Some time ago, during our summer session, a few guest speakers talked about species-specific topics and generally gave test-taking advice for the NAVLE. Someone said something to the group of us that has always stuck in my mind and rung true while I was sitting for the test. He recalled a conversation from a former student about […]
On Running a Marathon
In 54 days, the last three and a half years of sweat and sacrifice will finally lead up to the main event: taking the NAVLE. I’ve pretty much been studying non-stop (as I’m sure many fourth-years across the country are), and even with a plan laid out for myself I’m still feeling overwhelmed with the sheer […]
The Beginning of the End
The beginning of the end. With the fall semester in full swing and NAVLE preparations going full throttle, I’m reminded that this year marks the end of a very (VERY) long journey to making my dreams come true. Though it hasn’t been a lifelong dream to be a veterinarian, every move I’ve made in the […]