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1/2 Way to the Finish Line

Well my friends, I am sorry it has been so long since my last post. They warned me that the fifth and final year would be busy, but it still does not prepare you for the amount of time you are committed to uni. I am now so very busy but for different reasons. It is not because I am studying my bum off, although I do try to study occassionally. It is because almost every waking moment is spent at some type of rotation. It is fantastic though, dont get me wrong. Being able to apply all I have lea… Continue

Posted by Christina Webb on May 15th, 2009 at 6:30am

how to become an Australian citizen??

Does anyone know how to go about becoming a citizen in Australia? In other words, if I graduate as a vet from Murdoch, would I automatically be able to practice as a vet there (coming from the U.S.), or are there other steps involved? Would I receive the same health benefits as a regular citizen, after graduating? I've heard that retirement benefits are fairly good in Australia, compared to the U.S. Once I became a citizen, would the same benefits apply to me, or is that only for native citizens… Continue

Posted by Sherry on May 4th, 2009 at 10:04am — 1 Comment

A couple more questions about Murdoch

Does anyone know if you get a good amount of wildlife experience as a vet student at Murdoch (compared to other vet schools)? It seems like it, from the pictures and the websites, but I know they can sometimes be a little misleading.

Posted by Sherry on May 4th, 2009 at 9:57am — 2 Comments

a few questions about Murdoch Veterinary School

1) Any advice on how to go about finding affordable, pet-friendly housing around Murdoch University? How much is rent and utilities in Perth, generally? Is is difficult to find vacant rentals? In other words, are there a fair amount of options available or is housing hard to find, like most college towns? 2) Does anyone know how much it would cost to send a dog (60lbs) and a cat to Perth, Australia (without going through a Pet Travel Agency)? Any idea how much to send a car? 3) Has anyone spok… Continue

Posted by Sherry on April 28th, 2009 at 1:14pm — 6 Comments

Are Oral Presentations required in Vet School?

I have a question that is kind of silly and childish, and I am almost embarassed to ask.....but are there oral presentations in veterinary school? One of my worst fears in life are oral presentations......I really have a complex. It has always been my dream to become a veterinarian, and as it is starting to become true I am almost getting too terrified to continue with it. Can anyone give me an idea on how a majority of the classes at Murdoch Vet School are structured (for example, are they hand… Continue

Posted by Suzie on April 28th, 2009 at 1:12pm — 5 Comments