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livefor32 said:
Does anyone know if we're supposed to receive acceptance letters in the mail as well?

Excited to meet everyone! 🙂 Once I tell work (May), I'll join the facebook group!
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I'm most likely doing the small animal track, but am definitely taking every avian and wildlife elective that VMRCVM offers 🙂
 
livefor32 said:
I've been thinking about doing the public/corporate track. I asked in my interview whether tracking public/corporate would still give me the necessary skills to be a successful practitioner, and they said absolutely!

Does anyone know when the prospective students day is?? I'm thinking about going down mid-april to get an apartment, that way I can start figuring out what stuff I need/don't need.
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Public/corporate track looks amazing (Interested in shelter med)! It appears to be the most flexible of the tracks for 4th year clerkships (5 clerkships of your choice), so really, that 4th year can be almost identical to any other track clerkship (can get all 5 blocks of equine, or 5/6 for SA, Mixed, FA).

Anyone here interested in the MPH? I've been told that it can be completed during the 4 years if the research is completed during 4th year clerkships (2 three-week blocks of the Pub/Corp clerkships are Research), or it can be handled in 9 weeks over the summer after obtaining the DVM. Plus, it should be accredited in 2013...
 
livefor32 said:
I've been thinking about doing the public/corporate track. I asked in my interview whether tracking public/corporate would still give me the necessary skills to be a successful practitioner, and they said absolutely!

Does anyone know when the prospective students day is?? I'm thinking about going down mid-april to get an apartment, that way I can start figuring out what stuff I need/don't need.
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Peperoncini said:
Public/corporate track looks amazing (Interested in shelter med)! It appears to be the most flexible of the tracks for 4th year clerkships (5 clerkships of your choice), so really, that 4th year can be almost identical to any other track clerkship (can get all 5 blocks of equine, or 5/6 for SA, Mixed, FA).
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If you have any specific questions about the public/corporate track, feel free to PM me - it was mine. While I thought many of the "track" classes were a bit of fluff, I SOOOO enjoyed having so much freedom in fourth year to choose rotations on my choice (pathology related ones for me).

I do think it adequately prepares you to be a general practitioner - however, the one thing I would change is to DEFINITELY take a specialized med/surg class (they are required for other tracks but you can take them as electives) with the problem-solving lab (small animal, large, or equine) in your third year. Technically you don't have to as a P/C tracker but I found it SO helpful (I took Food Animal Med+ Prob Solving) I feel I would have been underprepared if not for taking it
 
Peperoncini said:
Public/corporate track looks amazing...
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Yeah it does! This is the one I'm considering. =) Haven't made up my mind yet if ultimately I want to end up clinical or research, and this looks like it's suited to transition to either of those.

Not to mention I'll be graduating with degrees in both biology and business, and this track seems to draw on both of those quite nicely.

Guess we'll have a few extra classes together, huh. 😉


WhtsThFrequency said:
I do think it adequately prepares you to be a general practitioner - however, the one thing I would change is to DEFINITELY take a specialized med/surg class (they are required for other tracks but you can take them as electives) with the problem-solving lab (small animal, large, or equine) in your third year. Technically you don't have to as a P/C tracker but I found it SO helpful (I took Food Animal Med+ Prob Solving) I feel I would have been underprepared if not for taking it
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Thanks for the advice, WTF! =)

Edit - Just went back and read through the posts I missed on p. 10

"Hokie" comes from a school cheer (Old Hokie) that was written back in the 1890s. I don't know when it became the name of our mascot, because for quite a while we were the Fighting Gobblers - this is where the turkey comes from! "Gobblers" because our football team was known for their skills at putting back obscene amounts of food. 😉 (We still honor this tradition, of course; every week before a game, the whole team goes out for an all-you-can-eat spree at The Farmhouse in Christiansburg; a lot of loyal fans book tables there {far in advance, of course} so they can wish the team luck =) )

It's not a real word, and as our animal science and poultry department tells all of its intro classes, no it's not the term for a castrated turkey. 😉

Also, seems like we have a lot of P/C trackers on this board. That's kind of odd, because as far as I know it's the smallest track at the school; someone please correct me if I'm wrong but I think there are about 10 of them in 2014?
 
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Hi Everyone!

