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
Hi Sharon, Thanks a lot for that last tip, it did eventually help me get in. Unfortunately i had to postpone my graduate studies due to a family crisis. I’m applying again this year, and was wondering – could you please tell me what a strong recommendation letter includes? Many thanks in advance! Sincerely, NK Date: 8/25/11 ~ Read More …
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 …
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 …
There’s no denying it, there is a paucity of men in vet school. Years ago, the veterinary profession was dominated by men, but more recently women have emerged as the future of veterinary medicine, accounting for 80% or more of veterinary students at the present time. You would think with such an uneven gender distribution 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 …
Hopefully by now you’ve founds some new hobbies and hopefully made a few new friends. If you haven’t yet, you’re not trying. For part two of this multi-part series on Dating in Vet School, I will suggest something that is relevant to any student who is living in a college town or is affiliated with Read More …
I knew I would have to broach this subject at some point since it seems to be one of the top concerns for single women entering vet school. I guess one of the reasons I’ve avoided it thus far is that I’ve wanted to avoid talking directly about my romantic life as I don’t necessarily 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 …
This may be a question that many non-traditional and career-changing applicants face, but let me assure you are not too old for veterinary school! Sure, the average age of incoming students at the School of Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis is more or less 23-24, but that may be offset by the students who are, Read More …