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Hey guys,
So, I've been extremely indecisive the past couple of months about what I want to study. I know for sure that I want to study something in the health field, there's no question about it. I have already finished one and a half year studying psychology, but then I realised that it wasn't for me since I love facts and personally, I don't think there is enough certainty in that subject.
I have always leaned towards going to medical school but I just dread the thought of long work hours and the fact that I'd always be on call. So I was considering dentistry or physical therapy. I know those fields aren't similar, but I would help me so much if I could get some opinions. I can't shadow health care professionals in my country so you guys would be an enormous help!
I've always been very much into general health and I've always been into sports. So, I thought physical therapy might be a good option since you work with the body and help people gain something they've lost and/or never really had (specific movements and such). You don't always see results right away and it might take weeks or even months for someone to gain ability- which is off-putting for me since I'm quite impatient.
I'll be honest, I've never really considered dentistry since I never thought I'd be into it. But now, I'm looking at the programs and how it all works and I think it's very exciting! I've always wanted to be a surgeon. I'm not grossed out about pus, blood or anything like that. I've always been an artist, I love drawing (but I only seem to be good at it when I have something in front of me to draw after, can't really draw as well on my own- but I'm not terrible at it either). I'm a huge perfectionist- but I must admit, sometimes I lose all faith in myself if things aren't "perfect" (maybe not the best trait). But maybe dentistry is a good balance? I kind of get to be a surgeon, I get to help people, it takes skill and fine movements to do the things dentists do- It's a challenge, but definitely a fun one.
Both fields excite me- Can you guys help me with my indecisiveness?
Thank you and have a great day!
P.s. I'm sorry for any typos or grammatical errors. English isn't my first language.
So, I've been extremely indecisive the past couple of months about what I want to study. I know for sure that I want to study something in the health field, there's no question about it. I have already finished one and a half year studying psychology, but then I realised that it wasn't for me since I love facts and personally, I don't think there is enough certainty in that subject.
I have always leaned towards going to medical school but I just dread the thought of long work hours and the fact that I'd always be on call. So I was considering dentistry or physical therapy. I know those fields aren't similar, but I would help me so much if I could get some opinions. I can't shadow health care professionals in my country so you guys would be an enormous help!
I've always been very much into general health and I've always been into sports. So, I thought physical therapy might be a good option since you work with the body and help people gain something they've lost and/or never really had (specific movements and such). You don't always see results right away and it might take weeks or even months for someone to gain ability- which is off-putting for me since I'm quite impatient.
I'll be honest, I've never really considered dentistry since I never thought I'd be into it. But now, I'm looking at the programs and how it all works and I think it's very exciting! I've always wanted to be a surgeon. I'm not grossed out about pus, blood or anything like that. I've always been an artist, I love drawing (but I only seem to be good at it when I have something in front of me to draw after, can't really draw as well on my own- but I'm not terrible at it either). I'm a huge perfectionist- but I must admit, sometimes I lose all faith in myself if things aren't "perfect" (maybe not the best trait). But maybe dentistry is a good balance? I kind of get to be a surgeon, I get to help people, it takes skill and fine movements to do the things dentists do- It's a challenge, but definitely a fun one.
Both fields excite me- Can you guys help me with my indecisiveness?
Thank you and have a great day!
P.s. I'm sorry for any typos or grammatical errors. English isn't my first language.
