Misinformation abounds on the Internet A professional in any field is not infallible — including, of course, veterinarians. Yet with seven to 10 years (or more!) of postsecondary education necessary to complete a veterinary degree, one would hope that consumers realize their local vet is a more reliable source of […]
Author: Carleigh Cathcart
Diary of a Vet Student: Sex in other species: fun factoids
Hyena reproduction is no laughing matter Whether it’s a silly Cosmo article or a sex special in The Ontarion, almost all of what we read about reproduction relates back to humans. As a veterinary student, I often find our own species quite boring, and sex is no exception. The animal […]
Diary of a Vet Student: Remembering the importance of balance
It’s okay to put yourself first sometimes For most Guelph students, the Christmas break was an excellent opportunity to spend time with family and friends, recuperating from the stress of the fall semester and exam season. Those of us at OVC (Ontario Veterinary College), however, not only returned to classes […]
Diary of a Vet Student: Taking challenges in stride
It’s not actually the end of the world “CATASTROPHIC THINKERS.” Our very first week of vet school included countless introductory activities, but the phrase that has stuck with me from all the obligatory orientation was “catastrophic thinkers.” In an amusing talk that also hit very close to home, a wise […]
Diary of a Vet Student: Just horsin’ around at OVC
Who says school can’t be fun? If you’re reading this, it means that I have survived my turn at Horse Care Week. Though I’m quite confident I’ve been walking around campus in a mildly comatose state as a result of five days’ sleep deprivation, I must admit that the experience was […]
Diary of a vet student: we’re in it for the money
Cash, good hours among pluses for profession When I tell people that I am going to be a veterinarian, the response is often something along the lines of, “Heh, gonna be living the good life with all that money, aren’t ’cha?” accompanied by an elbow nudge. Admittedly, this used to […]
Diary of a Vet Student: Why we don’t talk about welfare and why we should
U of G’s Animal Welfare Judging Team On the weekend of Nov. 18 and 19, I joined undergraduate, graduate, and veterinary coaches and students as part of the University of Guelph’s Animal Welfare Judging Team. Held in Ames, Iowa this year, the Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment Contest is an […]
Diary of a vet student: Our communication crisis – we talk, but do we listen?
On the Art of Veterinary Medicine Throughout our years at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), students are required to take a course called Art of Veterinary Medicine (AVM). The purpose of this course is to equip students in the program with the appropriate skills, behaviours, and attitudes necessary to best represent […]
Diary of a vet student: Finding my place in a new world
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Diary of a vet student: Reflections on what vet life en-tails
Striking a balance for the sake of mental wellness The University of Guelph is made up of seven awesome colleges, the collection of which has helped make our school one of the most comprehensive and diverse in the province. Roughly a month ago, I began my journey at ‘the one across […]
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The Ontarion publishes independent, student-produced news, opinion, and commentary for University of Guelph students so that they can make informed decisions in their lives. To do this, The Ontarion provides learning opportunities and training in journalism, media production, leadership, board governance, and other aspects of nonprofit news.
The Ontarion is the University of Guelph’s independent student newspaper. It began in 1951 as part of the Ontario Agricultural College and then began to represent the entire University of Guelph once it amalgamated in 1964. The Ontarion incorporated in May 1970 as The Ontarion, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation registered with the province of Ontario.