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I found this site a few days ago and I've been looking over the different threads, and I've got to admit, it's getting me even more excited about this profession.
I did my "entry hello" in the new user page, but I figure this will be my home, since I've wanted to do this since I could speak and understand what a Veterinarian really was, so I've got to give all of you the real hello.
I'd like some opinions of yours, and I'd like to do it in as few words as possible, but I'm kind of long-winded, so if you want to stop reading, I completely understand. Here goes..
I started off at Kent State and did poorly, opting to follow in the stereotypical freshman college student route and ended up leaving there for a semester to do the "real world" thing and work on a trucking dock, loading trucks for ten hours a day. I quickly realized how depressing that environment was and how much I truly missed school, the people, the studying, the learning, and re-enrolled at the University of Akron. Now after a year, I'm balancing a 3.7 and the only class this semester giving me any trouble is my math. I may have to take that again, but otherwise, it's A's across the board. There's my first question, somewhere in that ramble; will my leaving KSU due to poor grades effect my entry into a Vet program even if I finish out UA with much more stellar marks? Or will they look at my progress as a good thing?
Now, I'm still considered a Freshman by college standards, though I remind myself daily that if I wasn't such a ***** when it all started that I would be a Junior now. But I'm starting to stress now about the experience side of the equation. I work right now as a Pet Care Specialist at Petsmart, though how much that will do for me, I have no idea, but I'm also looking into an internship this summer at the Cleveland Zoo for Animal Care which they require college students in some type of Biology degree program. I'm also looking to volunteer at the local Humane Society. I realized after I started at Petsmart how much I was missing by not jumping into a part-time job that involved animals before now. I love going into work and taking care of them. It just kind of cements into my head exactly why I chose this field to pursue. So I want to do more. The spring semester ends just as quickly as it begins, and I want to be out there working with animals and people that love them. What are some things you did? I'd love to hear about it for some ideas.
And lastly, what suggestions would you give me about this line of schooling in general? It doesn't have to be anything specific, maybe just some things to watch out for?
Any and all answers would be very appreciated. You're all probably my favorite people in the world and I don't even know you.
I did my "entry hello" in the new user page, but I figure this will be my home, since I've wanted to do this since I could speak and understand what a Veterinarian really was, so I've got to give all of you the real hello.
I'd like some opinions of yours, and I'd like to do it in as few words as possible, but I'm kind of long-winded, so if you want to stop reading, I completely understand. Here goes..
I started off at Kent State and did poorly, opting to follow in the stereotypical freshman college student route and ended up leaving there for a semester to do the "real world" thing and work on a trucking dock, loading trucks for ten hours a day. I quickly realized how depressing that environment was and how much I truly missed school, the people, the studying, the learning, and re-enrolled at the University of Akron. Now after a year, I'm balancing a 3.7 and the only class this semester giving me any trouble is my math. I may have to take that again, but otherwise, it's A's across the board. There's my first question, somewhere in that ramble; will my leaving KSU due to poor grades effect my entry into a Vet program even if I finish out UA with much more stellar marks? Or will they look at my progress as a good thing?
Now, I'm still considered a Freshman by college standards, though I remind myself daily that if I wasn't such a ***** when it all started that I would be a Junior now. But I'm starting to stress now about the experience side of the equation. I work right now as a Pet Care Specialist at Petsmart, though how much that will do for me, I have no idea, but I'm also looking into an internship this summer at the Cleveland Zoo for Animal Care which they require college students in some type of Biology degree program. I'm also looking to volunteer at the local Humane Society. I realized after I started at Petsmart how much I was missing by not jumping into a part-time job that involved animals before now. I love going into work and taking care of them. It just kind of cements into my head exactly why I chose this field to pursue. So I want to do more. The spring semester ends just as quickly as it begins, and I want to be out there working with animals and people that love them. What are some things you did? I'd love to hear about it for some ideas.
And lastly, what suggestions would you give me about this line of schooling in general? It doesn't have to be anything specific, maybe just some things to watch out for?
Any and all answers would be very appreciated. You're all probably my favorite people in the world and I don't even know you.