Reflection

If you are applying to our BVSc and/or AGEP programmes you will have to complete our SAQ. Within the SAQ we want to see you have truly engaged with and given thoughtful consideration of the experiences you have had. When engaging in any ‘experience’ we encourage you to consider a specific situation and reflect upon the lessons you have learned.

Questions you might want to think about:

• What will I learn on the programme?
• How will I learn on the programme and what attributes do I have which would support me on the programme?
• What challenges might I face on the programme and how might I over-come those?
• What career paths / job roles would be available to me post-graduation and what do I find appealing / less appealing about those careers/roles?
• What opportunities and challenges might I face as a veterinary surgeon
• How might I overcome challenges faced?

The RCVS has provided guidance on why and how to reflect: How do I reflect? - Professionals (rcvs.org.uk)

You might find it useful to use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) framework to reflect on your experiences, considering the Situation you were in, what your Task was, what Action you took and what the Result was.

Please note we are looking for detailed descriptions and reflections that show a true insight of you and your experiences. We recommend that you concentrate on the ‘I’ instead of the ‘we’ of whatever scenario you choose to share with us.