New entering MS1 here
I'm worried I'm making a huge mistake...
I was accepted to some medical schools and even my top choice but it's really far from home (3 hours by plane) and I completely underestimated the toll that would take on me. I visited a number of times and I loved it. I chose the school because everyone has helpful, supportive and happy. And they are but I'm afraid it might not be enough to fill the void.
I've lived at home for the past year working and I got used to it, so used to it that I had all of my friends back from home and even a new girlfriend for the first time since high school whom is amazing and a perfect match for me (got serious after these acceptances, right before school starts). I've also finally gotten to a good point with my family where we are very close. and now I have to leave. It really hurts to lose my support system and I'm not sure I can do it. I had to choose the school far away because the closest I got into was 3 hours away driving and much lower tier but now I'm wishing I went there ...
I know it's not that bad and I move back at the end but then I'll be in residency and unlikely to enjoy these relationships that keep me grounded (if theyre even still there)
I'm afraid now of the future, of school, of being a doctor and it's all new to me because I've wanted it for so long and still do but the loss of my support system is rough.
I'm hoping my nerves will cool and I can assimilate into school just fine but does anyone have any constructive advice or suggestions on what to do? get out while I can before I pay? stick it out see if things improve? help.
I'm worried I'm making a huge mistake...
I was accepted to some medical schools and even my top choice but it's really far from home (3 hours by plane) and I completely underestimated the toll that would take on me. I visited a number of times and I loved it. I chose the school because everyone has helpful, supportive and happy. And they are but I'm afraid it might not be enough to fill the void.
I've lived at home for the past year working and I got used to it, so used to it that I had all of my friends back from home and even a new girlfriend for the first time since high school whom is amazing and a perfect match for me (got serious after these acceptances, right before school starts). I've also finally gotten to a good point with my family where we are very close. and now I have to leave. It really hurts to lose my support system and I'm not sure I can do it. I had to choose the school far away because the closest I got into was 3 hours away driving and much lower tier but now I'm wishing I went there ...
I know it's not that bad and I move back at the end but then I'll be in residency and unlikely to enjoy these relationships that keep me grounded (if theyre even still there)
I'm afraid now of the future, of school, of being a doctor and it's all new to me because I've wanted it for so long and still do but the loss of my support system is rough.
I'm hoping my nerves will cool and I can assimilate into school just fine but does anyone have any constructive advice or suggestions on what to do? get out while I can before I pay? stick it out see if things improve? help.