Life In Vet School & Tips On Getting In
So you want to become a veterinarian. Now what? Some people say that veterinary school is the hardest type of professional school to get accepted to. I disagree. Getting accepted in to veterinary school is not that hard, but it does take strategy! This blog will: 1) Provide information to aspiring veterinary students that will help them become the most competitive candidate they can be. 2) Provide a glimpse into what veterinary school is like at UC Davis. Enjoy! -Sharon
Break ups are never fun, and almost never easy. However, add a beloved pet to the situation and it can get even more difficult. It’s amazing (and yet not really surprising) how many couples decide to welcome a pet into their relationship before they are married. And don’t get me wrong, I think pets may Read More …
I may be going out on a limb here, but I think pets may be a good way to gauge how couples will handle the responsibilities of having a child. I mean, let’s face it, no one wants to pick up after their dog or scoop litter boxes, but parenthood isn’t glamorous either, and someone Read More …
No, I’m not pregnant. Nor am I a veterinarian (yet). However, I do anticipate that, one day, I may be a pregnant veterinarian. That time may be years off, but having kids in a profession as intense as veterinary medicine does make many of us women concerned about the logistics. The title of the post Read More …
“So, what do you do?” It’s one of the most common questions to ask a person upon meeting them and yet some of the responses you get might have you looking for the exit in a hurry. For me, it’s not that I am necessarily going to be running for the door, but I have Read More …
I’ve mentioned before in my post Dating In Vet School, that it is imperative to find, “a partner who is aware of and is understanding of the demands your course load is imperative, above and beyond any other traits. I also believe that a partner who can support you and keep you focused on your Read More …
Raise your hand if you’ve heard this one: “Everyone who enters vet school married, leaves divorced.” I decided to switch fields about 4 months after I got married. With a new marriage to cultivate, of course I was worried about what all this would mean for our relationship. All of my fears got ten times Read More …