read More …

Q&A: Majors, Where to Go to College, Competition, Managing Debt, Standing Out and Personal Statements

Hi !!! My name is SH 🙂 I will try to keep this e-mail short since you are probably busy and reading other people’s comments-but I have SO many questions. I had a few questions that I wanted to ask you.  1) I know every article I find on google says “choose any major for Read More …

Q&A: Choosing a College That Will Get You Into Vet School

Hi – I am a mom of a high school junior who wants to be a Vet.  We are trying to figure out what colleges are a good choice for her Bachelor’s degree (with respect to getting into Vet School).  We currently live in Indiana, but prior to moving here, lived in the Southeast.  My Read More …

Q&A: Which College Should I Attend?

My name is JZ and I am a sophomore chemistry and economics major on a pre-vet track at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. I was recently accepted as a transfer student at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and now face the huge decision of whether to stay at ECU or to Read More …

Single? Consider Dating A Vet

Are you sure you want to date a vet? I mean, I can’t blame you, really — vets and vet students are incredibly intelligent, hard working, active individuals who are passionate about what they do. I have to hope not all men go running for the exit or push the panic button when I use Read More …

Guest Blogger: Meet Jennifer

Hello readers! Sharon has graciously allowed me to temporarily share her podium by making me a Guest Blogger. Thanks, Sharon! First, a bit about me. My name is Jennifer, and I am an incoming first-year veterinary student at UC Davis. Sharon and I have taken very similar paths, although it took me a bit longer Read More …