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ACCEPTED OOS!
@twelvetigers is likely the best to answer the first couple Qs. @HorsesRLife is finishing up third year to offer that prospective for you.Current students: would you mind answering a couple of questions for me?
-what is the surgery experience like? Is there opportunity for spay experience? If so, how many do you typically get to do?
-I'm interested in shelter medicine. Is there a shelter rotation/elective and what is the experience like?
-I know this question has been asked before, but how is it living in Stillwater?
I'm going to be deciding between a few different schools so any insight/pros/cons you can give me I would really appreciate! The smaller class size is definitely appealing...
Also, lots of people get on the Waitlist, especially IS until final transcripts are in, so don't panic if that is your result.
Thanks for the information!!! I've been a city dweller my whole life, so a move to a small town is definitely going to be an adjustment. I'm hoping I will be able to attend the open house or at least make a trip up there to see the town before I make my decision. Eating out/going to breweries is one of my favorite things to do and I'm spoiled with options currently.@twelvetigers is likely the best to answer the first couple Qs. @HorsesRLife is finishing up third year to offer that prospective for you.
As far as living in Stillwater, it all depends on where you are coming from. I was raised in a small town of 2500, moved to NYC, then lived outside Austin, then spent 10 years in LA before moving here. It is small but not a s small where I grew up. Definitely lacking from the perspective of having anything and everything I could ever desire at my fingertips. Falls in the lower middle.
Has a couple walmarts, couple different grocery store options, it's a college town so plenty of OSU sports for that fix. OKC and Tulsa are close enough to relieve any smaller city living twitches. It is pretty and very low key which is conducive to the vet student lifestyle.
Current students: would you mind answering a couple of questions for me?
-what is the surgery experience like? Is there opportunity for spay experience? If so, how many do you typically get to do?
-I'm interested in shelter medicine. Is there a shelter rotation/elective and what is the experience like?
-I know this question has been asked before, but how is it living in Stillwater?
I'm going to be deciding between a few different schools so any insight/pros/cons you can give me I would really appreciate! The smaller class size is definitely appealing...
Waitlist IS
So, does this mean that the IS class isn't fully accepted until after a review of spring grades? Or is it a standard waitlist situation where waitlist candidates are just used to fill declined spots? Thanks for the clarification!
Is there an accepted student day? I was hoping to come check out the school before I make my decision.
I'm in the same boat!Are there multiple waves? Or have all the acceptances gone out and the next to hear are wait listers and those denied? Asking for a friend!
Anna will set up the Facebook page for you guys. Can't recall when she gets that done, but you will have plenty of housing opportunities and a classmate of mine has two great danes, so no worries.Is there a forum or Facebook group for current and incoming students? I need to find housing that accepts a Great Dane.
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Are there multiple waves? Or have all the acceptances gone out and the next to hear are wait listers and those denied? Asking for a friend!
They are in the middle of sending OOS. Hang on tight!I'm in the same boat!
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Same here!OOS Alternate! I got my email about 15 minutes ago.
Yay congrats everyone. I think most questions were already answered. TT answered the surgery question well. I feel like compared to island schools we get a lot more surgery experience, but I've heard some schools will start you on surgery earlier in the curriculum. I don't think I've lacked anything by waiting until 3rd year. I'm on intro to clinics for radiology and just got to see a fluoro PDA repair which was pretty cool. They also have a food animal surgery course where you either get to do a c section or exploratory on a cow if you're interested in large animal.
Nope.Do they do tracking at ok state? I tried looking online but didn't see anything about it.
Do any current students have an interest in lab animal medicine? I'm looking to pursue a career in this and am trying to find out what opportunities might be available. I asked at my interview and they said besides the one elective it would be up to me to find opportunities. Just curious if anyone has gone down this road or knows of a professor who could answer some questions for me!
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Thanks! Do you have any idea what the lab animal vet's name is?Someone from my class got a residency at the primate facility in Davis. Another went... Oh somewhere good. I can't remember now because we aren't friends on FB or anything. Anyway, the lab animal guy (vet) is a good resource, and there are a few opportunities besides the elective. They can also help you pick some good preceptors in the field for fourth year.
Dr Jackson I believe...Thanks! Do you have any idea what the lab animal vet's name is?
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I think any extra costs would be elective fees (usually only associated with large animal classes), textbooks, club dues are the only other school related costs you'll run into.Hi guy! I may have a stupid question; however, I want to make sure I am comparing apples with apples with regards to tuition/living costs between different schools. Thus, the monetary value ($38,901 for OOS) on the bursar office site (here) is just that – tuition and fees. It is not the total cost of attendance, right? If so, then where can I find COA for OKState? Thanks in advance!
Dr Jackson I believe...
Thank you!Yeah, Todd Jackson. I couldn't remember it last night for some reason!
I enjoy the COA being so low. I love that I am living in a house that has a big backyard for my animals and don't have a roommate because I am much happier on my own. As far as the school goes, I like that the hospital is so accessible and tons of opportunities through clubs to explore and hone interests.So I am currently deciding between Oklahoma and one other school. Could any current students tell me what sold them on Oklahoma/What their favorite part of the school is? And what is something you don't like about the school/you wish you could change about it? Any and all feedback would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
It is Chophouse TaqueriaScrew the first year classroom.
I don't have anything to add off the top of my head. I'd be happy to answer any questions though.
What food truck?
I think I wrote this last year and was getting an earful from the '16ers, so they hopefully were better this year.As far as 4th year getting it set up, they just took longer this year than usual, but I got everything I wanted and I even ended up changing an elective without any hassle.
Plenty of housing close to the school. There is a good bus system, but I would never be without my car, so I am about as biased in that aspect as it gets. I would recommend asking on the Facebook page if anyone can give you a lift from the airport flying in. A number of people are back and forth enough that it is more advisable to buy a meal or a six pack as repayment. OOS people fly in if they don't bring a vehicle down full of their stuff. If you don't bring stuff, that isn't an issue as craigslist and fourth years graduating have plenty for sale for a new start.Hey everyone! I have a few questions about Oklahoma if anyone knows the answers. Are there many good housing options near the vet school? I would be interested in something like an apartment/house where I could have a roommate or 2, within walking distance.
Also are there any OOSers who fly in to go to school? Is the town easy to navigate if you don't have a car? Is it easy to get from Oklahoma City airport to Stillwater by bus / taxi?
Thanks is advance
I am a current dual student. You cannot apply to the program until after your first year of vet. Then you apply and complete second year vet and transition into PhD that summer after second year. You can take one year or two years off to get classes and work done, then complete years 3 & 4 DVM. Then you finish PhD.Can any current students tell me more about the DVM/PhD program? What its like, how it works, pros/cons?