I wanted to see if anyone is interested in rooming together. I've been contacting some people in the area about renting a house in Blacksburg where pets would be allowed. I talked to someone today that has a 5 bdrm, 3.5 bath house about a mile or so down Tom's Creek (past where the exit for 460 is). The owner allows pets (she had 2 dogs and 4 cats herself), it has a screened in porch, yard and plenty of space in a quiet area. Anyone have interest in rooming in a house? I wouldn't want more than 4 roommates (if this house works out the 5th bdrm could be a guest room or something potentially).

I am a Hokie alumna that graduated a few years ago and am currently living in the northern Virginia area. I plan on coming down for the open house at the end of this month and can meet with anyone who is in Blacksburg and might be interested. I'm also planning on trying to tour the house that weekend if all works out. PM me if you might be interested in rooming and I can give you more information about myself. 🙂
 
hopefulinva said:
Also, seems like we have a lot of P/C trackers on this board. That's kind of odd, because as far as I know it's the smallest track at the school; someone please correct me if I'm wrong but I think there are about 10 of them in 2014?
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If you look at the cap on the ADV Histopath class (P/C track option) for Semester 6, (http://www.vetmed.vt.edu/acad/dvm/docs/DVM_Course_List.pdf), it is the smallest capped course. I'm sure the caps will increase with the increased class size, but I'm sure you are right about it being a relatively small track.

I'm interested in the track mainly because the MPH option seems to be a little more difficult without it, and I want a good amount of flexibility when I get out (assuming jobs are just as difficult to come by in 4 years).
 
hopefulinva said:
Also, seems like we have a lot of P/C trackers on this board. That's kind of odd, because as far as I know it's the smallest track at the school; someone please correct me if I'm wrong but I think there are about 10 of them in 2014?
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There were about the same number in my class (2010). Maybe it's getting more popular!
 
Peperoncini said:
If you look at the cap on the ADV Histopath class (P/C track option) for Semester 6, (http://www.vetmed.vt.edu/acad/dvm/docs/DVM_Course_List.pdf), it is the smallest capped course. I'm sure the caps will increase with the increased class size, but I'm sure you are right about it being a relatively small track.

I'm interested in the track mainly because the MPH option seems to be a little more difficult without it, and I want a good amount of flexibility when I get out (assuming jobs are just as difficult to come by in 4 years).
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I'm in the same boat. I really want to do the Public/Corporate track and pick up an MPH. I'm hoping to go more toward regulatory medicine. I really like the "One Health Initiative" and would love to work on something related to that.

And WTF thanks for all the good advice!

SO EXCITED. I just got my email confirming they received my deposit and welcoming me to the class. I can't believe this is finally really happening 🙂 I can't wait to meet you all in person!

And Peperoncini I think I may have actually perhaps already met you in person? haha, you said you were in group 2 as well, do you remember meeting Kari and Vince the VT kids? We hung out and talked with someone from CA for most of the day and I was wondering if it was you!
 
Kmeid said:
I'm in the same boat. I really want to do the Public/Corporate track and pick up an MPH. I'm hoping to go more toward regulatory medicine. I really like the "One Health Initiative" and would love to work on something related to that.

And WTF thanks for all the good advice!

SO EXCITED. I just got my email confirming they received my deposit and welcoming me to the class. I can't believe this is finally really happening 🙂 I can't wait to meet you all in person!

And Peperoncini I think I may have actually perhaps already met you in person? haha, you said you were in group 2 as well, do you remember meeting Kari and Vince the VT kids? We hung out and talked with someone from CA for most of the day and I was wondering if it was you!
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Certainly possible. I remember hanging out with a few of the Vet Students in the dining commons after the interview. I know there was at least one other person from CA in our group (I think he was from SoCal?), so that could have been who you were thinking of. I flew in from Sacramento if that rings a bell. Sat in the back of the bus and cracked jokes about the interview after it was done (there's an app for that). Also said dumb things to people that went along the lines of "when we get in" instead of if.

You got your confirmation!?! I'm still waiting (sent the check Monday, hopefully it gets there soon).

My wife and I are pretty stoked! She is finishing up her elementary teaching credential in a couple months, then she'll have a few tests to take so her credential is valid in VA (Praxis and others, for those who have taught and know the deal). We're planning on driving out in July with our pets (will probably fly out earlier to secure housing).
 
