last day of externship :( During this externship I have learned to really appreciate the amazing work that animal rescues do. It is a lot of work to have to do by yourself, and a lot to remember. I really appreciate that even though the owners know how much wok it is, they continue to rescue more and more animals. I personally think that I fit in very well on this farm because the people here aren't afraid to just dive in, no matter what the task is. I think I could learn to be more assertive and not be afraid to speak up. In this last year I have really worked on solidifying what I want to do after college as a career, and this farm has really helped me know that I want to be able to work with livestock animals at some point and in some way. I wonder why you don't see as many rescue organzations like Tevaland in California. Driving in New York you see a lot of deer and larger animals on the side of the freeway and I wonder if there is a way where we can take away both the risk of the animal dying while crossing the road but also the risk that comes to the human when they hit an animal. We all know that animals were here before us, but we took over their world by building malls, freeways, office buildings. What if there was a way to eliminate the risk that comes with collisions with animals by building a passage way that goes over the freeway, allowing them to safely pass, other countries have implemented this idea, why can't America? I learned very quickly that it is very important to build strong bonds with your peers and collaboration is key in this kind of working environment. metaphor for my future The author of this book Temple Grandin as well as the book itself have helped me decide the path I want to take in college. I realized that anyone can learn and study to become a vet but not everyone has the special understanding of animals that I realize I do. I am very fond of the work she has done and the difference she has made through slaughterhouses all over.
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Makenna albanoMy name is Makenna Albano and I am a senior at High Tech High International, I am attending Colorado State University in the fall and I am majoring in animal science. I have a lot of experience with animals but not as much with larger animals and farm animals. For my senior year externship I chose to fly to New York and work on a farm that rescues and rehabilitates all kinds of animals. I am very excited to get the farm animal experience, at this farm they have all kinds of animals such as goats, horses,bunnies, cats, chickens, pigs, rats, ferrets and more!!! |