So I've decided to go back to college and I'm in Biology. I knew there was going to be a fetal pig dissection lab in this course, but I felt I could handle it. WELL, last night was another story. I broke down and ran out of the room crying. Seeing the poor guys was much different than I thought.
On a better note, this was the email that my professor and I exchanged. I thought this would make all my fellow vegan/vegetarian friends proud.
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 10:47 PM
To:
Subject: Pig Dissection Lab
Let me just start off by saying that I am trying very hard in this course. For some reason it does not come easy for me. I was aware of the pig dissection lab, but felt I could handle it. I have been vegetarian for 16 years, 6 of them being vegan, due to my moral standings. I wish to pass this course and I know walking out on that lab was not going to make my grade any better. Is there anything I can do to make this up? I can try my best to fillout the lab paperwork
based on the videos or I can try my best towrite the paper as asked. If i can not make it up, I understand.
Thanks,
Kim
My professor's response:
Kim,
I understand and respect your moral standings. I wish everybody is like you! I will drop this lab for you.
If you have any more concerns or questions feel free to ask!
-I
Guess it goes to show that standing up for yourself can do some good. :)
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