The agriculture is life podcast is a platform where Arneisha Smallwood, the Founder and CEO of Agriculture is Life, LLC has conversations with women of color in agriculture and related fields to discuss their experiences in ag and to create a safe space where they can be celebrated and voices can be heard.

Interested in becoming a Veterinarian? But don't know where to start... Don't worry, this interview with Ms. Nakia Coit will get you on track.

Nakia Coit is a recent graduate from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) and First-Year Veterinarian Student at Tuskegee University. Nakia holds a bachelor's of science degree in General Agriculture - Animal Science with a concentration in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. Ms. Coit is the first UMES student to be accepted into a veterinarian medicine program in the past 5 years. Since graduating , she has moved 700 miles away from home to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian. 

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Nakia's love for animals and how she knew that she wanted to be a veterinarian since the age of 8

• Key steps to take when applying for veterinarian medicine programs

• Tips on how to survive your first semester in Vet School

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Note: Audio becomes clearer at 6.00