Survey: the glitter, the gold, and the trenches of your D1

[BenFranklin]

So for the former 1st yrs, current, and drop outs-- what was the easiest and hardest aspect/subject/adjustment/discipline of your new frontier?

just like to read some experienced words...

first is the worst, second is the hardest?
second years too, join in...share, release, vent

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[DDSSlave]

Just the amount of never ending material to study is hard enough. Specifically, I'd say gross practicals and waxing practicals were hardest. I can't think of the "easiest part" off the top of my head, so I'll leave it at that.

 

[toothcaries]

not only will u have to study and prepare for your classes...you will have preclinical projects/practice demanding your time.

if u didnt grow up playing contra and metroid, and you dont have "natural" hand skills...you will have to develop them.

dental school is similar to trying to drink water from a fire hydrant.
the material will not kill you...it is the sheer volume.

the key is learning to manage your time well...and avoiding the plague of so many students everywhere (procrastination)