“Ten, eleven, twelve!”, I counted as the pocket-sized piglets bounded into my hands. I felt a rush of excitement and a sense of accomplishment as the sow delivered her last piglet. Influential experiences as such have nourished my enduring passion for veterinary medicine.
From my personal experience, I have witnessed the profound therapeutic effect that animals provide. My mother was a hardworking and selfless woman who suffered from depression. As a child I saw a tenacious woman who was capable of doing it all, but when she would fall into a depressive state, she transformed from that strong woman into a frail shell of herself. The dogs in our home intuitively knew when my mother was in pain and instantly tried to comfort her. This connection …show more content…
Given the powerful effect of bullying from the few outspoken students, introverted students were fearful of speaking up in class. I split the class into smaller groups to create a more engaging learning environment, which additionally allowed me to gain insight on individual students’ hobbies and interests. With time, the more reserved students opened up and surprisingly shared with me heavier aspects of their lives. They came to me for advice on bullying as well as more serious matters including a tragic instance of sexual assault. Communicating with the school administration, we were able to remove her from the situation and enroll her as an overnight student. Although my summer there tested me, the positive impact that I had on the students was an exceptionally rewarding and humbling experience that enriched my sense of responsibility for helping …show more content…
In Dr. Suzuki’s lab, I train non-human primates to perform various memory demanding tasks to explore the methods in which the brain retains declarative memories. An essential skill I practice as an animal trainer is keen observation of every aspect of training, from the computer setup to the animal’s diet; since a slight adjustment could substantially change an animal’s behavior. Working closely with Dr. Roble and Dr. Steinbach, I realize how crucial this skill is in diagnosing a condition. One puzzling case involved a primate who displayed discomfort, lethargy, and regurgitation after training sessions. The veterinarians examined motor functions, chemical imbalances, and any potential cause from lowering electrodes in the brain. To the dismay of our lab and the veterinarians, no significant results were found. During the next few months, the veterinarians noticed a correlation between her episodes and her menstrual cycles. Sure enough, a palpable mass in the region of the macaque’s bladder was discovered. An abdominal ultrasound revealed multiple cysts and she was diagnosed with a severe case of endometriosis. Witnessing the results of the hormone treatments and her return to her natural demeanor is what excites me most about applying my observational skills in veterinary medicine.
Through my personal interactions and my experiences in the field, I acquired knowledge of the challenges, duties,
From my personal experience, I have witnessed the profound therapeutic effect that animals provide. My mother was a hardworking and selfless woman who suffered from depression. As a child I saw a tenacious woman who was capable of doing it all, but when she would fall into a depressive state, she transformed from that strong woman into a frail shell of herself. The dogs in our home intuitively knew when my mother was in pain and instantly tried to comfort her. This connection …show more content…
Given the powerful effect of bullying from the few outspoken students, introverted students were fearful of speaking up in class. I split the class into smaller groups to create a more engaging learning environment, which additionally allowed me to gain insight on individual students’ hobbies and interests. With time, the more reserved students opened up and surprisingly shared with me heavier aspects of their lives. They came to me for advice on bullying as well as more serious matters including a tragic instance of sexual assault. Communicating with the school administration, we were able to remove her from the situation and enroll her as an overnight student. Although my summer there tested me, the positive impact that I had on the students was an exceptionally rewarding and humbling experience that enriched my sense of responsibility for helping …show more content…
In Dr. Suzuki’s lab, I train non-human primates to perform various memory demanding tasks to explore the methods in which the brain retains declarative memories. An essential skill I practice as an animal trainer is keen observation of every aspect of training, from the computer setup to the animal’s diet; since a slight adjustment could substantially change an animal’s behavior. Working closely with Dr. Roble and Dr. Steinbach, I realize how crucial this skill is in diagnosing a condition. One puzzling case involved a primate who displayed discomfort, lethargy, and regurgitation after training sessions. The veterinarians examined motor functions, chemical imbalances, and any potential cause from lowering electrodes in the brain. To the dismay of our lab and the veterinarians, no significant results were found. During the next few months, the veterinarians noticed a correlation between her episodes and her menstrual cycles. Sure enough, a palpable mass in the region of the macaque’s bladder was discovered. An abdominal ultrasound revealed multiple cysts and she was diagnosed with a severe case of endometriosis. Witnessing the results of the hormone treatments and her return to her natural demeanor is what excites me most about applying my observational skills in veterinary medicine.
Through my personal interactions and my experiences in the field, I acquired knowledge of the challenges, duties,