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I'm considering the public/corporate track as well as the MPH. Or mixed animal, or food only.... really not sure except I don't want to do small animal only.
I didn't think that the public/corporate would be so popular. Cool, the more the merrier.
Really looking forward to meeting y'all🙂
 
Hey everyone! I will be moving down to Virginia with my boyfriend and we were looking to see if there was another couple who would like to get a two or three bedroom apartment with us (making rent nice and cheap!). He will be working / going to Virginia Tech as some point to get his masters in teaching while I'm doing my thing at the vet school. You can pm me and let me know if you're interested! Only thing though, he is very allergic to cats (loves dogs though) just no kitties!
 
Are we allowed to wear whatever we want to class? At Auburn requires business casual to go to class (The guys had to wear ties and collared shirts).....I hope not, I like being comfortable while sitting 8 to 9 hours in class. 😕
 
Hey guys just a quick update on housing!

That apartment place I've been telling you about, Windsor Hills? The super animal friendly one? It turns out that there are NO pet fees for veterinary students! =) They're leasing now for August and they're getting more popular than ever these days.

Just a sidenote, if you guys do end up moving out to WH, I'd appreciate it if you'd put me down as a referral! I think it saves you some money (like $50), even, but you'll prolly wanna double check on that cus I'm not entirely sure.
 
Audrey007 said:
Are we allowed to wear whatever we want to class? At Auburn requires business casual to go to class (The guys had to wear ties and collared shirts).....I hope not, I like being comfortable while sitting 8 to 9 hours in class. 😕
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I always wore jeans and t shirt/sweatshirt....unless things have changed drastically, or unless you're wearing a revealing top, really short skirt, or flip flops, you're probably ok. It's pretty casual (thank goodness - I agree, I would hate to have to dress up every day, especially for school!)
 
Jeans and a tee/hoodie were what most of the students were wearing when my group took the tour, so that seems about right. =)
 
Oh good....I am so glad. I like to be comfortable during class...though i heard no sweatpants or Yoga pants? So that means no exercise pants whatsoever?
Do most of the students bring their lunch? Or what do they do for lunch?
 
Audrey007 said:
Oh good....I am so glad. I like to be comfortable during class...though i heard no sweatpants or Yoga pants? So that means no exercise pants whatsoever?
Do most of the students bring their lunch? Or what do they do for lunch?
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There's a cafe at the vet school and a dining hall up the hill from the vet school (although it gets really busy at lunchtime so I dunno how much luck we'd have there), but - again, just observation - I was waiting for interviews during the vet students' lunch break and it looked like a lot of them brought food with them.
 
Audrey007 said:
Are we allowed to wear whatever we want to class? At Auburn requires business casual to go to class (The guys had to wear ties and collared shirts).....I hope not, I like being comfortable while sitting 8 to 9 hours in class. 😕
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The dress code here is way more laid back than Auburn 🙂 Pretty much as long as you aren't wearing pajamas, a miniskirt, belly shirt, or flipflops you're fine! LOL. The full dress code can be found on the website. Oh and no pets... only at a vet school would they have to specify that lol.

Audrey007 said:
Oh good....I am so glad. I like to be comfortable during class...though i heard no sweatpants or Yoga pants? So that means no exercise pants whatsoever?
Do most of the students bring their lunch? Or what do they do for lunch?
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Students get an hour for lunch, so some ppl go home if they live nearby but alot of ppl either bring lunch or eat on campus somewhere. (the VetMed Cafe is convenient but not that awesome from what I've heard 😛)

Also, who's coming to prospective student weekend / open house in a couple weeks?? I'd love to catch up and start meeting some of you 😀
 
VTvet2b said:
The dress code here is way more laid back than Auburn 🙂 Pretty much as long as you aren't wearing pajamas, a miniskirt, belly shirt, or flipflops you're fine! LOL. The full dress code can be found on the website. Oh and no pets... only at a vet school would they have to specify that lol.
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OMG NO RAINBOWS?!?

I'll be at the prospective student weekend I think. :0) ... wearing rainbows while I still can
 
VTvet2b said:
Also, who's coming to prospective student weekend / open house in a couple weeks?? I'd love to catch up and start meeting some of you 😀
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I'll be there. =) I registered for the 8am class (because I like a dash of crazy in my life) and I think the earlier lunch section (11, maybe?).
 
WhtsThFrequency said:
I always wore jeans and t shirt/sweatshirt....unless things have changed drastically, or unless you're wearing a revealing top, really short skirt, or flip flops, you're probably ok.
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No flip flops 🙁
I live at the beach now, I practically don't own any real shoes.
 
