Class of 2028... how you doin?

[overcastkidjuno]

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Hi guys! Mods, feel free to delete this if one already exists but I couldn't find it anywhere.

First week of classes for many of us, I assume, so how is everyone doing? So far so good for me. I am sure the level of rigor will ramp up significantly more as we approach midterms (and I actually begin Structure and Function, which I am dreading a bit to be honest). I do feel like I am already juggling about 10 group projects.

 

[renacuaja]

im nearing the end of my second week... socially its been so much fun, I love my classmates. academically? dear god. ive never studied so much in my life and I'm just trying to catch up not even keep up. ive been falling asleep thinking about anatomy and our first quiz/test is next Friday and im just hoping and praying for a 50% since my friends that made it through the program both got around that grade for their first test

 

[MintyMoose]

I am TIRED. The amount of studying is unfathomable 😢

 

[overcastkidjuno]

im nearing the end of my second week... socially its been so much fun, I love my classmates. academically? dear god. ive never studied so much in my life and I'm just trying to catch up not even keep up. ive been falling asleep thinking about anatomy and our first quiz/test is next Friday and im just hoping and praying for a 50% since my friends that made it through the program both got around that grade for their first test

Anatomy is painful. I believe in us though! We only started thoracic limb muscles and I'm already in pain over it.

 

[soupshark]

I’m loving it! Anatomy and dissection are so fun

 

[BioAg22]

Starting our 4th week and about to get in to the grunt of having 2 tests a week. Did really well on my first anatomy exam and love the friends I’ve already made. So much studying but so excited to be doing this finally.

 

[renacuaja]

im so jealous that you guys love anatomy lol. I already have spatial issues telling my right from my left lmao. I really like histology but that's the extent of it.

 

[Kiki67]

I’m at Mississippi State and we’re 2 months in already 😂 (started June 24). Since then we’ve already completed histology and we’re about to wrap up immunology in the next week or so. Just started infectious agents and neuroscience. RIP. Other than that I’ve been able to balance my school life with personal life (running, football games, going out to line dancing/drinks). Piece of advice. Even if you don’t think you’ll need it, take full advantage of the wellness/psychology services. Things can go south quickly and having a relationship with them before things hit the fan is advantageous in many ways 🙂

 

[overcastkidjuno]

Finally had Structure and Function. I actually like it! It finally feels like I'm doing something tangibly vet-related, even if the patients are just paper ones. Immunology on the other hand... that was one of my big areas of interest coming into school, but 5 chapters in and it's just not... coming as easily as I thought. 👽

 

[kml1721]

Finishing up week 3 with 2 exams this week and to be honest, I’m tired but doing well. In my experience “drinking out of a fire hose” hasn’t been from all the information learning so far, but rather the sheer amount of homework I’m given each week on top of classes and the outside studying. I was under the impression I’d be constantly studying for hours upon hours each day, but it’s more like 1-3 hours a day and like another 2-3 hours on homework. We’ll see how I feel in a month though 😂

 

[lizardman]

Two weeks in and it feels like it's already been months, I'm tired y'all.

Also a little bummed in general due to massive life changes on top of starting class and not having the best time socially (when did everyone cement friend groups? orientation?? I'm a slow burn with people so that life isn't for me lol) but we still out here and kicking, I'm trying to give it time and am getting active in some clubs as a rep so hopefully that helps.

+1 to the not being spatially oriented and feeling weird about anatomy. I do well on the practice questions in class for the lecture portion and pick up the underlying theory relatively easily, but am anxious about the pinning part. Here's to hoping the first exam isn't too much of a train wreck because I have like 4 other exams following in quick succession that week and want to get good juju flowing.

 

[overcastkidjuno]

Two weeks in and it feels like it's already been months, I'm tired y'all.

