Can you tell me more about the area? I have never been to Missouri. Sorry if that is super vague. I am thinking in terms of political climate, job opportunities for partners, nightlife (like concerts mostly), etc. I am from a city on the West coast but have spent undergrad in a fairly small town in the Midwest.
I think job opportunities just depend on what market you are looking for, but I've heard good things from spouses who moved here looking for a job. As far as nightlight goes, downtown here has a poop ton of bars, lounges, restaurants, you name it. The campus hosts concerts and things as well. So many things to do! (At least from a small town girl's perspective). My favorite thing about CoMo is that if you want a bigger city feel there is lots to find downtown (escape rooms, art museums, bars, dance clubs, etc etc etc), but if you simply go 10 minutes in any direction, you will find yourself in the middle of nature with a ton of hills, trails, lakes, and caves you can explore.
Second everything here. If you look up the blue note, you can see some concert schedules (it's smack in the middle of downtown). There is also a decent amount of street concerts/festivals, where they close off some streets of downtown.
The only thing I could think of that related to this for me was seminars run through my work. We have researchers come in and present on what they are studying, how it relates animals and humans, and what they have learned so far. I think this is the kind of thing they are looking for but I could be off.
I'm not sure if I would spread panic about therio being cut if we don't know the entire situation yet. There is plenty (2 years) worth of time for this to work out. PLUS, even if they cut the department, there will continue to be therio services (albeit some cut) through the food animal services. It is not disappearing, nor does this change the fact that if you are interested in therio there are other wonderful opportunities available to you.
Not trying to spread panic, sorry if I made it seem that way.
I know there are still a ton of issues to be worked out over this and lots of time to do so and that the program is not being completely cut. I read the letter that was sent out to students from the school. For me the indepth portion of therio that Mizzou offers appeals to me greatly for what I'm wanting to do for my future work so if the program will not be what it currently is, if I'm offered a position at Mizzou versus another school that will factor into whether or not I accept a seat at Mizzou based on the other programs. I think that if others are interested in the indepth portion of therio such as I am that they should be aware and follow the situation. I don't think anyone should make any decisions based on what is currently known, but merely be aware of the budget cuts going on at Mizzou and follow it.
Your worry is completely understandable, however, I still believe it is too early to start backing out of offers based off of therio alone. Especially since so many people have spoken up, I highly doubt they will eliminate therio.Not trying to spread panic, sorry if I made it seem that way.
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I appreciate and understand where you're coming from. I also think it's way too early to start making any decisions and agree and am sure there will still be many opportunities for therio. Just being aware of the budget cuts happening I think is something that everyone can appreciate.Your worry is completely understandable, however, I still believe it is too early to start backing out of offers based off of therio alone. Especially since so many people have spoken up, I highly doubt they will eliminate therio.
So let's say the worst happens and therio gets cut. There are still so many good opportunities to take. For example, I can guarantee that there will be an elective that will pop up that you can take at another school, or at another clinic. You also get 4 weeks of EFAST electives, which you can get LOTS of therio on. PLUS, you get 6 weeks of food animal, 4 weeks of externships (which can be therio involved), and 12 weeks of off blocks you can use for therio. You will be hard pressed to find this amount of experience in clinics elsewhere.
It's a shame that the department has the potential to be cut, but it's not like you won't' get therio at all. In fact, if you look, you will get the same amount if not tons more experience by going here. Just something to consider
Heard that. Super exciting news for Mizzou!As of yesterday, with our lovely new interim dean in place, it was decided (as we all thought and hoped for) that the decision to cut our Therio department was reversed (here).
60 OOS seats according to AAVMC ( University of Missouri Descriptor Page )
60 seats OOS!
I'm pretty (99%) sure it's the same reason why they want to know your high school rank and ACT score... it's just for statistical data. They won't blackmail or berate you for applying to or getting accepted at other schools.
Absolutely not. You can be missing an entire section of their experience segment and still be just fine, as long as the rest of your application is rounded and all that. It is recommended that you have all of those segments, and it might make you more competitive, sure, but I've met classmates who have never got cow experience or horse experience and here they are.
Well that's good to know! Thank you so much!
Yes. So example my physics 121 came from my physics department. Biochem 411 was in my chemistry department.
For OOS (typically):
Guys...interview invites normally go out in about 2-3 weeks!
Do you know when they went out last year?Guys...interview invites normally go out in about 2-3 weeks!
Oh wow! Do they assign us a specific day or do we get to pick?
We get to pick!!!!! At least my friend got to 2 years ago when she applied. Really hope that's still the case because the one weekend conflicts with one of the other schools I applied to.
You get to pick a date! (Just pick one before all the dates you want are picked haha).
No emails other than initial submission, if you have the three green check marks though you are good to go!
