Well, I suppose there is no point trying to hide who Dr. Scary is as he probably will read this at somepoint. Dr. Wilkinson at the U of A is our (students trying to get into vet school) go to guy. He is the director of animal care in the Faculty of Agrilculture, Life and Environmental Sciences. I have to explain my nickname, Dr. Wilkinson is not scary as in he is a large, mean, intimidating man, quite the opposite, he is caring, receptive and thoughtful, but he is scary by the way that he does tell the truth. And unfortunately for an average student like me (with a bad back no less), the truth is large, mean and intimidating. The truth is that it will be hard, if not very unwise to go through vet school with back pain like I have. It means I have to redo Chem 102 (thank you Steve Bergens, I will hate you forever). And I means I have to take Physics. BLEGH. But that's why you go talk to people who know what they are talking about, because you might think that you plan is rock solid but...see above.
That said, I heartily recommend anyone struggeling with the oppressive and overwhelming amount of information and tasks laid before you as you attempt to get into one of the most competitive programs, to see Dr. Scary. You might feel worse when you leave, but you'll feel better when you get in. Or at least that's what I'm hoping!
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