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| Added Aug 29th, this is a SNEAK PEAK of what I did for my veterinary internship! Little did I know when I first started - I haven't edited my posts from Ghana, I just added pictures when I returned home. Enjoy! |
This is my first blog, so I'd like to introduce myself properly.
First off, I'm a proud owner of a corgi. She's probably more adventurous than I am. We are both accomplished kayakers, and we spend a lot of our time paddling through the New Jersey marshes. (Though of course I do all the work.)
Second, about me, I've actually never been off of North America. That's right, I've hardly ever been out of the US, and I haven't even been to Canada, let alone Europe, Asia, or Africa.
Thirdly, I've got a great interest in veterinary medicine. Small animals, large animals, zoo animals - they're all interesting to me, as a pre-veterinary student. And that's exactly why I've chosen to go to Africa, to pursue that passion while introducing myself to the different cultures and techniques of another country's veterinary medicine.
Ghana is a west African country on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, and the city I will be working in is Kumasi, or the old capital of Ghana. The region I will be traveling to is famous for its Ashanti culture along with the culture's Kente cloth and Golden Stool.
The reason I will be traveling to this region is for a veterinary internship - I will be treating both small animals (dogs and cats) as well as occasionally travel to rural areas to treat livestock and production animals. I have shadowed a dairy cattle veterinarian over this summer and spring break, so one of the things I'm most looking forward to is the difference between our veterinary medicine and agriculture and that of an entirely different country!
This is the agriculture I'm used to, so I can't wait to contrast it with what I see in Ghana. (This is Pennsylvania, for comparison. There's lots of corn this time of year.) I leave on Sunday, and I can't wait!
As first to post a comment, naturally our hearts and prayers go along with you, Marisa. Mom, Luke, and oh yes, Shiba, are very, very proud of you. Shiba would like you to find out if squirrels live in Ghana, and if so, she could be of help to the government there. Love, Dad
ReplyDeleteHey Marisa, I work with your dad and feel privileged that he would share this with his co-workers - what a treat!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is YOU GO GIRL!! And for your dad's sake, I will keep you in my prayers.
All the best, Victoria
Thank you!
DeleteWhat a wonderful way to share your experience with your professors!
ReplyDeleteOf course. Who else better to share with?
DeleteLove the goat tongue. One of my favorite shots (get it?) Just enjoying his/her first interaction with the new vet intern.
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