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: I’m Older, Is It Possible To Start A Family In Vet School?

I just came across your blog. I need an insight form somebody who is a vet student. I’ve always liked sciences growing up but I always avoided them because I thought they were too hard. I got a certificate in fashion design, and I’ve been just changing my mind for my bachelors. I finally decided Read More …

Vacation: A Time To Relax OR A Time To Get Ahead?

Here I am, enjoying my “last summer of freedom” before I devote myself to a career that doesn’t exactly embrace the Monday through Friday 9-5 schedule that so many people are used to (much less the luxury of summers off that we, students, and teachers alike enjoy). While I am enjoying my “vacation” time, I Read More …

5 Exams, 2 Weeks: Getting Motivated & Maintaining Work-Life Balance

We’re about half way through the Fall term of second year and to mark the occasion, we have 5 exams (3 exams, 2 finals) within 2 weeks. That is uncharacteristically brutal compared to the normal 1 test per week that we have been accustomed to thus far in vet school. Regardless of the seemingly chaotic Read More …

How Much Time Do Vet Students Spend Studying

I realize that as a pre-veterinary student, you want to be as informed as possible so as to know what you’re getting yourself into when you apply to veterinary school. Many people ask how many hours per day they should expect to spend studying per day while in veterinary school. This is an excellent question Read More …