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i was going through last year's forum...and saw that they only went down to #2 on OOS waitlist ...? 😭
 
mybean said:
i was going through last year's forum...and saw that they only went down to #2 on OOS waitlist ...? 😭
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Yeah last year was a weird situation. They ended up over accepting OOS students (a lot more OOS students accepted the offer than they planned on - likely due to the decrease in OOS tuition) and the class was over-seated. They only pulled from the IS waitlist because the ratio of IS/OOS students was too skewed. My class was seated with 174 in the fall - there’s usually around 162.
 
Btwins1998 said:
Yeah last year was a weird situation. They ended up over accepting OOS students (a lot more OOS students accepted the offer than they planned on - likely due to the decrease in OOS tuition) and the class was over-seated. They only pulled from the IS waitlist because the ratio of IS/OOS students was too skewed. My class was seated with 174 in the fall - there’s usually around 162.
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It’s a weird situation but not actually unheard of because something similar happened in the 2020 class and no one came off the waitlist.
 
ooh... each year it varies so much that I guess the only thing that I could do now is to stay positive🙏🏻😭
 
Hey what’s it like living in Columbus, Ohio? I’m strongly considering it vs. my in-state which is Penn, both ranked equally great schools, but I’ve never been there! Any advice?
 
Anyone have tips on good apartments? I was browsing last night and became somewhat discouraged by the prices
 
Any current students have any input on how classes/ labs are going with Covid? Any idea for what fall will look like for the program?
 
Comet12 said:
Any current students have any input on how classes/ labs are going with Covid? Any idea for what fall will look like for the program?
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Currently the first years are mostly online. We have clinical skills lab in person, but no anatomy lab. Classes meet once or twice a week online for synch sessions, but a lot of the coursework is asynchronous. Admin won’t make a decision for this fall until later - it all depends on what COVID looks like. But from our class meetings they’re leaning toward continuing this hybrid model.
 
Do you think they are leaning towards not having cadaver labs at all (with/without COVID)?
 
tdog101 said:
Hey what’s it like living in Columbus, Ohio? I’m strongly considering it vs. my in-state which is Penn, both ranked equally great schools, but I’ve never been there! Any advice?
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Columbus is awesome! Part time college town, part time big city. You get the perks of having a city with a lot to do with a small town community feel. There are tons of restaurants and breweries to go out to, fun coffee shops for studying, metro parks for hiking or exercising, sports games (OSU football, Columbus Blue Jackets) and so much more. You also have more rural areas about 20-25 minutes outside of Columbus. This allows our veterinary facilities to see large caseloads. We're pretty lucky to have our small animal hospital, large animal hospital and equine hospital all connected on our campus. Columbus is also smack dab in the middle of the state, making travel to other Ohio cities like Cincinnati or Cleveland not far. Tons of cool hiking and state parks outside of these cities too. Other cities like Chicago, Nashville or Pittsburgh aren't too far of a drive either 🙂 I'm originally from across the country and I've adjusted so well to Columbus, I love it here! It's a super welcoming city.
 
atilla1 said:
Do you think they are leaning towards not having cadaver labs at all (with/without COVID)?
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Actually that’s a hot topic right now 😅 sounds like the college is leaning toward no live dissection, but there’s been some push back so I’m not sure what’s going to happen.
 
Those that have been accepted/rejected has your portal status changed or does it still say pending?
 
az0720 said:
Those that have been accepted/rejected has your portal status changed or does it still say pending?
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Mine has changed to “active” - i also paid my deposit so that could have affected it.
 
az0720 said:
Those that have been accepted/rejected has your portal status changed or does it still say pending?
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did yours change? and have you gotten an email with a status update yet?
 
Btwins1998 said:
Actually that’s a hot topic right now 😅 sounds like the college is leaning toward no live dissection, but there’s been some push back so I’m not sure what’s going to happen.
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I have a friend at OSU that told me they are leaning towards no live dissection
 
gfg23 said:
I have a friend at OSU that told me they are leaning towards no live dissection
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I'm confused...so how is anatomy taught at OSU? Are there models to dissect, or is there no labs for anatomy, period?
 
Ariel-Li said:
I'm confused...so how is anatomy taught at OSU? Are there models to dissect, or is there no labs for anatomy, period?
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I have heard from the students I talked to that it’s an online lab so no in person labs/ dissections. Sounds like pretty much the program is working remote from those I’ve talked to, current students is this correct?
 
