Study Abroad
Studying abroad at Harper Adams University immersed me in applied animal behavior and veterinary physiology across multiple species, including canine, equine, dairy, swine, and laboratory animals. Through hands-on dissection labs, physiotherapy techniques, hydrotherapy, ethogram development, and gait analysis using pressure-sensitive walkways, I engaged directly with quantitative movement analysis and behavioral assessment tools.
Exposure to these techniques shaped my interest in translational research and directly influenced my later work in canine osteoarthritis studies. As a recipient of the Honors Experiential Learning Summer Fund and the Chancellor’s Study Abroad Scholarship, I also completed outreach presentations to share the impact of this experience.
From take off, to London, to Snowdonia, to Wales, and landing back home.
These photos represent hands-on learning in animal behavior and physiology, including gait analysis, operant conditioning, and lab animal behavior. Through practical application — from analyzing equine locomotion to training behavior using stimulus cues — I strengthened my ability to connect theory with observable, measurable outcomes.
Underwater Treadmill
This session illustrates how underwater treadmills combine buoyancy and resistance to strengthen musculature, improve gait mechanics, and enhance controlled rehabilitation outcomes.
Pool Hydrotherapy
Observing hydrotherapy sessions demonstrated how veterinary physiotherapists use water-based exercise as a low-impact yet effective modality to improve mobility, reduce pain, and support rehabilitation in animals.