Dental school is hell for me!

[ilovethesunset]

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Okay, I'm new in here..came across this website when I was looking for students as frustrated as me..I know that the problem I'm going through might probably be a very common one but hey, its not so common for someone like me who is usually a strong person.

I'm in the 2nd year of BDS (in India). I made the mistake of joining a dental school that claims to be one of the best schools in asia. I'm a good student, I'm doing pretty well academically but the stress is driving me crazy! The professors here are sadistic losers. They act like they are our bosses & treat us with no respect at all. Just yesterday, a professor walked past me & I stood up but for some reason (which I'm not aware of), didnt wish him 'Good Morning!'. That was one big crime according to him. He yelled at me for not wishing me, asked me if I didnt have basic manners & told me to get out of the building right then & there. I know I should have wished him but hey, I didnt deserve all that shouting! I felt & still feel so insulted! This is just one example of how profs over here are.

My school provides in-campus accomodation for all students & I made another mistake by opting for it. My room mates hate me, I hate them too. They've made my life horrible..they don;t let me study, spread false rumours about me..I'm so fed up of all this! I really can't stand people who do such juvenile things.

On top of all this, my friend who is from Malaysia quit after a suicide attempt & another friend also quit few days back. I got into dental school after a lotta hardwork & I don't wanna quit & let myself down but I really wanna know if its possible to survive dental school after all that I've gone through.

 

[pietrodds]

Okay, I'm new in here..came across this website when I was looking for students as frustrated as me..I know that the problem I'm going through might probably be a very common one but hey, its not so common for someone like me who is usually a strong person.

I'm in the 2nd year of BDS (in India). I made the mistake of joining a dental school that claims to be one of the best schools in asia. I'm a good student, I'm doing pretty well academically but the stress is driving me crazy! The professors here are sadistic losers. They act like they are our bosses & treat us with no respect at all. Just yesterday, a professor walked past me & I stood up but for some reason (which I'm not aware of), didnt wish him 'Good Morning!'. That was one big crime according to him. He yelled at me for not wishing me, asked me if I didnt have basic manners & told me to get out of the building right then & there. I know I should have wished him but hey, I didnt deserve all that shouting! I felt & still feel so insulted! This is just one example of how profs over here are.

My school provides in-campus accomodation for all students & I made another mistake by opting for it. My room mates hate me, I hate them too. They've made my life horrible..they don;t let me study, spread false rumours about me..I'm so fed up of all this! I really can't stand people who do such juvenile things.

On top of all this, my friend who is from Malaysia quit after a suicide attempt & another friend also quit few days back. I got into dental school after a lotta hardwork & I don't wanna quit & let myself down but I really wanna know if its possible to survive dental school after all that I've gone through.

are you american? you seem to type better english than most americans I know. Dental school sucks everywhere and now I know that it's an international dilemma. It's hard to stay positive in a concentration camp but just do what you need to do and if it's too much than walk away. Fortunately in india I would think the tuition burden is much less if you just walk away.

 

[lotexigeus]

Hang in there. Vent about the douchebags here all you want!

 

[WilsonJing]

if you are playing on coming to america after school, is the degree from india sufficient to take the boards?

 

[xhamburgersamx]

if you are playing on coming to america after school, is the degree from india sufficient to take the boards?

she has to enroll in an advanced standing program in the U.S. before getting a license to practice, new rule

 

[La fea]

Okay, I'm new in here..came across this website when I was looking for students as frustrated as me..I know that the problem I'm going through might probably be a very common one but hey, its not so common for someone like me who is usually a strong person.

I'm in the 2nd year of BDS (in India). I made the mistake of joining a dental school that claims to be one of the best schools in asia. I'm a good student, I'm doing pretty well academically but the stress is driving me crazy! The professors here are sadistic losers. They act like they are our bosses & treat us with no respect at all. Just yesterday, a professor walked past me & I stood up but for some reason (which I'm not aware of), didnt wish him 'Good Morning!'. That was one big crime according to him. He yelled at me for not wishing me, asked me if I didnt have basic manners & told me to get out of the building right then & there. I know I should have wished him but hey, I didnt deserve all that shouting! I felt & still feel so insulted! This is just one example of how profs over here are.

