The Ideal University
What makes an ideal university? An ideal university is one which is student focused and centered on the needs of individual students. Having lectures and classes, which exceed 35 students', makes it impossible to obtain the best education possible. A university which is dedicated to making sure every student understands and learns at his or her own pace is one which is most effective. My "ideal university" is one which only accepts those students whom are veterinary majors. I have named my "ideal university" Jobs University. Jobs University would be one which will focus strictly on veterinary medicine and will work towards producing successful veterinarians.
Those students who are majoring in veterinary medicine, like me, would benefit to the highest degree by attending my "ideal university", Jobs University. This university would be one which resembles the Waldorf system schooling which "has forged a unique blend of progressive and traditional teaching methods that seem to achieve impressive results - intellectual, social, [and] even moral" (Oppenheimer 71). The effectiveness of the style of teaching and its effects on the students learning would be only part of the benefits of this university. Among basic academic subjects, the focus of study is math and sciences, subjects that are needed to become successful veterinarians. David Alsop, chairman of Association of Waldorf Schools of North America, calls these types of institutions the world's "best-kept education secret" because of their effectiveness in providing the best learning experience and environment (Oppenheimer 71).
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There are many differences between the book; To Kill a Mockingbird and the movie. Some differences are easy to spot and some aren’t. Many things that are in the book aren’t in the movie. Many of these things you don’t need, but are crucial to the plot of the book. Movies and books have differences and similarities, but many things in books MUST be included in the movie.
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For as long as I can remember, my childhood dream has always been wanting to become a veterinarian. While other kids were outside having fun at the playground, I was at the library reading books and learning about the different animals. However, as I matured, I realized that being a veterinarian isn’t just about caring for and assisting injured animals. Being a veterinarian means having the ability to make quick decisions in stressful situations, showing complete dedication and passion to this profession, and being able to effectively communicate to pet owners.
To apply to veterinary school, applicants must maintain a high college GPA and show a dedication and understand the field of veterinary medicine, This means it’s a must to work in the veterinary field and
In order to become a vet, years of schooling is involved. Planning ahead, some courses that should have already been taken before college are many science classes such as biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, zoology, microbiology, and animal science. Most of them are required by veterinary medicine programs. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college is also strongly recommended (Occupational Outlook Handbook). Another thing to consider is taking pre-veterinary courses. These courses typically emphasize science, and also business management and career development. These are especially useful for veterinarians interested in running their own practice (College Grad). Something to be aware of is that admission into veterinary medicine programs is very competitive. In 2012, less than half of the applicants were admitted into the program. A good thing to have on your application is experience, which is weighed very heavily. Particularity formal experience such as having worked with scientists in the health science field, but less formal experience such as working in an animal shelter is still helpful (Occupational Outlook Handbook).
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Almost every person who has graduated from high school has taken the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), which is generally used for college admissions. We all remember the stress of taking a test that could affect our future educational plans. Now due to the “No Child Left Behind Act” of 2001, this kind of test is now being administered to children from the 3rd to 8th grades as a way to determine if the school or teachers are educating them properly. High-stakes standardized tests of this nature should not be used to determine the educational abilities of either schools or the teachers.
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... cutting costs, veterinarians are not 100 percent sure if it’s the right move to make yet. (New Strides in Spaying and Neutering 1-5) The outlook on veterinarian’s technology is very promising, as well as the veterinarian doctor position. There will always be a need for veterinarians. With 61,400 current veterinary positions in the United States and 3,420 new job openings created each year, this field is definitely promising for any future veterinarians.
tests were primarily employed as measures of student achievement that could be reported to parents, and as a means of noting state and district trends (Moon 2) . Teachers paid little attention to these tests, which in turn had little impact on curriculum. However, in the continuing quest for better schools and high achieving students, testing has become a central focus of policy and practice. Standardized tests are tests that attempt to present unbiased material under the same, predetermined conditions and with consistent scoring and interpretation so that students have equal opportunities to give correct answers and receive an accurate assessment. The idea is that these similarities allow the highest degree of certainty in comparing result...
“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in proper diet, and in the cause and prevention of diseases.”