Reddit and What I Found There

This blog will explore Reddit and what people are talking about concerning Veterinary Sciences.

Is the Veterinary Path Worth It?

Q: What kinds of things do people in the Reddit forums seem to be arguing about, debating, disagreeing about or otherwise engaging in meaningful exchanges of ideas about?
A: Most of the discussions I have found on Reddit with regards to Veterinary Sciences are centered around information on veterinary school and making the right decisions. I did not find a lot / if any debates about any issues. Most of the questions people asked were met with the same responses. For example one post focused on in-home euthanasia. Most people responded the same saying it was very comforting and essentially mentally easier to do an in-home euthanasia.

Q: In your opinion, what are the two most interesting debates/disagreements you found in the Reddit forums? 
A: Like I previously stated I did not find any riveting debates on Reddit but I did find some useful posts.One post almost screamed my name because it was a question from the point of view of a second semester freshman pursing a pre-veterinary degree. This is very helpful being in the same position as this person and getting advice from current veterinary students about the paths we should take. Their advice will ultimately help me achieve my goal of getting into a graduate school. Another post is lead by Dr.Claire Simeone, a veterinary specialist. This is incredibly interesting to me because I am still trying to decide whether I want to be a large / exotic animal veterinarian or a marine biologist. Her vast array of knowledge for these peoples questions is amazing and something I strive to become one day.

Q: Overall, what impression do you get of your discipline based on what you saw happening in the Reddit forums? Were the people in those forums talking in ways you expected or did not expect, about things you anticipated they'd be talking about or things you had no idea they'd be discussing? 
A: Since going through twitter and not finding many debates, I was not expecting to find too many debates concerning veterinary sciences on Reddit. I was not expecting such an emphasis on the school aspect, however. I personally have never talked to a current veterinary student so being able to actively engage in a conversation with at least one is really cool. A lot of the comments emphasized how difficult the road is through veterinary school. I understand the road will be long and difficult and there will be times when I wonder why I chose the path I did, but, taking a step back, all graduate level jobs are difficult. I could get scared and choose an easier path with a less satisfying job. Or I could push through all the hard work and come out the other side with a career I am going to love. The alternate is true that I could attempt veterinary school and not succeed but I am willing to take that risk to go after something I am going to love.