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Why I Want To Become A Veterinarian

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Ever since I was young, sitting in front of the TV with my cat watching Animal Planet, I have had a special interest in caring for animals. I was inspired by the veterinarians on the other side of the screen who were heroes in my eyes. Since then, it has been my dream to join their ranks and save the lives of peoples' beloved animal companions. Though I have learned more about the monumental effort it takes to become a veterinarian, nothing has deterred me; not even the eight years of college that loom ahead can change my mind. Animals have always been my best friends. They were there to dry my tears with their fur and give me something warm to cuddle when I felt alone in the world. My cat, Franklin, was my best friend growing up. He followed …show more content…

It was an extremely hard decision for 13 year old me to make, but I have moved past it. I will never forget the impact Franklin had on my life. I want to become a veterinarian to save lives. I don't want little girls and boys like I used to be to lose their best friends. I want to be an innovator in my field and speak for the animals that cannot tell a doctor what's wrong. I have kept my grades up and achieved high honors every year of my academic life, working harder than most others so someday I could get into a top school. Soon, that work may pay off. My dream school is Cornell where I'd like to study general biology for four years before applying to their prestigious veterinary program. Countless hours of studying and taking and retaking standardized tests have slowly but surely bettered my application to the point where I believe I stand a chance against thousands of applicants whose ambitions are just as large as mine. I took no breaks during high school. With a natural inclination for learning, my mother knew that I was bright and pushed me hard so I would get where I am today, for she refused to let me waste my

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