This semester went great and I learned more than I ever thought I could! I was so afraid of second year because everyone always talks about how horrible it is, but I didn't find it to be that terrible...next semester is supposed to be worse though. And don't get me wrong, I had to sacrifice a lot and work extremely hard (non-stop...literally), but nothing worth having comes easy. And just like the quote in the subject line says, if you love what you're doing, you will be successful. So true! I love this profession wholeheartedly. Even though it's not easy, it really is enjoyable. And there is nothing like seeing hard work pay off!
My favorite course this semester was pharmacology. I found it interesting how much drugs can affect the body, and how one drug can literally save a life! I enjoyed first year a lot but this semester was much more interesting overall, and everything has started to tie together. There were many instances where I used information I learned in one class to formulate test answers in another class (saved my butt a few times!) Parasitology was really interesting, but by the end of the semester it got a little dry. I have a harder time learning about food animal medicine, and that's all we were learning for a while. I love cows, but I don't ever see myself working with them!
2012 has been a really amazing year. I learned a lot, made new friends, lived in a new place for the summer, and experienced a lot of firsts! Now I get to spend the rest of year relaxing and catching up with friends and family. I really need to get back into an exercise routine too - hopefully I can solidify it as a habit over the next 4 weeks. And in the beginning of next year, I'll be doing my week long mentorship at UAH and attending the NAVC conference! Fun things to come :)
^ true life!
