Veterinary and Me

Today the results of UPU is announced and most of my friends who sat for the 2012 STPM exam is particularly anxious about their university placement. Which brings me back to 16th July 2012 when I was checking for my university placement.

I was in the United Kingdom for my holiday. Waking up at 7.00am that day (UK time), it suddenly struck me that it was the day to check my placement result. I was anxious and I know, once I've logged into the website, my life would change forever.

And so there was, UMK - SARJANA MUDA PERUBATAN VETERINAR. Appearing right in front of my eyes. I admit, I was quite disappointed at that time. A part of me still wish that I would get into the Medicine faculty despite my CGPA from my matriculation. But in other ways, lucky me, for getting the first choice in my list. (Strategy of placing your choices during application - VERY CRUCIAL)

The first semester was quite a struggle. Struggle to fit into the new environment, new study life, new course, new people to meet. EVERYTHING. The orientation was mentally and physically exhausting. Writing this now do brings back memories of me being the freshman walking around the odd campus of Kota Bharu (main campus). I am so glad when the orientation week was over, it was finally time to get down and real for my varsity life.

Time flies like an arrow, (fruit flies like a banana. Haha. Get it?) the first semester was over by the time I knew it. Academically, I didn't achieve as what as I have targeted. Hell, in my book, that was a hard core failure. It was pretty hard for me, not getting the GPA I was aiming. But honestly, veterinary is not an easy course. It requires much much more than just hardwork and good memory power. So I decided to buck up for the coming semesters. It was time to push myself harder into the next level.

The 2nd semester - HECTIC. The courses were much more demanding, especially with subjects such as Nutrition and Biochemistry taking up 4 credit hours each. Student association cramming lots of important faculty events in the mean time. And how could we forget about the constant quizzes and test, assignments and presentations? It was any students' worst nightmare. But with a little push from my previous semester, I would say some improvement have been seen in me. Keeping my fingers crossed, hoping to achieve my goal this time. Yea, the 2nd semester result is yet to be announced.

So here I am now, currently in my 3rd semester (1st short semester) in Padang Tembak, Pengkalan Chepa, Kota Bharu, Kelantan. The first year of my semester is ending by the end of this July. What awaits me next is a sheep farm in Setiu, Terengganu for my 1st ever industrial training as a veterinary student. I guess I should keep this blog updated for further references of aspiring veterinarians.

Sorry for keeping this blog post really short. If you have any inquiries about UMK Veterinary course, please feel free to comment below. I would be happy to assist you in any way I am capable of. Until then, cheers.

PS: Piling assignments. I should stop procrastinating.