The past two weeks have flown by faster than I expected and the Foundation block is now officially done with Cardiorespiratory around the corner, starting tomorrow. From practicals that ranged from a hematology lab to our first dissection and many, many lectures and two group cases in between, it's been a busy couple of weeks! … Continue reading Foundation: That’s a Wrap!
Author: Raquel Dubuc
A Routine, a Lecture, and a Little Bit of Wells
Another week and a bit more routine later and here I am standing at the edge of another week about to begin -- and feeling excited for what it will bring. After three weeks in vet school (definitely still including orientation week, even if it's Week 0!) a routine is starting to slowly form -- … Continue reading A Routine, a Lecture, and a Little Bit of Wells
Foundations, Foundations
It's funny how one week can both fly by and simultaneously appear to take a lifetime! The past week has felt that way and has been full of foundational lectures, practicals, and social time. The amount of foundation work has been intense and slightly overwhelming, with essentially the content of my whole four years of … Continue reading Foundations, Foundations
First Week
Officially a vet student now! What a week! It's been a whirlwind of learning the lay of the campus, meeting amazing people, and figuring out the school software (looking at you Blackboard!) while also taking in all the classes and practicals scheduled this past week. By Saturday I crashed hard and slept in way too … Continue reading First Week
The Journey Begins
Here I am, sitting in my room in Somerset, England, while the overcast sky sets the scene for the classic, stereotypical British weather: rain. We've had a few beautifully sunny days since I arrived four days ago, which has allowed me to explore the surrounding area of my lodgings and allowed me to capture some … Continue reading The Journey Begins
Why I Write
Sounds like I’m trying to emulate George Orwell, right? The question is one many writers ask themselves, and are asked in turn. Why do we write? For fame, fortune, and prestige? Ha! Keep on dreaming (which is what we do anyhow…). Personally, the reason I write is because it’s in me. I have to write. … Continue reading Why I Write