Comet12 said:
I have heard from the students I talked to that it’s an online lab so no in person labs/ dissections. Sounds like pretty much the program is working remote from those I’ve talked to, current students is this correct?
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Yeah we don’t have any dissections. We have an online “lab” but it’s honestly been just office hours or review of material. We received some dissection videos in the fall for canine anatomy, but none currently for large animal. In my personal opinion it’s been really challenging to learn 3D anatomy from mostly pictures and diagrams. I’m REALLY hoping they switch it back for future years.
 
Btwins1998 said:
Yeah we don’t have any dissections. We have an online “lab” but it’s honestly been just office hours or review of material. We received some dissection videos in the fall for canine anatomy, but none currently for large animal. In my personal opinion it’s been really challenging to learn 3D anatomy from mostly pictures and diagrams. I’m REALLY hoping they switch it back for future years.
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This is so disheartening to me. I'm seriously considering turning down my IS offer for another school in hopes that they do more in person work were I feel like I can really learn and understand.
 
Ariel-Li said:
I'm confused...so how is anatomy taught at OSU? Are there models to dissect, or is there no labs for anatomy, period?
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pre-COVID they did have models to dissect. My friend said now they are considering/voting on having the professors video the dissection and do it 100% online but they have not made a decision
 
bullcharmel said:
This is so disheartening to me. I'm seriously considering turning down my IS offer for another school in hopes that they do more in person work were I feel like I can really learn and understand.
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I know, the most exciting part about vet school is hands on labs and experiences and it sucks to not have it due to covid, some other schools are still doing it
 
bullcharmel said:
This is so disheartening to me. I'm seriously considering turning down my IS offer for another school in hopes that they do more in person work were I feel like I can really learn and understand.
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Same. Maybe it's me lacking perspectives, but I'm really having a hard time imagining learning anatomy without touching even a model.
 
Ariel-Li said:
Same. Maybe it's me lacking perspectives, but I'm really having a hard time imagining learning anatomy without touching even a model.
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Yeah I'm really leaning towards Purdue or maybe even Cornell because they seem more dedicated to in person labs an instructions, even though I'll be further in debt...
 
Comet12 said:
Right! It’s concerning for sure. Other than the anatomy lab being online and causing a lack in education, what other aspects are current students worried about with the way the program has choose to handle the pandemic and their teaching?
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If anyone wants to chat about what 1st year has been like with COVID (changes to the curriculum, classes/labs, etc) feel free to DM me!
 
Hey everyone! I got my acceptance letter for OSU on Friday and I'm super excited to be moving to Columbus. I'm from Miami, Florida so this is going to be a huge change for me. Those of you that are from Ohio could you give me some insight into what life is like in Columbus. Also I was curious to know if getting a car is a necessity. My main concern is that I might need it to get groceries or to get to class on time (I know school/public transportation can sometimes run late), plus I have a 65 lb dog that I'm taking up with me and I wanted to know if I'll need a car to take her from place to place (especially in case of an emergency). Does the transportation there allow dogs, specifically the transportation provided by the school. Also if anyone is looking for a roommate please feel free to reach out to me (I'm a 25 yr old male - I'm pretty tidy and some of my hobbies include running, playing guitar and skating with my dog).
 
gfg23 said:
pre-COVID they did have models to dissect. My friend said now they are considering/voting on having the professors video the dissection and do it 100% online but they have not made a decision
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No models, cadaver dissections. The lack of actual dissection was due to covid so it’s been really surprising to me that they’re considering not adding back in dissection and staying online only.
 
bullcharmel said:
This is so disheartening to me. I'm seriously considering turning down my IS offer for another school in hopes that they do more in person work were I feel like I can really learn and understand.
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Same here, I’m between Mizzou and OSU and due to this alone I’m leaning towards Mizzou. Sad to say that since I’ve lived in Ohio my whole life and love tOSU, but I’m a hands on learner and disappointed that they would cut this from curriculum.
 
bullcharmel said:
Yeah I'm really leaning towards Purdue or maybe even Cornell because they seem more dedicated to in person labs an instructions, even though I'll be further in debt...
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I can’t say that I wouldn’t feel similarly, but definitely give a really hard thought about if in person dissection is really worth taking on more debt that you’ll be paying off for 25+ years.
 
