Yes, I would.

I'm currently a Zoology and Chinese major at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

I'd like to attend Western University of Health Sciences Vet. School, (reverence for life policy, YEAH BABY!) Tufts University Vet. School, Colorado State University Vet. School, UC-Davis Vet. School or maybe Murdoch University Vet. School in Australia.

I would like to eventually practice complementary medicine in a private, small animal practice. I’d like to also expand my specialization to include things like alpacas, horses, birds, small animals and exotics but I don’t know if that will happen. That’s a heck of a lot of school! I just know that I want to work with “pets” only and never any “industry” animals/racing horses/racing greyhounds, etc. In my mind animals are not ours to be used for food, clothing, entertainment, or experimentation. There is probably nothing I hate more than a factory farm!

By complementary medicine I mean taking the best from alternative and conventional systems of medicine. Conventional medicine has developed amazing surgical techniques, which can solve problems that alternative medicine could never touch. However, I agree with veterinarian Joanne Stefanatos who has said “There is nothing in conventional medicine today that treats chronic degenerative conditions as successfully as holistic therapies.” I've felt immense frustration with Conventional medicine throughout my life because on many occasions I feel it only addresses symptoms with short-term solutions and doesn't take “big picture” into account. This is why I would like to see it combined with the less invasive alternative solutions!

Growing up in Hawai'i exposed me to a lot of Asian culture and tradition. I have studied Chinese language since the 7th grade and am currently enrolled in Chinese 201 here at UW-Madison. I would love to go to China and learn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture from a school there!

The prospect of getting into veterinary school really scares me. Half the time I don't feel like I'll ever get there....but I know I'll be a good vet and that is what inspires me. I've looked into other animal related careers ....including Wildlife Management ...but they don't appeal to me as much as working one on one with pet people and companion animals.

These upper level science courses are kicking my butt though! Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Oh My!