Hi Friends, I had the amazing opportunity to record a Podcast with One Interview, One World and the episode was released last week! In the episode, I discuss my journey to veterinary medicine and yoga. I talk in detail about experiencing an oil spill for the first time, what it takes to get into veterinary … Continue reading I recorded a PODCAST!
Time to throw it back... to the GRE! Although this test can be daunting, don't let it scare you. Personally, I took both the MCAT and the GRE, and I can say first hand that the MCAT involves way more studying. Don't let this fool you though - you still need to study for the … Continue reading 5 Tips to Nail the GRE
Hi readers, It is about that time of year. Students are receiving veterinary school acceptances/rejections. So what do you do if you are rejected? Let's rewind... This can be applied to ANYONE and EVERYONE. Although I write this from the angle of "veterinary student", every single person on this planet faces rejection once in their … Continue reading I got rejected… Now what?
To continue the interview from last week (click here to read if you missed it), I will jump right in! Katherine is a great friend of mine who interned with me at Zoo Atlanta and is now working full time in their birds department. Enjoy the interview! S - Shelby (Me) K - Katherine S: … Continue reading Interview with a ZOO KEEPER Part II – Conservation and Zoos
Katherine is one of my closest friends and a zoo keeper at Zoo Atlanta. We interned together there in the Program Animals Department and learned so much from each other. She graciously agreed to let me interview her for those who are interested in becoming a zoo keeper and are not really sure where to … Continue reading Interview with a ZOO KEEPER Part I – How to get into Zoo Keeping.
Hi everyone, Thanks to all who read my last blog post. I hope it was beneficial in some way, especially if you are getting ready to start the veterinary school application process. I wanted to take a moment to shine some light on an amazing opportunity to volunteer in wildlife conservation. In the summer of … Continue reading The Summer of Monkey Love
Happy Tuesday everyone! (I wrote this in December, but am posting it now! Enjoy!) It is almost the end of my first semester of veterinary school - time flies when you are studying your life away! But to be honest, I enjoy school so much more than working full time. It is kind of like … Continue reading My Top Ten Tips for Getting Into Veterinary School