Quick question for you lei, what is the typical calendar year like at RVC? For instance, how long is each module period and when are the scheduled breaks? I'm having trouble finding it on the website!
Quick question for you lei, what is the typical calendar year like at RVC? For instance, how long is each module period and when are the scheduled breaks? I'm having trouble finding it on the website!
I'm interviewing in Cali as well! I'm Feb 2nd in the morning... Have you booked a hotel in the area?
I received an email from RVC this morning about the people who will be interviewing me. Anyone know if these people were picked because of me and my application or is it random? I'm actually thrilled about the two people who are going to be interviewing me. One is in basic science research and the other used to be a lecturer at Penn...so I'll love hearing about both of their perspectives on the environment/research there.
I realize this has probably been said before, can a current student shed some light on the interview process? Is it a casual or more grilling type of interview? Are they going to ask more about me and my work? Did anyone get a hypothetical ethics type question?
That was a lot of questions...I appreciate any and all information!! Thanks.
got the same email 🙂 and I had similar questions/concerns. I want to say that it is random, since one of my interviewers is an Endocrinologist...which would not be matched to my app at all! But he has done extensive research in the field and is a very decorated individual, so naturally I am intimidated. The other is an alumni who runs an mobile practice in Martha's Vineyard which I find totally awesome, and have at times thought of trying to do this myself someday... though never mentioned that anywhere in my app! My guess is they assign it randomly...
I am scared out of my mind for the interview even though I enjoy talking to people... any advice would be wonderful (yes I have read through the interview threads multiple times... still scared)!
So wait, if you get an interview then it's for the five year program, and if it's for the four year program then you get directly accepted? Is that how it works?
Also, does anyone know the formatting of the interview? I got an email saying:
"The interview itself will last for about 40 minutes. You may be asked questions about your personal interests and about any current animal-related issues. You will need to be able to demonstrate scientific reasoning and understanding and articulate what you have learned from your work experiences. You will be asked questions for about 30 minutes and you will then have the opportunity to ask questions yourself".
Does that mean it's more of a behavioral-based interview? How does one prepare for the anticipated questions?
They did NOT do this last year for interviews. You walked in cold, not knowing who you got, and they introduced themselves when I
Really? You never got an email? They did that for me, but my interview was 2 years ago. Dunno why they would do that, like "skip" a year...
Does anyone know how long after the interviews you find out if you've been accepted or not??
Thanks for the info...
I have another question...
So it would cost me quite a bit to fly out to NY and seeing as I just found out I have an interview I'd have to rearrange work schedules and such. plus I don't exactly have that money right now, so if I were to politely decline the interview this time, and god forbid I have to apply again and chose to apply there, do you think they would hold it against me that I had already declined an interview the year before??
So I am so nervous/excited for my interview on Monday I keep forgetting that my birthday is Sunday. This is coming from someone who often will have a birthday "week" to satisfy all celebrations... ahhhh, can't wait to go though and get it over with, so I can sit back and say, now why did I freak out about this?
Any other SDNer's going Monday!?
and any RVC students want to ease my mind about it... I know lei did earlier, but I was just curious if anyone had any last words of advice (this being my first interview and all).
Okay guys, I know we're being asked about current animal related issues but what did other people talk about? Plus, animal related issues that may apply to the U.S. may not necessarily apply to the UK. So what do we do? I've been trying to research stuff online but it seems like when I type in "animal related issues" into Google and I get stuff like the USDA briefing room and what they talk about, but that's the U.S. once again. Can anyone help me just on topics? I don't expect you to give me all the answers but just maybe steer me in the right direction. Please?
I guess I'm just worried that if I don't have some peer-reviewed articles or something to back me up that they'll think I'm just talking out of my @$$. :-/
I guess I'm just worried that if I don't have some peer-reviewed articles or something to back me up that they'll think I'm just talking out of my @$$. :-/
drumroll... I GOT IN!
they liked me enough to offer me a spot.
I did so much frantic research and although rereading some books about factory farming helped me discuss my desire to assist animals by showing the government that those animals are in fact suffering, etc etc. it really was not necessary for me to panic. I was however asked a lot about research and how animals are used with it, so be prepared for them to pick your brain.
Side note, I had to stop myself at one point and apologize that I needed to collect my thoughts (I was rambling with no end in sight haha)... and drumroll... I GOT IN! Even with what I felt like was a huge screw up, they liked me enough to offer me a spot.
Advice... just be yourself, and talk as you would with your friends/family about things... its better to be relaxed.
GOOD LUCK!
well congrats...
I interviewed yesterday, and it seemed that is went really well. They told us that they were interviewing this week in NY, next week in CA then they will make their decisions. I'm confused/a bit discouraged that they are already offered seats..well fingers crossed for me- it would be a DREAM come true!
The boyfriend is at the accepted students' reception now... jealous! I am sure its the same information we heard during our lunch but still, I want to be there too!
I wanna go!
where were you sitting in the room?
Haha I forgot I was PMing you! But to answer your question here, in case anyone else was there, I was sitting at the table, to the left. I was next to someone's mother, who was next to the grad (I forget his name, but the bald guy). My hair's blonde. I was wearing a grey twead suit. This is getting creepy.... Where were you! And who interviewed you?! Dr. Fowkes and Dr. Brooks were my interviewers. Both equally nice (Dr. Fowkes gave the presentation). But equally scary!
EDIT: Tweed? (I know nothing of fashion)
Haha crazy!
Ps. I just got word that those at the accepted students reception are getting served booze and having a rip roaring good time.
Whyyyy was there no wine offered at our lunch? Definitely could have lightened the mood for afternoon interviews!
Those jerks!
Laitmanvet,
I don't have any of the answers, however i found this site... it might give you some insight on the community as well as transportation... http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Royal_Veterinary_College