Class of 2017.... how you doin?

[wldlfstdnt]

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It's the opposite for me. Though I'm fine with less space (last house I rented didn't have much ) at my parent's house I'm quite spoiled. My bathroom here has a counter with two sinks all for me

Psh

I will miss having my own bathroom. Though I don't keep much in there. Makeup and hair can be done in bedroom.

 

[twelvetigers]

Wait, who is worried about finding nerd friends in vet school?? Really?

Newslfash: everyone is a nerd. You will find someone you get along with. It'll be fine.

 

[K9DANE]

I've lived on my own for a million million years. So I have a lot of crap

Ditto

 

[deleted498041]

I am worried about this too... I have been on an athletic team from the time I was 6 years old, until I finished my senior year of athletics in college. So I always had "built-in" friends I guess. This will be the first time in my life Ill be alone. I'm stressing about it lol I am pretty awkward and shy too, until I am really comfortable with you.

I'm in a similar boat! I rode horses competitively for years so I traveled around with most of my friends doing that for undergrad, and given the close quarters, we had to like each other! Plus, I rushed when I was in college and doing something like that forces you into a group of "friends" as well. So, I'm not really sure if I'm good or bad at making friends.

 

[nichocj]

Just booked my flight back to Dublin....... Oh Jeez, I only have 4 1/2 weeks left to get everything organized!!!! ahhhhh!!!! 😱

 

[485501]

Got my third rabies shot this morning! DONE

 

[that redhead]

Wait, who is worried about finding nerd friends in vet school?? Really?

Newslfash: everyone is a nerd. You will find someone you get along with. It'll be fine.

Bahaha, so true!

I think everyone gets worried about meeting new people, including your future classmates. I really didn't like first semester especially because everyone was trying to make their best friend within like, the first week. Just chill - things will settle out👍

 

[485501]

Bahaha, so true!

I think everyone gets worried about meeting new people, including your future classmates. I really didn't like first semester especially because everyone was trying to make their best friend within like, the first week. Just chill - things will settle out👍

I'm worried because I've failed to make friends before - I didn't have any friends 8th-12th grade. Not a one. I didn't have many in college either. I'm not worried that I'll suddenly not be able to make friends, I'm worried vet school will be more of the same.

 

[Filly Bay]

My goal is to be more outgoing. OSU has a networking sit-down dinner with new students and professors that we were allowed to sign up for during orientation. I would usually NEVER sign up for it, but I figured it would be my first step towards being more outgoing. So I signed up! Now I am freaking out hahah I was also going to try to meet people before classes, since I will be there 3 weeks before we start. Here's to hoping I can make some friends 🙂

I'm going to this dinner too! I think three other people from my undergrad signed up as well though. I was hoping to meet a whole new batch of people but I'm still excited!

I want to be more outgoing too. I'm generally really quiet until I get to know people and I feel like that holds me back sometimes.

 

[NStarz]

I'm going to this dinner too! I think three other people from my undergrad signed up as well though. I was hoping to meet a whole new batch of people but I'm still excited!

I want to be more outgoing too. I'm generally really quiet until I get to know people and I feel like that holds me back sometimes.

That sounds so cool. We had nothing neat like that at orientation. Booooo.

 

[cs5910]

I'm going to this dinner too! I think three other people from my undergrad signed up as well though. I was hoping to meet a whole new batch of people but I'm still excited!

I want to be more outgoing too. I'm generally really quiet until I get to know people and I feel like that holds me back sometimes.

Wow three other people from your school?! That is pretty awesome! At least you will know a couple familiar faces! I don't think theres anyone else coming from my state :/

I am excited/nervous about the dinner though! My goal is to make a new friend and not to spill food/drink on myself lol Besides being shy, I am also extremely clumsy!

 

[Falina]

I'm worried because I've failed to make friends before - I didn't have any friends 8th-12th grade. Not a one. I didn't have many in college either. I'm not worried that I'll suddenly not be able to make friends, I'm worried vet school will be more of the same.

I'll be your friend Washbucket!

