Costa Rica: Veterinary Experience

This trip was truly everything I had hoped it was and so much more, and although it may sound cheesy, this trip truly did change my life forever. This trip taught me, someone who has always thought they would become a veterinarian, that really working as a veterinarian is very different than just in the pictures. This trip provides in-depth experiences working as, and with, veterinarians in an every day setting. Even after realizing that being a veterinarian wasn’t for me, I still enjoyed every moment of this trip from beginning to end. The activities when working with animals was hands on every step of the way. Even lectures were super engaging and fun. We worked with animals in so many different kinds of environments, which is really what helped guide me into what category I wanted to work in. For example; when working with horses, we were split into groups to practice veterinary care, and go on a fantastic horseback ride through the Costa Rican wilderness. We were also able to learn basic behavior about the horse, and then in turn how to use horse behavior when communicating with the horse. The community that I had on my trip was truly like no other I had ever experienced, everyone got along and by the third day everyone was like family. I was extremely nervous going on this trip, especially going by myself, but I will tell you that participating in this trip will be one of the best experiences of your entire life. Not only is this trip educational, but it also involves a ton of fun! And the best part is you have your best friends to do it with you every step of the way. If you have any interest in veterinary work, or even if you don’t, I would highly recommend going on this trip. You will never forget it.