By ANGIE CALLEY
At the Career-Tech Center, in the Agriscience & Natural Resources classroom, there's a part of the class (for second-years only) that is called Veterinary Science.
And it's just that.
The class is for people who think they might want to be a veterinarian when they get out of high school. When I first started, I didn't know what to think of the class. There were times when I thought that it was the greatest thing; other times when I thought it was not what I wanted to do.
For the most part, though, it was easy.
I think that, over the past two years, there was only one time I regretted doing vet science. Now I am glad that I stuck with it and did not give up. Veterinary science has taught me so much during the first year. This year I have broadened my knowledge and understanding of animals more.
In veterinary science, I learned everything from filling a syringe or prescription to examining an animal. I learned the anatomy of animals, safety and sanitation in vet's office and much, much more. The second year of taking vet science, I learned a lot of zoology. And believe me when I say "a lot"!
Before taking this class, I thought that I knew almost everything there was to know about animals, taking care of animals and what a vet's life is like. Boy, was I way off. When I took this class, I found out all the information that they need to know on a daily basis. And wow, is it amazing.
One thing that Iearned, thought, is that you cannot underestimate your ability to do things that you have your mind set on doing. If you are determined to do something and you have your heart set on it, go for it and don't let anything -- or anyone -- stop you.
I love animals. And I have a passion for animals. So this class was great for me. It deepened my understanding and knowledge of animals. And I loved every minute of it, even the extra hours at home doing research for a report and all the other hard times.
I know that, for me, this class has made me stronger and more determined to work hard for the things that I want in my life. I am now convinced that there is nothing that I cannot do without a little help and determination. And for me, this could be the start of a dream come true.
Angie Calley is a senior at Buckley School.
