By Robin Setser


Veterinary school holds ample promise, particularly for students that are willing to put in the work. This academic pursuit is all about animals and how to care for them in the best of ways. The path from enrollment to graduation isn't exactly clear-cut, however, so it's important to know how you can get the most out of the time you spend in school. Here are some do's and don'ts that should prove useful in the long term.

DO consider how far hard work goes. First and foremost, you have to understand that hard work is what will get you far in veterinary school. Everything from the time you spend taking notes to how long you study each time will affect your grades. As a result, you might be able to go further than the men and women you learn alongside. However, this will largely depend on your work ethic, which is difficult to teach.

DON'T forget to manage your stress levels. Veterinary school isn't without stress, which is the case for any example of higher education. With that said, stress management is entirely possible, not to mention encouraged. Methods such as breaks, yoga, and socialization will help you minimize stress, all the while keeping you going from one semester to the next. Regardless of the method you choose, take comfort in the knowledge that stress is temporary.

DO figure out what you'd like to specialize in. Anyone that goes to veterinary school probably has a goal in mind. The goal in question is usually dependent on what they'd like to specialize in. For the sake of argument, let's say that you have a love for animals, all the while a keen sense of what business entails. Perhaps you'd like to open your own clinic on a local level. This is just one example of what someone might pursue once they graduate.

DON'T overlook the importance of internship. Lastly, in order to enrich your veterinary school experience further, look into internship opportunities. What these will allow you to do is obtain hands-on experience, which cannot be easily found in the classroom. You'll be able to work with animals, which probably goes without saying, in addition to specialists you can then learn under. Depending on your school's guidelines, an internship can lead to valuable college credit as well.




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