Also a little bummed in general due to massive life changes on top of starting class and not having the best time socially (when did everyone cement friend groups? orientation?? I'm a slow burn with people so that life isn't for me lol) but we still out here and kicking, I'm trying to give it time and am getting active in some clubs as a rep so hopefully that helps.

+1 to the not being spatially oriented and feeling weird about anatomy. I do well on the practice questions in class for the lecture portion and pick up the underlying theory relatively easily, but am anxious about the pinning part. Here's to hoping the first exam isn't too much of a train wreck because I have like 4 other exams following in quick succession that week and want to get good juju flowing.

So real. It didn't feel like that much information day-to-day but now starting week 3 and looking at the stack of notes from the first 2...

I feel your pain on the social aspect. I think part of it for me is the long 8 hours in class/lab a day means at every opportunity I end up going back to my apartment to rest instead of staying around for most of the extra lectures and social functions. I hope you find an awesome group you gel with soon!

 

[barkology]

just celebrating a bit bc i passed my first exam earlier this week! Now to do it all again in 2 more

 

[renacuaja]

I started a health leave of absence from the vet school. Little bummed but mostly, extremely relieved and happy. A one year delay is a small price to pay to recuperate my mental health.

 

[lianguine]

Appreciation post for my study group. I don’t know how on earth we found each other, but I’ve never laughed so much while studying. I honstly don’t think I could be learning all this material on my own. I was really worried I wouldn’t make any friends in school either. Love them to death and hope it works out long-term.

 

[overcastkidjuno]

Down two midterms, including last week's anatomy one. The lab exam actually wasn't too bad, even though I'm still beating myself up several days later over calling the transverse humeral retinaculum the rectus sheath...

Now a nice 2 week break until the next exam.

 

[_rae_]

Alright friends, US schools are anywhere from a few weeks to a month left in first year. How we all doing?

 

[overcastkidjuno]

Yay!! We have 2 weeks left at AVC as well, a few exams left but I feel prepared I guess. I can't believe first year is almost over already. It sounds cliche but I feel like I really came into my own this year & discovered so many new interests & things about myself (between all the tests, of course). Very grateful to experience everything life in vet school has to offer.

 

[barkology]

Mostly good- I am definitely proud of how far I have come and so proud of my friends and classmates as well. This last block is kicking my butt but we are getting through it! Only 4 more weeks!

 

[Kiki67]

Next week is the last week of finals and then summer break!!! Soo proud of my class and can’t wait to see my family 🥹❤️

 

[kml1721]

I’m just ready for summer lol. Three weeks to go until summer break and then I’ll have a change of pace by finishing up my master’s degree this summer.

 

[nicole98]

I'm so burnt out but still have a month before summer break. End of first year was kind of anticlimactic because it was in December and winter break felt too short. But thankfully I'll be halfway done with didactic work soon and this time next year I'll have already done my first spay or neuter 🙂

 

[BioAg22]

One week away from being done with first year! Really pleased with how this year went and all the positive changes that came with it. Met some great friends and got into some healthier lifestyle choices. Just set up an externship for this summer before I go on a study abroad trip.

 

[lizardman]

yeesh second semester of second year is a wild concept, time really does fly when your life is on fire 🫣
how are y’all holding up??

 

[beans2020]

Classes are okay - right now it's the "not enough hours in a day to get everything done" that's really getting to me

 

[BioAg22]

Doing pretty good - definitely felt a little weird getting back into the swing of things this semester compared to others. This semester is much more hands on skills based things (Surgery, Anesthesia), so I am a little nervous as I don't have a ton of familiarity with doing these skills myself compared to others with vet tech experience. Super excited to learn though and loving my group so far!

 

[overcastkidjuno]

Can't believe we are in the second half of our didactic years. This semester has been feeling better than the last for me, I have been trying to focus on actually taking notes instead of cramming for every test (but we will see how long it lasts LOL). Discovered I really don't enjoy surgery, especially the dreaded antiseptic techniques because I am the human embodiment of a warthog, and also that surgical masks are very poorly designed for my huge Slavic nose (must have been stabbed in the eye like 15 times). A diagnostics doc and reluctant surgeon I shall be.

