First Post: What I've been up to this summer after graduation

I would like to begin by saying that I am terrible at writing. But really, my worst subject in high school and in college was English. Do not expect this blog to be a literary masterpiece. But to be honest, I am writing this blog for myself, as a way to track my time over this next year (and possibly into the future). 

Now that I have that out of the way, let me begin. I graduated this May from Tulane, and am applying to vet school this fall (hoping for Ohio State everyone!). It's been my dream since I was a little girl to become a vet, and hopefully this winter I'll know if that is a reality or not. I'm fairly certain that I will be able to get at least one interview, so fingers crossed!

Me at my graduation

As for what I have been up to this summer; I have gone on vacation with my family to the Outer Banks, shadowed at an equine clinic near my home, and have gone camping. It's been a fantastic summer to say the least! I've been around my family, my friends, and have been able to get some more veterinary experience under my belt. 

Jockey's Ridge, Nags Head, NC

Unfortunately, today was the last day at the equine clinic. I am a bit sad that today was the last day, but I am excited to start applying for a Vet Assistant job at another clinic. I am a poor college graduate, so shadowing without pay strains the wallet! I'm pretty excited to see what opportunities are out there for me. In the meantime, I am going to start a project at my house; strip the paint off the molding, fix up the wood floors, repaint the walls, and refurnish my and my sister's rooms. Woohoo! Along with that, I will be working with a local chapter of Alpha Phi Omega and will be working with a non-profit and their web design team. 

I am very much excited for this year, and hopefully my experiences will be interesting to all of you who read the blog. Cheers!

xoxo

Caitlin