In the midst of tiring days, rainy weather, and looming exams, stress levels among veterinary students have risen significantly. However, the class of 2013 decided to ease their stresses by bringing back an old tradition, Fancy Friday!
After digging deeply through drawers and closets for stashed away ties, suits, dresses, and heels, students in the class of 2013 showed up to classes on Friday dressed in their Sunday best. “There is nothing like a nice suit and a double Windsor knot to give you the confidence to make it through 6 hours of lecture on a Friday,” says Brian Toncray, class of 2013.
After classes ended, Fancy Friday continued. Students met for happy hour downtown at Block 15, ending the event with pints of beer and tasty food.
Overall, Fancy Friday was very successful in lightening the stressful environment, improving the camaraderie among the classmates, and most importantly, it was entertaining and enjoyable. Class of 2013 hopes that this event reminds other classes that even with escalating pressures, strains, and anxiety, veterinary students can still have fun. They also hope that it inspires other classes to come together and express themselves as well. Who’s going to be next?
Leslie Dunham, Class of 2013
