VetaHumanz Live!
The VetaHumanz Live! Podcast gives you insider information on League of VetaHumanz veterinary superheroes. VetaHumanz develop superpowers after overcoming extraordinary challenges in school, work, and life. The League of VetaHumanz aims to create an inspiring, reltable, and unified veterinary profession, supporting each other and future VetaHumanz.VetaHumanz Live! is hosted by PINK PHOENIX, Dr. Sandy San Miguel, a veterinary educator. VetaHumanz Live! is a production of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and is supported by the Science and Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program of the NIGMS of the NIH. Enjoy the show, make sure to visit us at https://www.VetaHumanz.org, and as always, Use Your Powers For Good!
VetaHumanz Live!
Episode 65: Second Year! Celestial Seraph, Nailah Smith
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Show Notes:
Summary In this episode of VetaHumanz Live, host Victoria Menendez interviews Nailah Smith, a veterinary student, about her experiences during the summer and the current semester. Nailah shares her challenges with exam scheduling, her favorite classes, and her evolving study habits. She also discusses the importance of personal care amidst a demanding academic schedule and her aspirations for the future, including plans for winter break and Taekwondo training.
Keywords VetaHumanz, Veterinary Medicine, Student Life, Study Strategies, Personal Care, Class Challenges, Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Learning Techniques, Time Management, Veterinary Education
Takeaways
- Nailah had a productive summer working in the ER.
- She is balancing interests in ER and anesthesia for her future career.
- The current semester has been challenging due to exam scheduling.
- Nailah enjoys pharmacology and parasitology classes.
- Memorization is a key focus in her studies this semester.
- She has adapted her study habits by making tables and using Notebook LM.
- Personal care is a struggle due to academic pressures.
- Nailah has not been able to practice Taekwondo this semester.
- She plans to take a break during winter and recharge for summer.
- Nailah is determined to test for her black belt in March.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Summer Reflections
01:44 Navigating Second Year Challenges
03:42 Study Habits and Learning Strategies
08:12 Personal Care and Balancing Life
11:43 Looking Forward to Winter Break