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Becoming A Veterinarian
A room-mate from hell

It was approaching her first semester at The University of Texas, when Sarah left her hometown to further her studies in Veterinary Medicine. She lived in a small village just outside San Fernando, Trinidad, which was very peaceful and quiet. She loved helping the animals in her community in whatever way she could, since her life long goal was to become a Veterinarian. Becoming a veterinarian would make her the first professional vet in her community. She was a very intelligent and kind person, who dedicated most of her time to her studies. Just the thought of having to leave her sweet little home town broke Sarah’s warm heart into a thousand pieces, but she knew she was doing the right thing. Her parents were supportive
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Everything seemed like a bed of roses, but she was in for a big surprise. When she arrived at the university she was forced to broad with two other girls, Katie and Jasmine in a three bedroom flat just outside campus. Katie and Jasmine were both studying veterinary medicine just like Sarah, but they did not posses the same desire and ambition like she did. They both came from wealthy families who owned top businesses across the country. They were spoiled brats who always got what they wanted and got away with practically murder. Sarah was in such a dilemma she had no other choice than to live with them.
As the days swooped by Sarah and her roommates got along quite well, and were forming a good relationship. Sarah managed to Volunteer every week at a local animal clinic, it gave her a peace of mind. She also, excelled in all her courses, paid her bills on time and was just living the perfect student life. That was not until she noticed a change in the behavior of her roommates, which she never saw
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Meanwhile, Sarah was tirelessly preparing herself for her first final exams at school with the long weekend ahead every minute was planned meticulously. After what seemed like hours slaving over countless books at the library, she wearily went home. Nearing the front door, to her horror she heard music booming and immediately got an intense headache. As she stepped into the living room it was packed like sardine in tins with a sea of faces she did not recognize. Beer and wrappers littered the floor, and the air was contaminated with smoke. Sarah pushed her way through the thick crowd nearly stumbling on her

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