Show Notes:

Summary

In this episode, Victoria Menendez reflects on her first year as a veterinary student, discussing the challenges and triumphs of finals, study strategies, and the importance of friendships. She shares her summer plans, including internships and mentoring opportunities, and offers insights for future veterinary students about perseverance and the value of effort in achieving their goals.

Keywords VetaHumanz, veterinary medicine, veterinary student, study strategies, summer internships, veterinary education, VetaHumanz, finals, student life, veterinary school, mentorship

Takeaways

• It's been definitely tense during finals week.
• I feel good, it's just a lot of information to manage.
• Making friends is definitely the highlight of my first year.
• The growth of knowledge has been significant this year.
• Wet labs have been a fun and educational experience.
• I'm excited to give back as a TA for the Vet Up! College program.
• I plan to enjoy some sun in Florida this summer.
• Internships will provide valuable hands-on experience.
• It's important to remember that the journey is challenging but not impossible.
• As long as I'm doing my best, that's enough.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Veterinary Life

03:07 Finals and Study Strategies

06:02 Highlights of First Year

08:53 Summer Plans and Reflections