I'm nervous about making friends too. I've always been a little bit older than my classmates (I'm non-traditional), and it has resulted in me not being in the same stage of life as them. They'd be 19 and 20 year olds who are on their own for the first time, while I'd be the 23 year old with years of work experience under my belt.
I thought that I would really fit in at vet school. Now I realize that according to our class' stats, I'm older than average and have a lower gpa. I'm afraid that everyone will think that I only got in because I want to focus on food animals.

Anyway, the long and short of it is that I think we all have insecurities. Making friends isn't easy for a lot of us. But I think we'll make it through. 🙂

Seriously though Washbucket, pm me sometime and I'll try to say hi to you on the 12th 🙂

 

[Filly Bay]

Wow three other people from your school?! That is pretty awesome! At least you will know a couple familiar faces! I don't think theres anyone else coming from my state :/

I am excited/nervous about the dinner though! My goal is to make a new friend and not to spill food/drink on myself lol Besides being shy, I am also extremely clumsy!

There's actually 8 people coming from my school! I meant 3 signed up for the dinner, haha.

 

[felinelvr44]

Sooo... I don't know if this is an option for everyone but do ya'll have facebook groups for your class? We do for ours and I'm sure I'm not the only one who looked through other classmates profiles (or whatever was visible on their profiles). If I saw something that seemed like we had something in common I friend'ed them or even messaged them about that something. And voila, it's like I already "know" a few people from my class, before really meeting everyone. 😎

 

[Abnerrs]

Sooo... I don't know if this is an option for everyone but do ya'll have facebook groups for your class? We do for ours and I'm sure I'm not the only one who looked through other classmates profiles (or whatever was visible on their profiles). If I saw something that seemed like we had something in common I friend'ed them or even messaged them about that something. And voila, it's like I already "know" a few people from my class, before really meeting everyone. 😎

👍👍 I already have my bestie picked out. 2 actually. I informed them of this

 

[felinelvr44]

👍👍 I already have my bestie picked out. 2 actually. I informed them of this

Ditto, basically 😀

 

[BlackDog17]

I'm worried because I've failed to make friends before - I didn't have any friends 8th-12th grade. Not a one. I didn't have many in college either. I'm not worried that I'll suddenly not be able to make friends, I'm worried vet school will be more of the same.

I've been in the same situation in the past but, oddly enough, I feel like that experience has made me less worried about making friends in vet school. Obviously I do want to make friends, and I am nervous about meeting new people and making a good first impression, but I know that even if I don't make any friends at all it won't be the end of the world. Been there, done that. Actually having friends is the vastly preferable option, of course, so I will be doing everything I can to make at least a few. But I find it comforting to know that I'm independent enough to survive four years entirely on my own, if it were to come to that.

My problem is that I'm really not one to intrude on an established group, no matter how new it may be. So when cliques spring up like wildfire during the first few days in a new situation like this, I usually end up being the odd one left out. 🙄

 

[Filly Bay]

Sooo... I don't know if this is an option for everyone but do ya'll have facebook groups for your class? We do for ours and I'm sure I'm not the only one who looked through other classmates profiles (or whatever was visible on their profiles). If I saw something that seemed like we had something in common I friend'ed them or even messaged them about that something. And voila, it's like I already "know" a few people from my class, before really meeting everyone. 😎

I friended the SDNers that I knew of, my anatomy lab partners, some people interested in Equine, and some random people who post a lot on the group. It's nice to get a head start on putting names to faces when there's 162 people in your class!

 

[Abnerrs]

I've been in the same situation in the past but, oddly enough, I feel like that experience has made me less worried about making friends in vet school. Obviously I do want to make friends, and I am nervous about meeting new people and making a good first impression, but I know that even if I don't make any friends at all it won't be the end of the world. Been there, done that. Actually having friends is the vastly preferable option, of course, so I will be doing everything I can to make at least a few. But I find it comforting to know that I'm independent enough to survive four years entirely on my own, if it were to come to that.

My problem is that I'm really not one to intrude on an established group, no matter how new it may be. So when cliques spring up like wildfire during the first few days in a new situation like this, I usually end up being the odd one left out. 🙄

No way! Get in there!

