Dental school sucks if you're from a poor background

[Windex8787]

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I bet you would still complain even if you were one of those rich kids. Stop complaining and be grateful about studying in dental school.

 

[ASPEN'S NIGHTMARE]

Grew up dirt poor to first generation immigrants in the crappiest parts of D.C. where gun shots were heard on a weekly basis (yes, not all parts of the city are nice and glamorous like you so on TV lol) and over the course of my life, my parents have made it pretty near the top. I’ve seen life through the eyes of almost every income bracket except the ULTRA wealthy at this point and I have to say; not once did I ever hate on other kids that had more money, better shoes, easier lifestyles, etc, than me. All I ever did my whole life, is look at them in admiration, and go “wow, how Can I be like that too?”... instead of wasting time complaining, and I’m not trying to be mean I’m just trying to explain my opinion, try to look at them not as pest, but amazing networking opportunities. And better yet, listen to their stories, talk to them, socialize, ask them about their lives, the good, the bad, etc. Chances are it wasn’t always like this for all of them and instead of pushing them away, you can 1.) Make new types of friends 2.) Use their life stories to help stop you from making the same mistakes they or their parents made, helping you get further in life, faster. It’s all about perspective my dude.


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[ASPEN'S NIGHTMARE]

*Addition* To be fair tho I know some of them are really bratty and don’t give a crap about any of that and just want to talk about partying and gossip and all that, and if they’re that type of person, it’s a lost cause imo, just ignore them, you don’t have to be friends with everyone and listen to their stories. Just keepin doin what you’re doin and don’t pay any attention to them. Just my 2 cents


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[setdoc7]

All things that don't matter in the end. I encourage you all to find what truly matters in life. Do that and you will be happy. For me it's my family, my faith, and my freedom. If I've got those, I'm good. Come what may and love it!

Big Hoss

Talk to me in 30 years. I won’t be around by then, or perhaps I will be chasing newly minted nurses in the old age home. In any case, many of these conversations revolve on perspective, with no absolutes.

 

[soxinabox90]

I drive a 14 year old Camry complete with a center broken console, scratched up interior, gouges in the rear bumper, and a front bumper that doesn't match the rest of the body. I have cheap furniture in my place that I got from craigslist because I can't afford the nice stuff. Does it make me depressed to see my classmates snapchat and instagram stories of them partying on hotel rooftops every weekend? Yeah, sometimes.. but I try to put that energy into being a better student and ultimately a better dentist. My family has never had much money to spare. I've never made more than $30k/year so when people on this forum say that in their first associateship, "I'll only have $60k to spend after taxes and student loans", I personally think that's quite a lot of money. It's all about perspective. I'm just happy to be in dental school and I'm going to make the most of it.

 

[Likkriue]

Work hard and reap your rewards. Don't worry about what others do. I know many people who have wealthy parents who do not go out on rooftop bars every day, spring break vacations and live life modestly. It all comes down to how they are raised.