Since I’ve passed my CVA examinations and have been practicing it, I’ve been getting this question a lot — what exactly is acupuncture and what does it do? If you want a short explanation, jump to the “Main purpose” heading. Otherwise, let me explain it […]
Category: Vet Med Life
Taking up a TCVM Veterinary Acupuncture Certification
4 months (wrote this blog in April but publishing only now in July) into the Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA) course at Chi University, I am finally updating about it! Amazed, intrigued, empowered, in awe… There’s so much that I’ve experienced and learnt that I still […]
9 study techniques I’m using for focus and consistency
I just finished the first semester of vet school, WOOHOO! Which included a partial examination in the mid of the semester and final exam. I’ve tried a number of study techniques in these 4 months and found some to have not only helped me enjoy […]
Routes to vet school — JC or Poly?
Wanting to be a vet but don’t really know if going to JC or poly (or other options) is a better choice? I was in this same position right after O level. To be honest, there is no direct answer to this. Having graduated from […]
Finally a vet student: Grit and running my own race
My dream of wanting to become a veterinarian began as early as 8 years of age. My dream became a goal. To become a vet student. Which guided me in school, to love sciences and mathematics. My goal became my passion. Worked as a veterinary […]
4 motivations to have as an aspiring vet and how to grow them
A couple of months back, I almost gave up on my lifelong dream to become a veterinarian. After some intense reflections, I managed to find better motivations and intentions to realign with my values. So here are some motivations which I’ve come out with and […]
15 Things I Have Learnt As a Vet Nurse
‘Learnt’ may not be the fully right word to use here as I’m still learning the things I’ve ‘learnt’… After 2 years and 4 months of getting shat on, peed on, anal gland squirted on, drooled on, also, dripping sweat after restraining a 20kg dog, […]
How to Write a Personal Statement for Vet School
For years or months, you’ve been building up your portfolio, gaining work experience, volunteering, speaking to vet professionals about what it takes to a vet. As the application date nears, you sit down trying to draft the best personal statement you possibly can. Then you […]
6 Reasons Why Gap Years Are Useful
1. Finding your passion. Or reaffirm your passion. Gap years are usually taken after graduating high school, junior college or polytechnic, before the start of university. However, some do take it after university, before starting their first job. Anyhow, it is perfectly fine either way, […]
Aspiring Veterinarian: Taking a Post-Diploma after A levels
Rejected for a vet school entry I’ve applied to veterinary schools in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, received offers but I ultimately had to make the hard decision of rejecting them because I just couldn’t afford the huge sum of tuition fees. After researching […]