Tag: Online learning
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Online learning vs the university experience
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With education secretary Gavin Williamson recently coming forward to suggest that universities should reduce their fees if they choose not to return to face-to-face teaching, the question is being asked once again if online teaching can really hold its own against the real thing? Loneliness One of the main trials of the vet course has…
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Impostor syndrome: a pandemic among vet students
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The nature of the vet course is inherently competitive, with the odds stacked against you from the very beginning. During our A-levels we are told that only 1 out of every 5 to 10 applicants make it to vet school, and that you’re lucky to get a single interview or offer (any more than that…
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Tips for studying in self isolation
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I feel the phrase “the show must go on” is going to apply heavily to the student community over the coming months – vet students included. Universities across the country are moving their teaching and examinations to an online platform, which means that for a lot of young academics, come rain or shine (or, it…
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Getting my ducks in a row: VN council and beyond
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This is going to be an odd blog to write, so hold on… It’s nearly the end of April and, in just a couple of days, voting for the 2019 RCVS VN council is set to close. However, for only the second time anyone can remember, two spaces are available on council, with only two…