You can wear flip flops - just not in lab or in the hospital. We wear sandals/flip flops all the time!
 
OH Good I have a lot of flip flops too from living at a beach, and in the hot south. 😍 Heck I wore flip flops working in a lab, we all did in Louisiana...which is a big big no no....
 
nawrlin57 said:
bahahhaa me too!! What beach do you live at?
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I live in Charleston, SC-I usually go to Folly beach or Sullivan's Island. It's already beach weather here, I went on Thursday. So...the mountains are cold and I have a very small winter wardrobe, aside from no real shoes....It's going to be an adjustment.
 
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I live in Charleston, SC-I usually go to Folly beach or Sullivan's Island. It's already beach weather here, I went on Thursday. So...the mountains are cold and I have a very small winter wardrobe, aside from no real shoes....It's going to be an adjustment.
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You will definitely want to expand upon that winter wardrobe. 😉
 
I've lived in NC for 8 years now and lived at the beach for 4. Needless to say the winter wardrobe I used to have from PA has dwindled but not to worry... excited for the upgrade and I'm sure I will find a way to bust out my summer dresses and big floppy hats!
 
has anyone received an acceptance letter in the mail? I was hoping to get one in addition to the email!
 
livefor32 said:
has anyone received an acceptance letter in the mail? I was hoping to get one in addition to the email!
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Nope. Been keeping an eye out for it; I thought we were supposed to get a hard copy, too.

In other news - dropped off my deposit today! Officially a student at VMRCVM. 😉 😍
 
hopefulinva said:
Nope. Been keeping an eye out for it; I thought we were supposed to get a hard copy, too.

In other news - dropped off my deposit today! Officially a student at VMRCVM. 😉 😍
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I mailed mine yesterday as well! I just printed my email and signed that. 👍
 
Hi!

I am considering renting a house as I have my cat with me. She is 13 years old so I do not want to leave her behind. I have not accepted the offer yet as I still need to compare the schools which have accepted me. I will be going back to Blacksburg on the 26th of this month.

I live in Virginia Beach, if you are interested in meeting etc!

P.s I created this group today so more private info can be shared: https://www.facebook.com/groups/353794521326543/
If anyone wants to become an admin, let me know.
 
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Is anyone attending the prospective student day, next week? I am thinking about it!
 
Pitsounia said:
Is anyone attending the prospective student day, next week? I am thinking about it!
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Yep, I'll be there.

Regarding your cat - a lot of places in Blacksburg allow pets for a deposit fee and a monthly fee. Windsor Hills waives pet fees for vet students, though. =) (Others may as well; I don't know for sure!)
 
I will be at prospective student weekend as well and would love to meet up with some of you!
 
I haven't seen a hard copy either, so I printed off the email and wrote a check and mailed it last week. I just got my PID and VT email today!!! Woot woot it's official!!
 
Audrey007 said:
I haven't seen a hard copy either, so I printed off the email and wrote a check and mailed it last week. I just got my PID and VT email today!!! Woot woot it's official!!
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Got my email yesterday too! Finally, a perk for having an odd last name!
 
Are there any umm....older students (over 28 lol)....in our class? Just curious if there are any others...other then me. 😳😎
 
...I'll be 26 in May and I feel like that counts :0) But I watch Disney like 4 year old. Audrey no worries! I think you're awesome... I mean hell- you went to UNCW... :0) AND I have a bunch of friends who started vet at 34, 39, and 31 AND Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald from Animal Planets Emergency Vets was 32 when he went to vet school... AND one of my favorite doctors was.... 48 :0) !!!
 
AWww Thanks Hon!!!! I loved UNCW.....Yeah I feel old at 30....old as dirt...Shhh sometimes when I get bored of my cop TV shows and science shows...I will watch Disney...Sometimes you just need some nice clean happy fun in your life.
I am so excited about moving !!! But I am gonna miss my dog....which makes me sad...but she is better off with my Grandmother and her dogs with a big back yard, my grandma home all day, and a dog door.
 
Well, you are young too🙂 The only thing that matters is how you feel. I thought that I would be in Vet school by the age of 22, but my plans changed. So, now I don't care about my age! lol
 
I am having a jealous moment of the London Vet school....They are on TV watching a Tiger and Lion dissection....on a TV show Inside Nature's Giants.
 
Well.. in Edinburg they have flat screens everywhere.. and generally state of the art technology. This is why I am having a hard time deciding:/
 
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