T-minus 5 days...

Until orientation! Well…let me start from the beginning, and tell you a little bit about how I got here.

I applied to 4 vet schools during the summer of 2010. I spent every waking hour of my summer preparing my applications, reviewing them over and over incessantly, attempting to perfect them. That helped me to land 3 interview invites, 2 of which resulted in an alternate position (Western and Kansas), one that ended in rejection (UF). On Monday, August 8th, I had finally accepted that I was fine with not getting in, and that I could find things to fill my time that would help me better prepare for my future. I had an interview at a vet clinic and afterwards headed to the store, and right before I got out of the car the associate dean from K-state called me telling me they had a spot open for me! So seriously, if you are hoping to get into vet school and are wait listed, NEVER give up hope! I thought the chances were pretty slim, but I knew that if it was meant to be, it would be. And it is :) I’m no expert on getting in, but I was told by schools that I had a very solid application, so I feel like I could adequately help others that are worried about their app. So if you are an aspiring vet, feel free to ask any questions about getting in (GRE related, experiences options…anything!).

K-state is an amazing school and I am so excited to head back to Manhattan, KS! It’s going to be a BIG change (from Orlando, FL —> San Diego, CA —> FREEZING WINTERS), but I’m so ready!! We leave tomorrow morning and will be spending the night somewhere in New Mexico, then driving the rest of the way on Saturday. I’m kind of freaking out about my living situation, because pretty much everything is rented out at this point, so I should probably get off here and go call a few places.

So to end, this will likely be a blog full of rants and raves (rants when I’m completely frazzled and need a place to vent my stress, raves when I’m ecstatic about what I’m learning), and maybe even some questions answered to those that are curious :)

Last but not least, my first semester schedule for those interested!

Monday:
8-9 Microanatomy
9-10 Anatomy
10-11 Physiology
11-12 Career Development
1-4 Anatomy lab

Tuesday:
8-9 Microanatomy
9-10 Anatomy
10-12 Physiology
2-5 Microanatomy lab

Wednesday:
8-9 Microanatomy
10-12 Physiology
1-4 Anatomy lab

Thursday:
8-11 Microanatomy lab
11-12 Integration
1-2 Interpretation of Veterinary Scientific Literature (elective)
2-5 Anatomy lab

Friday:
8-11 Exams
2-4 Veterinary Medical Language (1st half of semester), then 3D Imaging Anatomy of the Dog (2nd half of semster) - both electives