 

[twelvetigers]

I made my best friends just by putting myself out there. We had a get together for coffee and I met one there and knew we had a lot in common. I met another by offering to show him around before classes started. And another I let change at my house after her interview, though to be fair I did know her a bit before that. Just meet people. If you don't spend time with classmates in smaller groups, you won't know that you get along with them.

 

[orca2011]

I'll be your friend Washbucket!

I'm nervous about making friends too. I've always been a little bit older than my classmates (I'm non-traditional), and it has resulted in me not being in the same stage of life as them. They'd be 19 and 20 year olds who are on their own for the first time, while I'd be the 23 year old with years of work experience under my belt.
I thought that I would really fit in at vet school. Now I realize that according to our class' stats, I'm older than average and have a lower gpa. I'm afraid that everyone will think that I only got in because I want to focus on food animals.

Anyway, the long and short of it is that I think we all have insecurities. Making friends isn't easy for a lot of us. But I think we'll make it through. 🙂

Seriously though Washbucket, pm me sometime and I'll try to say hi to you on the 12th 🙂

Try not to worry about why others think you go in. You're there, and that's all the matters. We definitely all have a bit of impostor syndrome, I definitely did and still do. I mean, I was rejected from Penn, but I'm still there, so if people are going to question anything, it would be for a story like that. Wanting to do food animal shouldn't be a reason at all. There are going to be a few that might try to put you down, or feel like you don't belong there, but just try not to let them get to you.

 

[that redhead]

I thought that I would really fit in at vet school. Now I realize that according to our class' stats, I'm older than average and have a lower gpa. I'm afraid that everyone will think that I only got in because I want to focus on food animals.

Honestly, I've never had anyone ask me what my GPA was (or is now in school). Granted, we have an amazing class but seriously, it isn't like everyone will ask potential new friends to show their stats first 😉

Abney, I'm on the shy-er side but try to put myself out there to defy that (I probably end up over-doing it), but I really appreciate people like you who just plow ahead with their friendliness. So relieving 🙂

 

[Goatmeister]

I've been in the same situation in the past but, oddly enough, I feel like that experience has made me less worried about making friends in vet school. Obviously I do want to make friends, and I am nervous about meeting new people and making a good first impression, but I know that even if I don't make any friends at all it won't be the end of the world. Been there, done that. Actually having friends is the vastly preferable option, of course, so I will be doing everything I can to make at least a few. But I find it comforting to know that I'm independent enough to survive four years entirely on my own, if it were to come to that.

My problem is that I'm really not one to intrude on an established group, no matter how new it may be. So when cliques spring up like wildfire during the first few days in a new situation like this, I usually end up being the odd one left out. 🙄

This is pretty much how I feel. When I started my post-bacc program, I wanted to pretend I was extroverted by going to meet-and-greets, but I found that they are too stressful for me. I usually make friends by proximity, but even if I don't, I know it won't kill me.

 

[Abnerrs]

Honestly, I've never had anyone ask me what my GPA was (or is now in school). Granted, we have an amazing class but seriously, it isn't like everyone will ask potential new friends to show their stats first 😉

Abney, I'm on the shy-er side but try to put myself out there to defy that (I probably end up over-doing it), but I really appreciate people like you who just plow ahead with their friendliness. So relieving 🙂

😀 That's good to hear. I'll be the first to be like "Wanna come over and watch a movie? I'll make dinner you wanna bring a small desert?" "I'm going to take my dogs to 'insert whatever activity here', you wanna bring your dog(s) too?!" Nice that it's not scary that I'm so friendly lol

 

[485501]

I'll be your friend Washbucket!

I'm nervous about making friends too. I've always been a little bit older than my classmates (I'm non-traditional), and it has resulted in me not being in the same stage of life as them. They'd be 19 and 20 year olds who are on their own for the first time, while I'd be the 23 year old with years of work experience under my belt.
I thought that I would really fit in at vet school. Now I realize that according to our class' stats, I'm older than average and have a lower gpa. I'm afraid that everyone will think that I only got in because I want to focus on food animals.

