Studying veterinary medicine can be a simple decision if you love animals. However, studying a program like this also means taking on a series of responsibilities and being aware of how important these professional’s work is.

Different to a doctor, the veterinary can’t speak with their patients, therefore, you must be very methodic, observant and centered in order to comprehend and identify what your animal patients may be suffering from.

The veterinary medicine program is part of the medicine area, with a focus on animal anatomy. The tools these professionals acquire allow them to deepen their knowledge about the world of animals, which gives them the option to work wherever they see fit.

The world of veterinary science is vast. According the American Veterinary Medical Association, there are 40 different certified specializations. Besides that, you can work in different areas like diseases, research, exotic animal care, farms, or you can also have your own veterinary clinic.

It is very important that you decide very carefully what you want the focus of your career to be, so during your studies, you can get all the necessary tools to develop in an integral and professional way.

Moreover, you should consider that when you’re dealing with animals, you also have to be prepared for things not to go the way you planned them. Animals are much more sensitive and anything can make them uncomfortable or nervous, from the temperature of a place to someone that may seem scary to them.

Finally, you should always bear in mind that most of the time you will not only be working with animals, but you also need to consider the owners of your patients. Therefore, developing patience and being able to support them so they can trust you is also a very important factor when working in the field of veterinary medicine.

Remember that the most important thing to know whether you’re prepared to study veterinary science or not is being sure that you want to work to benefit animals and their wellbeing.

Do you have friends in Chile? Are you curious as to why they spend the month of September celebrating with their friends and family? If you don’t understand the reason behind so much celebration, here we tell you why this month is so important for Chileans.

September is known in Chile as the month of “chilenidad” (the pride of Chile and being Chilean). Like many other places in the world, Chile celebrates its independence and the entire country is part of the party. During September 18, 19 and 20, Chile celebrates with dances, typical food, and of course, the entire family.

September 18^th

On this day, we celebrate to commemorate the proclamation of the First Governing Body, which took place in 1810. This was the first step in Chile’s independence process and which led to its emancipation from Spain. Due to this, the 18 and the 19 are official holidays all over the country so everyone can celebrate.

Fondas and Ramadas

During this time of year, the country dresses up with the national colors: white, red and blue. Most Chileans display the country’s flag outside their houses. There are some who prefer enjoying the holidays at home, while others prefer the countryside or the beach.

However, the meeting point are the fondas and ramadas. These places are similar to fairs and in them you can find all kinds of Chilean traditions: dances, food, music, drinks, typical dishes like empanada de pino (similar to a pasty, filled with meat and other ingredients), choripán (a grilled sausage usually served in a marraqueta—a type of bread typical in Chile, similar to a short hot dog bun, but not quite the same), mote con huesillo (a dessert or drink made with boiled wheat, dehydrated peaches and their juice), among other delicious options.

You can also see dance performances that represent the different areas of the country, or learn about Chile’s flora and fauna, among other activities, like dancing cueca –Chile’s tradional dance—with your friends and family and sharing a great moment of celebration.

A Month of Unity and Celebration

Definitely the best part of spending September in Chile (besides the fact that it’s a month of joy and celebration) is that everyone identifies with the same historic event, strengthening and enjoying the country’s roots, its identity and culture.