Hi all!I hope that you have all been enjoying the summer months, wherever you may be. Over here in Edinburgh, things have been busy for final years as we began rotations in June- the start of the end! Rotations consist of spending a week in each hospital department in order …
Hello everyone! I hope you all are enjoying the Spring weather, wherever you may be. It is now May and the lovely Spring blossoms are out in full force here in Edinburgh. We are now in the start of our Final Year Prep (FYP) course, which runs for 5 weeks …
Hi everyone! I hope that you are all enjoying the warmer weather and lovely spring time. I thought that I would discuss some tests that I have had recently in my 4th year (GEP3 3), upcoming tests, and how I prepare for them. Tests are always a source of anxiety …
Hi everyone! For those who are new here, my name is Sarah and I am currently in my 4th year here at the Dick Vet. I am originally from Canada, but have now lived in Edinburgh for 3 years, and am loving it!This week is filled with exams for 4th …
As 2020 comes to a close (finally), I am sure that we are all ruminating on what this year has brought to us in the form of challenges, surprises, and growth. I can’t help but think about what a crazy past few months this has been that has affected so …
Hello again all! I hope you are all staying warm and dry as the days get shorter and a little chillier. I often find November to be quite a tough time in regards to motivation and stamina. I think that especially this year with everything that has happened around the …
Welcome to another year of the blog everyone! If you are new to the blog, or a seasoned regular I shall re-introduce myself. for the start of the new year! My name is Sarah Batiste and I am a 4th year student in the Graduate Entry Programme (GEP) course here …
Hello friends! I find that winter is an interesting time for most people. Some people adore all of the season’s wonderful quirks, while others despise it and count down until warmer days. Or sometimes, it can be a mix of both! Winter can be a particularly tough time for students, as …
Happy new decade everyone! I hope that everyone was able to have a relaxing holiday season, spent with family and friends. For us international students, Christmas is our Holy Grail that we look forward to all year; not only is it time off of school, it is time to go …
Given the task of writing about the differences between GEP into 3rd year, I found myself looking back. I wanted to write about the transition from pre-clinical to more clinically based subjects, and was amazed that it is the end of the semester! I feel as if I am continuing …