Anyway, the long and short of it is that I think we all have insecurities. Making friends isn't easy for a lot of us. But I think we'll make it through. 🙂

Seriously though Washbucket, pm me sometime and I'll try to say hi to you on the 12th 🙂

Aww, thanks Falina! I'm older than average too, a bit. And don't worry about people thinking you got in because of food animal, you passed the MMIs the same as all of us.

 

[Minnerbelle]

Honestly, I've never had anyone ask me what my GPA was (or is now in school). Granted, we have an amazing class but seriously, it isn't like everyone will ask potential new friends to show their stats first 😉

Abney, I'm on the shy-er side but try to put myself out there to defy that (I probably end up over-doing it), but I really appreciate people like you who just plow ahead with their friendliness. So relieving 🙂

Yeah, if anything the convo tends to go like this:
"lol I can't believe I got in with the gpa I had, i thought admissions made a mistake for a while!"

"no, no, it must mean you have a ton of other great things going for you! And probs more fun to hang out with!!!"

"f*** yeah, are you going to the first-year ------? You wanna go with???"

The few douches who are anal retentive about their gpa's, and are nosy enough to ask you to judge are the ones you don't even want to go near even with a rabies pole.

And abs, I totally agree. There are so many people in the class who have great personalities but are a bit shy about making friends at first, so people like you who are outwardly friendly will make so many of your classmates feel more welcome and comfortable.

 

[Filly Bay]

Setting up electric, gas, cable and TV is turning into an all day event with having to call my roommate back between every phone call to either make a decision or get her account info...Hopefully everything will be ready when we get there, though!

 

[cs5910]

4:45 am and I can't fall asleep... So nervous about the move/starting school

 

[wldlfstdnt]

4:45 am and I can't fall asleep... So nervous about the move/starting school

Yep

 

[BlackDog17]

I move to PEI in exactly one month. I'm feeling a rather interesting combination of:

😱 😀 :cry:

Basically I'm feeling pretty much everything right now.

 

[wldlfstdnt]

I move to PEI in exactly one month. I'm feeling a rather interesting combination of:

😱 😀 :cry:

Basically I'm feeling pretty much everything right now.

I move in something like 25 days 😱

 

[Coquette22]

I move to PEI in exactly one month. I'm feeling a rather interesting combination of:

😱 😀 :cry:

Basically I'm feeling pretty much everything right now.

I'm trying to find a red carpet long enough for the Confederation Bridge to welcome the Class of 2017, but no luck so far.

(And if it makes you feel any better, I'm feeling all those things about starting third year. Just breathe.)

 

[nichocj]

I move to PEI in exactly one month. I'm feeling a rather interesting combination of:

😱 😀 :cry:

Basically I'm feeling pretty much everything right now.

This is about how I feel too, I leave in 3 1/2 weeks for Ireland

 

[Kpowell14]

9 days till the big move!!! I can't believe I'm in the single digits, EEEEEKKK!!!!

 

[boilermaker713]

I am now married!! 😀 Just got back from our honeymoon today. Now to actually focus on everything vet school since wedding planning is finally finished!

 

[kernel]

I am now married!! 😀 Just got back from our honeymoon today. Now to actually focus on everything vet school since wedding planning is finally finished!

Congrats! 🙂

 

[kernel]

9 days till the big move!!! I can't believe I'm in the single digits, EEEEEKKK!!!!

Whee, I move in exactly a week! It's crazy how quickly time flies.

 

[Kpowell14]

I am now married!! 😀 Just got back from our honeymoon today. Now to actually focus on everything vet school since wedding planning is finally finished!

Ahhh congrats!!! So exciting!! We are getting married in 28 days, I can't wait!

 

[felinelvr44]

Just decided to give my 2 weeks notice at my "real" job a day earlier than I expected. That means only 10 more days left!! 😀 And 16 days until the move 😱

Now to manage the **** out of my calendar. I still have so many friends I need to see before I leave....

 

[boilermaker713]

Congrats! 🙂

Ahhh congrats!!! So exciting!! We are getting married in 28 days, I can't wait!

Thank you, thank you!

Kpowell thats so exciting!! I know exactly how you feel, and it's such a rush when it actually happens. The day flies by, so make sure you take in every minute of it! (And though your day will be absolutely wonderful, you will be SO relieved when you realize you don't have to plan anymore. I know I was! )

 

[Filly Bay]

Thank you, thank you!

