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Sofia Fernandes

I have one closing comment that sums it all up…I WANT TO GO BACK TO BELIZE!

August 22, 2019 by Sofia Fernandes Leave a Comment

This trip was short and bittersweet and has left a permanent mark on me. I got to work with so many special people and they taught me more than I could have ever imagined. I made many new friends from different places in the US and world. Our field experiences taught me a lot about […]

Filed Under: C.E.L.A. Belize Large Animal Veterinary Practices

Day 12(Thursday): Beef Cattle Injecting

August 22, 2019 by Sofia Fernandes Leave a Comment

When we were told that we would be injecting beef cattle again, I was completely terrified. My experience from the first beef cattle farm had me reluctant to do it again, but I knew I would feel great about myself if I faced my fears; especially on the very last field day. I turned out […]

Filed Under: C.E.L.A. Belize Large Animal Veterinary Practices

Day 11(Wednesday): Sheep and Goats 2

August 22, 2019 by Sofia Fernandes Leave a Comment

This day was a bit more challenging for me than Tuesday. When we first began vaccinating at the farm, I was having a lot of trouble with injecting the very wooly sheep and even spilled some of the vitamins through the wool because I thought it was the skin. I messed up this way about […]

Filed Under: C.E.L.A. Belize Large Animal Veterinary Practices

Day 10(Tuesday): Sheep and Goats

August 22, 2019 by Sofia Fernandes Leave a Comment

At the first farm, I honestly had so much fun running and catching sheep. It was a lot of fun and really cool to do something so hands-on, rough, and dirty. As for the second farm, it was really interesting going to the biosecurity research farm on Tuesday. I really loved the cleanliness of the […]

Filed Under: C.E.L.A. Belize Large Animal Veterinary Practices

Day 9(Monday): Horse physical exam+injections/dewormer

August 22, 2019 by Sofia Fernandes Leave a Comment

This was the most magical farm that I have ever been to. In fact, it may have been the most magical place I have ever been to, period. I loved being greeted by a giant group of waggly dogs and then getting to watch them get neutered. I wish I could have been one of […]

Filed Under: C.E.L.A. Belize Large Animal Veterinary Practices

Day 7(Saturday): San Antonio Free Spay and Neuter Clinic

August 22, 2019 by Sofia Fernandes Leave a Comment

This day was so cool and SO MUCH FUN!!! When I started my first position at the reception area, I really enjoyed interacting with the people who were bringing in their pets. I thought that I was going to be sort of shy and nervous but I ended up being really friendly and relaxed…I even […]

Filed Under: C.E.L.A. Belize Large Animal Veterinary Practices

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About Sofia Fernandes

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Hi everyone! My name is Sofia Fernandes and I am currently an upcoming sophomore at Rutgers University where I am majoring in Animal Science with a focus on Pre-Veterinary Medicine. Some things I like to do when I am not in class or studying include spending time with family and friends, exercising, visiting the animals on the farm, lifeguarding at the beach, volunteering, reading, and seeing movies. The fact that I will be studying in Belize this summer feels like a dream! I am beyond exhilarated to meet my classmates, work with the Belizean veterinarians and animals, and experience a culture that is unfamiliar to me. This is not something I could have ever imagined I would be lucky enough to experience after my very first year at Rutgers and I am beyond grateful for the opportunity!

Sofia Fernandes's Posts

  • I have one closing comment that sums it all up...I WANT TO GO BACK TO BELIZE!
  • Day 12(Thursday): Beef Cattle Injecting
  • Day 11(Wednesday): Sheep and Goats 2
  • Day 10(Tuesday): Sheep and Goats
  • Day 9(Monday): Horse physical exam+injections/dewormer

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