Comet12 said:
I have heard from the students I talked to that it’s an online lab so no in person labs/ dissections. Sounds like pretty much the program is working remote from those I’ve talked to, current students is this correct?
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oh no... so it is true.... I thought OSU was still one of the schools that continues the lab and all that
 
wherearedaaliens said:
Hey everyone! I got my acceptance letter for OSU on Friday and I'm super excited to be moving to Columbus. I'm from Miami, Florida so this is going to be a huge change for me. Those of you that are from Ohio could you give me some insight into what life is like in Columbus. Also I was curious to know if getting a car is a necessity. My main concern is that I might need it to get groceries or to get to class on time (I know school/public transportation can sometimes run late), plus I have a 65 lb dog that I'm taking up with me and I wanted to know if I'll need a car to take her from place to place (especially in case of an emergency). Does the transportation there allow dogs, specifically the transportation provided by the school. Also if anyone is looking for a roommate please feel free to reach out to me (I'm a 25 yr old male - I'm pretty tidy and some of my hobbies include running, playing guitar and skating with my dog).
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I am from Miami too!! How exiting!
 
wherearedaaliens said:
Hey everyone! I got my acceptance letter for OSU on Friday and I'm super excited to be moving to Columbus. I'm from Miami, Florida so this is going to be a huge change for me. Those of you that are from Ohio could you give me some insight into what life is like in Columbus. Also I was curious to know if getting a car is a necessity. My main concern is that I might need it to get groceries or to get to class on time (I know school/public transportation can sometimes run late), plus I have a 65 lb dog that I'm taking up with me and I wanted to know if I'll need a car to take her from place to place (especially in case of an emergency). Does the transportation there allow dogs, specifically the transportation provided by the school. Also if anyone is looking for a roommate please feel free to reach out to me (I'm a 25 yr old male - I'm pretty tidy and some of my hobbies include running, playing guitar and skating with my dog).
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I am from Miami too!! How exiting!
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That makes 3 of us! Glad to know I won’t be the only one not used to actual cold weather lol
 
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Comet12 said:
I have heard from the students I talked to that it’s an online lab so no in person labs/ dissections. Sounds like pretty much the program is working remote from those I’ve talked to, current students is this correct?
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Normally first years dissect a dog first semester and a horse(pony) second semester. Due to COVID they have it online. First years still have Clinical Skills labs in person now. I’m a current 3rd year and we have both Clinical Skills (some cadaver work) and our Small Animal Surgery course in person (with cadavers and starting our live surgeries in the upcoming weeks). I also had Parasitology lab in person this past semester. Did admin say what they were planning for anatomy? I would guess they don’t know yet for sure since COVID is always changing... I really hope they have it back in person for you guys.
 
On a different note - all of the vaccines we have to get 🥴😭! Is there usually enough time to get all of the series if needed? My mom was very anti-vax/ minimalist unfortunately and would even refuse to get us the flu shot 🙄
 
bird.nerd said:
On a different note - all of the vaccines we have to get 🥴😭! Is there usually enough time to get all of the series if needed? My mom was very anti-vax/ minimalist unfortunately and would even refuse to get us the flu shot 🙄
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For rabies, when I was a first year you just had to have it done by the start of second semester
 
bird.nerd said:
On a different note - all of the vaccines we have to get 🥴😭! Is there usually enough time to get all of the series if needed? My mom was very anti-vax/ minimalist unfortunately and would even refuse to get us the flu shot 🙄
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Hey where were you able to find the list of vaccines that we need to get?
 
agzs2015 said:
Normally first years dissect a dog first semester and a horse(pony) second semester. Due to COVID they have it online. First years still have Clinical Skills labs in person now. I’m a current 3rd year and we have both Clinical Skills (some cadaver work) and our Small Animal Surgery course in person (with cadavers and starting our live surgeries in the upcoming weeks). I also had Parasitology lab in person this past semester. Did admin say what they were planning for anatomy? I would guess they don’t know yet for sure since COVID is always changing... I really hope they have it back in person for you guys.
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Do you happen to know when any decisions will be made regarding this? I'm more curious about the decision of bringing it back after COVID restrictions aren't as pressing and aren't part of the consideration.
 
mmmdreamerz said:
For rabies, when I was a first year you just had to have it done by the start of second semester
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hey so if you've had the series, do you just send titers in? i had mine checked this past year for the bats, but do you think they'd want me to check again? or -- is that an admission question? i was initially vaccinated in december 2016 so i'm worried it's getting low, but it's not below the threshold yet
 
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