Kpowell thats so exciting!! I know exactly how you feel, and it's such a rush when it actually happens. The day flies by, so make sure you take in every minute of it! (And though your day will be absolutely wonderful, you will be SO relieved when you realize you don't have to plan anymore. I know I was! )

Congrats on your marriage! 😀

Part of me is almost glad my SO and I are getting married in two years, so we have time to spread out the planning.

 

[felinelvr44]

I am now married!! 😀 Just got back from our honeymoon today. Now to actually focus on everything vet school since wedding planning is finally finished!

Ahhh congrats!!! So exciting!! We are getting married in 28 days, I can't wait!

Congrats guys! Being married is pretty great 🙂


Gave my notice at my "real" job today! 😀

 

[cs5910]

It finally hit me tonight that I am moving and starting school soon. Then, I had a two hour crying session with my boyfriend and mom. Ugh 🙁

 

[Lab Rat83]

I move to PEI in exactly one month. I'm feeling a rather interesting combination of:

😱 😀 :cry:

Basically I'm feeling pretty much everything right now.

Sums it up nicely.

I worked my last milking shift at the dairy farm this weekend and it made me feel sad and the fact that I will be moving in less than a month seem more real. I have a range of emotions from sad to scared to excited. I'm leaving so much behind to do this (my bf of 7 years, our dog and cat, our hobbies, our home, my friends).

Yesterday, I was driving into town to get us some Subway and I saw some dairy cows on a freshly cut field and it made me cry. Why? I love the little village I live in and those cows on that beautiful landscape just suddenly made me feel homesick. I live in a dairy community and I just love driving by all of the dairy farms everyday.

I know I'm going to have some ups and downs over the next month and thereafter, the downs just really suck. On a positive note, I'm going to vet school in a month and I'm sure I'll get over it.

 

[that redhead]

Yesterday, I was driving into town to get us some Subway and I saw some dairy cows on a freshly cut field and it made me cry. Why? I love the little village I live in and those cows on that beautiful landscape just suddenly made me feel homesick. I live in a dairy community and I just love driving by all of the dairy farms everyday.

I drive by at least three dairies on the way into school every day (I live outside town). If you ever need your dairy farm fix, I will bring you out my way - there are plenty to see just minutes away from school 🙂

 

[Lab Rat83]

Thank you TRH. That's very kind of you. I'll take you up on that soon enough.

 

[felinelvr44]

I had my going-away party last night (bowling + bar!) and it was so much fun. Almost everyone from the clinic I work at showed up, including all the doctors. Now I am freaking out because this is all becoming very real and I'm going to miss those people. Shadowing, then working, at the SA clinic I've been at has been such an amazing, positive experience. And I don't know if I'm every going to see any of those people again. Ugh. Feelings. 🙁

 

[equineconstant]

I'm honestly not excited about starting vet school right now.

On one hand, I'm worried I'll hate it. That I'll drown in my classes and do poorly, that I won't make any friends, and that I just won't enjoy it at all.

On the other hand, I'm worried I'll like it and it won't be worth it. I just got off a 4-year undergrad program, so I know exactly how short it is. I'm scared that even if I do make friends, I'll just have to leave them again (even if it is a bit less likely since I'm staying IS for this one).

I'm just not the least bit convinced it will be worth it, but I don't really want to defer or anything because that just means ANOTHER year before I can have a place that's home for real. 🙁

 

[McGovernator]

It finally hit me tonight that I am moving and starting school soon. Then, I had a two hour crying session with my boyfriend and mom. Ugh 🙁

I thought I was the only one! I'm headed to Ohio State too and I'm so excited but I've spent the last week crying on and off with my mom and boyfriend! It's just starting to finally hit me that I'm leaving them 🙁

 

[Escalla]

Good byes are always so hard. 🙁 Things will change when you get into the swing of it!

I for one, can't wait to get out of my house. I'll be staying in the same city though, which isn't the same big move that a lot of you have to make. And I'm single, which also makes things easier...leaving bfs is difficult...