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Check out our blog posts written by past and present Animal Aspirations members.
Here you will find inspiring stories, thought-provoking ideas, and useful hints-and-tips!
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animalaspirations
Jan 1, 20213 min read
Animal Welfare in Developing and Developed Countries
A recent case In May 2020, an elephant was found dead in a river in Kerala, India after eating a pineapple filled with explosives – it...
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animalaspirations
Dec 18, 20203 min read
Interview with Dr. Mehroosh Tak
I had the honour of getting to know Mehroosh earlier this month. I loved learning about her journey to becoming an influential researcher...
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animalaspirations
Dec 4, 20202 min read
One Step at a Time: My Veterinary Journey So Far
It was actually human medicine that pushed me to take the first few steps of my veterinary journey. I truly loved my ‘human’ medical work...
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animalaspirations
Nov 20, 20204 min read
Karla Lee - Veterinary Surgeon and Associate Professor at the RVC
Karla Lee is an associate professor in small animal surgery at the Royal Veterinary College. She has spent 70% of her career working as a...
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animalaspirations
Nov 6, 20203 min read
Overcoming Challenges with Study Skills
Confidence I was studying my dream course, veterinary medicine, at my dream college, the Royal Veterinary College – everything was...
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animalaspirations
Oct 16, 20203 min read
Mandisa Greene – Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon and President of the RCVS
Mandisa is a locum small animal veterinarian who is now focusing on her family life and her new role as the President of the RCVS....
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animalaspirations
Oct 2, 20203 min read
From Backyard 'Zoo' to BVetMed
My name is Stephanie-Rae Flicker and I am a final year Veterinary Medicine student at the Royal Veterinary College.
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animalaspirations
Sep 18, 20205 min read
Application Tips: How to stand out in your interview
So, you’ve decided to go to University and better yet, you chose an animal science related degree! Now here’s the scenario, you’ve been...
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animalaspirations
Sep 4, 20203 min read
The Power of Belief
From a young age, I have always wanted to be a vet. However, my journey to veterinary medicine has not been the most traditional one.
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animalaspirations
Aug 21, 20203 min read
Can vets help prevent the next pandemic?
When you think of vets, you probably picture the doctors who look after cats and dogs. But with a degree in veterinary medicine there are...
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animalaspirations
Aug 15, 20203 min read
Bat Conservation & Care
One of the UK's most significant mammal groups remains in the shadows.
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animalaspirations
Jun 12, 20202 min read
Supporting Black Lives Matter
Here we have provided a list of ways you can actively make a change by becoming an ally to the #blacklivesmatter cause.
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animalaspirations
Jun 8, 20202 min read
Our Open Letter
Our Open Letter to the Royal Veterinary College, the veterinary profession and the public.
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animalaspirations
Jun 5, 20205 min read
Tafara Anderson - Veterinary Nurse
Meet Tafara, one of RVC's veterinary nurses. Here he shares his experiences and sheds some light on his journey into the profession.
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animalaspirations
May 22, 20203 min read
Brachycephalic Breeds
What are Brachycephalic Breeds and why are they becoming a huge issue? Brachycephalic refers to the short noses and flat faces of certain...
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animalaspirations
May 20, 20206 min read
Valwynne Faulkner - PhD research student
Valwynne Faulkner shares her experiences as a research student.
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animalaspirations
May 20, 20203 min read
Personal Statement Tips!
Ready to start looking towards your future with a university degree? Here we outline the do's and don'ts of writing a Personal Statement.
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