Advice from Brookely

Hi everyone! I am sitting down to write this blog mere hours after returning from a whirlwind trip to Oregon State University, so please excuse any glaring mistakes. The 18 hour suburban ride home from the beautiful city of Corvallis, Oregon gave me a lot of time to reflect on the first half of fall semester, and also on how much I can’t stand 18 hour suburban rides. Despite my current state of sleep deprivation I have to admit I feel somewhat refreshed after spending a few days away from campus. It’s easy to get lost in the chaos of midsemester and I have realized it’s important to take time to focus on something other than class and work every once in a while. In truth, I am much more productive when I have the chance to spend just a bit of time not thinking at all about school, tests, assignments, etc. I’m sure you all have heard this advice before but I believe it is worth reiterating; find time to do something you enjoy every once in a while! Now, an 18 hour car ride may not normally be my cup of tea, but getting to spend time with good friends and tour a wonderful city and veterinary school definitely is. I encourage everyone to find something they enjoy (not related to school) and spend at least an hour every week on that activity. For example, when not driving a carload of people to a distant state, I really enjoy hiking and skiing and I try to make time at least once a week to hike, cross-country, or downhill ski. Whatever your interest, I guarantee taking some time to just enjoy life will remind you why you are here at UW in the first place. I wish you all the best of luck on midterms and hope you will find the thing that reminds you why you put up with class, work, and Laramie weather!

Happy almost ski-season!

-Brookely

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