Well, it was a short break and now we are back at it again! Classes started up this last Monday. I am registered for 21 credits this semester...and so far the classes are great! My anatomy and physiology classes are continuations from where we ended last semester, so those are the two classes that dove into material right off the bat. And with that, we already have our first quiz in anatomy this coming Tuesday! It's going to be a packed schedule, but I am so excited for what my classes offer this semester. I am really into our general pathology class so far! Dr. Baldwin is very enthusiastic about teaching us and it makes the learning process enjoyable when the teacher's passion is obvious. It is also apparent that he is going to push us intellectually. I am also very excited for my position as an ambassador for the SVM. In addition to the work I will have to put in during interview time (coming up in two weeks!) we are required to go into elementary schools to do some service work teaching K-8-grade children about what it's like to be a veterinarian and go to veterinary school. Right up my alley much?!?! That's pretty much exactly what I did for my thesis work!!! I'm thrilled to go back into the classroom again and interact with youngsters and encourage them to pursue science!
Backtracking a little bit: My break was short, but a lot of fun and very relaxing and refreshing! I got to spend some time with the family in Las Vegas. And Burton got to join in as well. And I spent New Years with friends in Reno. I miss Reno so much, but it was nice to go back to visit Dale, my friends and a few colleagues. It is on my list of places to consider moving back to once I finish school.
Now that the semester has officially started, I've started to do some thinking about summer plans. It's difficult to plan out that far in advance, but I'm looking into some internship options in Northern California with a few mobile mixed-animal practitioners. Ideally I'd like to intern/shadow for free a few days a week, then work a simple part-time job to earn some money. I have nothing set in stone yet, but I'm exploring my options.
Hope everyone had a great holiday as well and was able to stock up on fun and relaxation as they move back into the swing of things. Happy New Year!
