5 Fantastic Experiences of Medical College

Getting into medical College is absolutely no joke. It takes hard work and high grades to even get the admission. As a general rule of thumb, the smarter you are, the higher your chances. But does that make medical college a sort of prison? Are you expected to be studying the entire time? Do you have to sacrifice on everything else? The answer is no. Medical college can actually be fun. It can be a lifetime experience. It can also be personally fulfilling. It all depends on your mindset and your attitude. But many students have no idea what to really expect. Here are 5 fantastic experiences of medical college you can expect to have:

1. You won’t only be studying medicine

You will be required to work on skills which fall outside the academic study. Nevertheless, these skills are essential to becoming a good doctor. For instance, you may be asked to participate in a drama or music show. This allows you to get used to performing in front of people and strangers sometimes. Consequently, you will be comfortable to present at a conference or in front of your colleagues later.

2. You will make close friends at medical school

Do not be mistaken! I’m not saying you will make close ‘doctor’ friends. People in sports teams or university students societies build close bonds during this time. They hang out together. They share college experiences together. The most important thing is that you always have something to talk about. There is always something to discuss. For example, morning lectures and last week’s football match or how boring a lecturer is.

3. You will be up to date with latest medical research

Studying medicine is a way to stay on the front line of current scientific research related to medicine. Medical school is not all about textbooks. Lecturers encourage students to be actively involved. They are informed about latest advances and discoveries. Students get to attend seminars. Some are lucky enough to be sent for conferences. You can later boast about it to your friends and family.

4. You will be among very intelligent people

Medical students are carefully selected to be granted admission. As such, they are both highly capable and extremely hard working individuals. And if you get into medical school, the same can be said about you. Being surrounded by such brilliant minds, you are bound to learn something. This will help you grow into a better, more intelligent and wiser person.

5. You will learn anatomy beyond mere pictures

Studying anatomy is often mistaken with looking at pictures. You can, however, expect to be dealing with live subjects in your years at medical school. At good institutions such as Cambridge, students are made to dissect a dead body in their very first year. You are made to hold a scalpel and get involved.

Being a medical school student is a privilege. You can either make the most out of it or you can rethink your decision right now. Either way, you now at least know about the 5 top fantastic experiences you can expect to have at medical college.

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