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Third-year veterinary student Sydney Hewitt is a member of WSU’s regional program in veterinary medicine with Utah State University, Montana State University, and the University of Idaho.
Thanks to the program, she was able to spend the first two years of her veterinary studies in her home state of Utah. She is completing her third and fourth years in Pullman, receiving her education at the same cost as an in-state student.
She encourages anyone considering veterinary school – even those living in nearby states like Utah – to apply to WSU.
“I want applicants to know the knowledge and experience they’d gain in the program is high quality, valuable, and so amazing!” she said. “I appreciate that Utah residents pay in-state tuition because I want to do all that I can to reduce the amount of debt I finish school with. I also was very happy about studying in Utah for the first two years because I was able to maintain a close proximity to my family and friends.”
Sydney, who is interested in small animal emergency medicine, has also appreciated the many hands-on learning and training experiences that students receive at WSU.
“I’ve loved all of the hands-on experiences I’ve participated in. They’ve been valuable and created fun memories of veterinary school,” she said.
Many opportunities are available through various student clubs that have been established in the program.
“There’s a club for pretty much any interest in veterinary medicine,” she said. “I am in the Student American Veterinary Medical Association, the Emergency Medicine Club, and the Dental Club at WSU.”
Sydney also noted faculty are helpful and approachable and that she has become close friends with many of her peers in the program.
“The faculty are all very friendly and always willing to help, and they treat us as if we are future colleagues rather than just students,” she said. “I’ve also made many lifelong friends inside and outside of my cohort. Making so many friends who are experiencing similar challenges as me has been awesome!”