Maroon and orange. Since coming to veterinary school, I have noticed that these two colors are everywhere. Every other student I see has on a maroon shirt that says things like “Hokies” and “Hokie Pride.” You may be wondering, what in the world is a Hokie? The answer is a maroon-colored turkey, and it is the […]
Thoughts on the First Week
My first official week of veterinary school classes at Virginia Tech has finally come to an end. This has been something I’ve been waiting for for a long time. If you are wondering how it feels, many words come to mind. These include, but are not limited to, relieved, scared, happy, stressed, and anxious about what the […]
Asking Questions
So far, veterinary school has been the most difficult thing I have ever done. Adjusting to living in a new state by myself has been a big challenge, which has complicated my ability to adapt to my veterinary school class load. Things are so different that I have had to change my study habits. Unlike in […]
