A lot of factors influenced my course selection. Personally, Agricultural Science was the only subject that I was very good at when I was in secondary school which then helped me to make easy career choices. I was then driven to pursue a diploma in Agricultural Science at the Guyana School of Agriculture where I thought that my skills had developed and I now see myself being ready to branch off from studying General Agriculture to focusing on an area in Animal Health or Animal Production/Science.

While at the Guyana School of Agriculture I would work on the Livestock farm during semester breaks, where there were intense training and one on one with the farm veterinarian and the other livestock production specialists. Due to the farm being a mixed one what was most interesting to me was the hands-on experience gained from carrying out different animal husbandry practices on the different types of domesticated animals. This helped me to become versed and in the knowledge of each type of the different farm animals. I was fortunate to witness the farm veterinarian carrying out a Caudal Fold Tuberculin, (CFT) which is a screening test for tuberculosis. It was my first time viewing an activity of that nature and it inspired me to research animal pathology.

I also found fascinating the feed computation method fascinating, where the feed was mixed on the farm with the best results in mind based on the age and purpose of the animals. The importance of proper sanitation methods to help to prevent and control the spread of diseases were also of vast interest to me.

After the completion of my Diploma, I failed to gain employment in the Livestock Sector of my country but that did not hinder me from pursuing my goals. To broaden my knowledge I would do voluntary work on livestock farms in the area in which I live. And also attend seminars and training sessions held by the Guyana Livestock Authority. Books and articles in the areas of Veterinary Pathology and Animal Nutrition are also great sources of knowledge and insight for me because I believe that to get maximum production out of livestock we must determine the best possible mix of feed to give to them at each stage and to prevent any disease outbreak.

I also am a part of a non-profit charitable organization by the name of R.E.A.C.H which main aim is to provide help to the less fortunate. REACH has helped me to develop my teamwork and leadership skills since I am the Event Coordinator for the organization. I also do voluntary teaching at the secondary school I previously attended since there is a shortage of Agricultural Science teachers at the institution. I am also a member of the Community Development group in the West Canje district in which I live. Apart from work and the other activities I am involved in I enjoy playing cricket and football and watching television series in my free time.

I have gained some amount of experience in this field of study and I do know for a fact that it will not be easy but I believe that with hard work and dedication that all things are possible and that I will be given the opportunity to pursue my course of choice.