 

[genny]

Can't believe we are in the second half of our didactic years. This semester has been feeling better than the last for me, I have been trying to focus on actually taking notes instead of cramming for every test (but we will see how long it lasts LOL). Discovered I really don't enjoy surgery, especially the dreaded antiseptic techniques because I am the human embodiment of a warthog, and also that surgical masks are very poorly designed for my huge Slavic nose (must have been stabbed in the eye like 15 times). A diagnostics doc and reluctant surgeon I shall be.

The ear loop masks fit different than tie masks which fit different from those special ones with the foam for people who wear glasses. So you have options if you end up doing surgery after graduation. I also found it helpful to use two pieces of white tape to stick the mask to my face under my eyes to prevent it from wandering around weirdly when I didn’t have mask options during school.

 

[supershorty]

The ear loop masks fit different than tie masks which fit different from those special ones with the foam for people who wear glasses. So you have options if you end up doing surgery after graduation. I also found it helpful to use two pieces of white tape to stick the mask to my face under my eyes to prevent it from wandering around weirdly when I didn’t have mask options during school.

This. I use tie masks always because my ears aren't set evenly and so if I wear a loop mask, the right side always is in danger of wandering into my eye lol

 

[overcastkidjuno]

Almost done second year, we're nearly 50% doctors! And if you're at a 3 year didactics / 1 year clinical school like me we're 66% done taking classes. 😆

 

[_rae_]

I got to do SO much in my second year. Spayed a cat, had some wonderful learning opportunities. Second semester also absolutely kicked my butt and I'm ready to be done. Got my first C of vet school this semester, but also successfully kept my head above water when everything was going wrong. Ready to move forward but okay with where I'm at.

 

[supershorty]

Second semester also absolutely kicked my butt and I'm ready to be done.

IMO, though your curriculum is different from the one I went through, 2nd semester of 2nd year was the worst one of vet school. It gets better from here!

 

[beans2020]

I...don't get out of school until June 26 and am absolutely feeling it rn
But congrats to everyone who has almost finished second year!!

 

[_rae_]

I...don't get out of school until June 26 and am absolutely feeling it rn
But congrats to everyone who has almost finished second year!!

Bruh WHAT?

 

[beans2020]

Bruh WHAT?

It's because Mizzou's a 2+2 school. We start clinics in October but the downside is we have a very short summer break

 

[barkology]

Going into clinics this summer, starting on Monday. Very excited but not looking forward to being exhausted lol

2nd year was so much more fun than 1st tbh

 

[cardamom23]

Hey y'all, I am applying to UTK this cycle and am in town for a friends wedding near the smokeys. I am thinking of walking around the vet hospital/school on Monday to get a sense of the area. If anyone is interested/willing to grab a coffee (on me) and chat about Tennessee vet student life, I would so appreciate the time! Message me! Thank you!

 

[overcastkidjuno]

We are officially over the slope, we get to be the grade 11s of vet school now.

 

[beans2020]

Roughly a month and a half left before I'm done with didactics and start clinics!! I'm 50% excited and 50% terrified lol

 

[_rae_]

I cannot even imagine. The thought that I have to be a semi-functioning just under 7 months is terrifying. We’re also taking a mock/predictive NAVLE exam literally day six of classes wish me luck.

 

[beans2020]

I cannot even imagine. The thought that I have to be a semi-functioning just under 7 months is terrifying. We’re also taking a mock/predictive NAVLE exam literally day six of classes wish me luck.

We're taking that next week!

 

[overcastkidjuno]

I've started getting a lot of the daily VetPrep and Zuku questions right, even on stuff that kinda felt like a blur last year, and it makes me feel like I'm not totally incompetent anymore (just mostly 😆).