Anyone from Oregon state or Colorado state here?

[gfa240]

I just wanted to ask for anyone's experience with these 2 schools. I plan on moving to one of the states soon and not quite sure how the two compare in terms of academics, facilities and teaching/training style. Personally I love the state of Oregon itself, but have heard that CSU has a better vet school. I have no experience with either one. If anyone has gone (or is attending) either schools, can you share your experience with us? Are you happy with the education and practical experience you are getting? overall academic environment?

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[MillersGirl60]

I just wanted to ask for anyone's experience with these 2 schools. I plan on moving to one of the states soon and not quite sure how the two compare in terms of academics, facilities and teaching/training style. Personally I love the state of Oregon itself, but have heard that CSU has a better vet school. I have no experience with either one. Any suggestions?🙂

Can't wait to hear the replies. OSU is one of my top choices. 🙂

 

[hygebeorht]

I don't know anything about OSU so I can't compare, but I do know Fort Collins is a nice place to live. 330+ days of sun, and I've enjoyed my time at CSU. It really depends on what features you're hoping for in a school. Honestly, a DVM is a DVM for the most part. Getting residency at either place will help your chances significantly.

Do you like bicycles, dogs, and craft beer? If so, Fort Collins is probably a good fit.

 

[Easnadh]

I've spent the majority of my life in Colorado, and out of the many other places I've lived and visited.... it is still by FAR my favorite. More sunshine than California!

I'm starting at CSU this fall, and couldn't be more excited. Great program; tough, but great.

I will be able to answer more questions in a few months lol.

 

[gfa240]

I'm trying to run away from the Sun and see rain and clouds for a change. 🙂 So Cal is way, way too hot and dry for me,kinda like desert climate. I am very outdoorsy and run a lot, so that it sounds like Colorado might be a good place. And yes, I love dogs and have 2 of them (hint hint: going to vet school ) 😉

 

[Easnadh]

And yes, I love dogs and have 2 of them (hint hint: going to vet school ) 😉

Colorado is one of the most dog-friendly places in the country, not only for amenities but also just for renting. Almost every place allows dogs, they just might have some breed restrictions

 

[gfa240]

I've spent the majority of my life in Colorado, and out of the many other places I've lived and visited.... it is still by FAR my favorite. More sunshine than California!

I'm starting at CSU this fall, and couldn't be more excited. Great program; tough, but great.

I will be able to answer more questions in a few months lol.

Did you apply as a resident? how hard was it to get into CSU? Do you absolutely need to have over a 1000 hours?

 

[Easnadh]

I am a resident (although here they call it sponsored vs. non-sponsored). I did not get accepted on my first application cycle, and according to my file review, I needed broader and deeper experience and to take more upper level classes. At the time I had roughly 800+ hours at my equine hospital and very little else and was still in fall classes for my pre-reqs.

So I would say that in order to be competitive, 1000 hours is probably a reality as well as making sure you have a broad range of veterinary experience. At my second application I had closer to 2000 equine vet hours, cattle AI certification, some exotics veterinary experience, shadowing with an SA vet for 50+ hours, shadowing zoo vets for 40+ hours, and volunteering for 100+ hours in the surgical suite of the Denver Dumb Friends League.

It was tough, that is true, but not impossible by any means. And living in Colorado is amazing, I wouldn't trade it for anything.