My school provides in-campus accomodation for all students & I made another mistake by opting for it. My room mates hate me, I hate them too. They've made my life horrible..they don;t let me study, spread false rumours about me..I'm so fed up of all this! I really can't stand people who do such juvenile things.

On top of all this, my friend who is from Malaysia quit after a suicide attempt & another friend also quit few days back. I got into dental school after a lotta hardwork & I don't wanna quit & let myself down but I really wanna know if its possible to survive dental school after all that I've gone through.

Hey,
I did BDS in India also. So I understand your position. Yes, the teachers can be really difficult and the littlest thing can set them off. Personal experience- I used to chew/suck lip, a para functional activity. A teacher thought that I was laughing at him (or trying not to). Got kicked out of clinic for that day. Sometimes they don't need a reason to get ticked off. It's a part of the game. Also as stressful years go, 2nd and 4th are worst, followed by 1st and the least stressful is the 3rd.

You say you are a strong person. Are you female as well? If you are a strong woman, sometimes they take peculiar/sadistic pleasure in trying to break your spirit. Happens a lot more than you think. So keep a brave face, in private you can brawl your eyes out. Consider taking Yoga/Mediation and Kick boxing/Karate/something energetic and strenuous. They help BIG time.

As far as coping goes, keep a low profile, show up to class/lab/clinic in time and turn in your work ahead of time. Try not to argue/disagree. Explore possibilities for off camps housing and make friends (non dentists) outside school. Trust me, it will be over soon.

Good Luck.

 

[Thaxil]

Dental school is not a place to have fun. Although many students made dental school into a popularity and drinking contest. It seem like a lot of them were making up for times missed in high school and college. I entered in to D-School as a married father who has already experimented with almost everything before. Also many students came from backgrounds of privilege and I did not find much common ground with them. I found many of them to be very superficial and concern over brands of watches, cars and shoes. I just did my work ignored the idiots and babies and left w/o many bruises. For the Professors, just think of them the same as cops. Some are in it for right reasons and other are there for the power trip. Just learn to avoid the professors who were punked for their lunch money in high school.

 

[ilovethesunset]

are you american? you seem to type better english than most americans I know. Dental school sucks everywhere and now I know that it's an international dilemma. It's hard to stay positive in a concentration camp but just do what you need to do and if it's too much than walk away. Fortunately in india I would think the tuition burden is much less if you just walk away.

No, I'm not American. I'm an Indian. & I think burden on students is much higher in India..Thank God, I survived my exams. I only have to worry about the results now 🙂

& thanks everyone! Your replies assured me that I'm not alone 🙂 Thanks! My family & friends here who are not related to dentistry think I'm just exaggerating!

P.S: Yes, I'm a girl..an Indian & no, I do not want to come to the US...may be for a vacation but not to work 🙂

 

[rarm1]

No, I'm not American. I'm an Indian. & I think burden on students is much higher in India..Thank God, I survived my exams. I only have to worry about the results now 🙂

& thanks everyone! Your replies assured me that I'm not alone 🙂 Thanks! My family & friends here who are not related to dentistry think I'm just exaggerating!

P.S: Yes, I'm a girl..an Indian & no, I do not want to come to the US...may be for a vacation but not to work 🙂

Every faculty member is not the same. There are many like you stated. Best thing is to try to change the system by doing your best, become a full/parttime faculty and help the students.

We all have had horror stories. I did when I was in school.... and some great teachers/mentors - and I followed in their footsteps... with compassion and willingness to mentor the future.

I am glad to say - 3 of my students became deans, 12 assoc/asst deans, numberous dept chairs, and most teach parttime. At the hospital here most join the staff.

I am not content to just be here and have mentored students in other countries - on the web - and when I give guest seminars overseas.

Good luck... I love dentistry - hope you get that desire too