Electives!

At my school we are now in the period known as electives.  It is truly a breath of fresh air. The elective peroid is 6 weeks at the end of each semester (except your very first semester) where you get some choice in the classes you take. Not every school does it this way. In general everyone at our school really likes the format.

I am currently taking International Veterinary Medicine, Public Health, Small Mammal and Aquatic Medicine, Communications, Animal Welfare, and Emergency and Critical Care.  All of which are much more interesting than any of my required courses.  There are a lot of assignments and papers and some tests, but I also get some non-class time everyday.

During electives, classes are not 8 – 5 straight all day, every day.  Don’t get me wrong, I still have classes and lots of work to do - but I also have a little time to breathe.  I have been to the gym and seen my husband, which were both much needed for my mental health. 

I currently have 7 full days of school left. I can't wait to be able to put year one under my belt.