Student Blogs

Cynthia Tellez, a University of Illinois Veterinary Medicine student went to Belize Wildlife and Referral Clinic for a 4-week externship in March-April of 2023. For my professional development experience, I took a big step, hop,…
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Michael Greener “My trip to Greece was fantastic! I loved it so much. What many people may think was a major disadvantage, I saw as an advantage. We didn’t have all the supplies and materials…
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Three University of Illinois students traveled to Honduras for a 1-2 week externship. This trip is routinely organized by Christian Veterinary Mission. Amanda Stiegal “My trip with Christian Veterinary Mission greatly improved my clinical skills….
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SAVMA Symposium, an international conference for veterinary students, welcomed students and vendors from Tennessee, St. Kitts, Washington, Indiana, Arizona, and more! This year, the University of Illinois was lucky enough to host the SAVMA Symposium…
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Stuck in the middle. That’s where it feels we are right now. Not filled with excitement as we were when the school year began and not yet anticipating summer, which is quickly approaching. Right now…
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I am lucky to be a part of the Illinois chapter of Christian Veterinary Mission Fellowship, where we hold weekly Bible studies and outreach events. In January I had the opportunity to attend our regional…
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When I was a brand-new high school graduate with big dreams to become a veterinarian, my undergraduate work seemed like the most important thing to my future career. I was hyperaware of the pressure to…
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Editors Note: The feature photo is of Annie (right) and classmates Araceli and Kayla showing school spirit at a University of Illinois football game. With only 32 veterinary schools in the United States, chances are…
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