getting sad to move for med school

[prone2xl]

As the weeks seem to be flying by, I find myself getting quite sad at the thought of leaving all this behind... even though it means moving towards my goal and long-time dream. leaving my job and my friends, and my city behind is going to be tough!

just wondering how everyone else is dealing with this (if you have to relocate for med school)

Just hoping these Mavs can win a Championship before I go!!! GO DALLAS!

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[Dr Yiot]

As the weeks seem to be flying by, I find myself getting quite sad at the thought of leaving all this behind... even though it means moving towards my goal and long-time dream. leaving my job and my friends, and my city behind is going to be tough!

just wondering how everyone else is dealing with this (if you have to relocate for med school)

Just hoping these Mavs can win a Championship before I go!!! GO DALLAS!

as someone who has no acceptance and is on a waitlist that if accepted off of, will have to relocate. i can honestly say....really? your gonna be a doctor, be greatfull and lucky, not sad

 

[drctother]

I definitely know I am not sad. Im so stoked to move to a new city, meet new people, and FINALLY (feels like forever) start medical school. I've been dreaming about this day for years and it seems like its not even happening fast enough 😛

I mean I know schools going to be incredibly tough, but I am still excited to learn things that genuinely interest me

 

[lftbndlbrnchblk]

I can understand where he or she is coming from though. I don't have to relocate to a new place and I'm so happy about that. I know the medical community here, I know where practically everything is in my city, my school is not in a dump (it actually sits in a suburb with the second largest amount of millionaires, the other being Scottsdale, AZ) and even though there is a major medical school (MD) in this state, our school is considered pretty badass here too. I would not uproot myself if you paid me.

But with moving, you get all the stuff about being in a new place, meeting new people and thriving in a different environment, etc etc. Both are good. You get to be a doctor, that's the most exciting part of it all and it is what we both have in common.

 

[MedicineMike]

I wouldn't worry too much about it. It will be hard at first, but then you will get over it when you are ridiculously busy. And I will be going to school with you and am very familiar with that area. No worries...

 

[prone2xl]

LOL did you just tell me not to be sad 🙂

Ease up man i've had some great memories in this city.
😎

 

[prone2xl]

I wouldn't worry too much about it. It will be hard at first, but then you will get over it when you are ridiculously busy. And I will be going to school with you and am very familiar with that area. No worries...

that's what's up ! yeah it's a cool area and i'm excited about moving there.

when are you heading that way? my lease starts mid month, but i'm not moving down until end of June

 

[willen101383]

that's what's up ! yeah it's a cool area and i'm excited about moving there.

when are you heading that way? my lease starts mid month, but i'm not moving down until end of June

Guys good luck to both of you from a PA PCOMer. Assuming your curriculum is the same as PCOM you will love it! Welcome to the PCOM family.

I remember how crazy it was when I moved from upstate NY to philly 4 years ago to go to grad school. Totally intimidating because i was always a country boy....but youll be fine!

 

[swimchick]

Guys good luck to both of you from a PA PCOMer. Assuming your curriculum is the same as PCOM you will love it! Welcome to the PCOM family.

I remember how crazy it was when I moved from upstate NY to philly 4 years ago to go to grad school. Totally intimidating because i was always a country boy....but youll be fine!

Fellow former Upstate New Yorker here 🙂

I'm definitely excited to move on. I've been waiting for this day for four years. Leaving New York for New Orleans when I finished undergrad was tough. As much as I've loved my time in New Orleans, it's never truly felt like home so I'm not too sad about my upcoming move. However, I'm not afraid to admit that I am nervous about it.

MedicineMike and Prone2xl...looking forward to meeting you guys soon!

 

[pierrephilly]

It's bittersweet for me too. I've had a whole year of chilling with friends and family and playing basketball everyday. While I know I wouldn't have been able to sustain that lifestyle for very long, I'm just appreciating every moment of it before I enter med school this fall. I leave home in approximately 6 weeks! 😀🙂🙁😱 <~ all into one

 

[willen101383]

Fellow former Upstate New Yorker here 🙂

I'm definitely excited to move on. I've been waiting for this day for four years. Leaving New York for New Orleans when I finished undergrad was tough. As much as I've loved my time in New Orleans, it's never truly felt like home so I'm not too sad about my upcoming move. However, I'm not afraid to admit that I am nervous about it.

MedicineMike and Prone2xl...looking forward to meeting you guys soon!

Aww Cornell. I went to suny cortland undergrad (go ahead laugh) lol. I spent a ton of time in ithaca tho...buttermilk falls.....toughahhock (sp?) state park....the commons..collegetown bagels......ahh the memories.

 

[MedicineMike]

that's what's up ! yeah it's a cool area and i'm excited about moving there.

when are you heading that way? my lease starts mid month, but i'm not moving down until end of June

I dont plan on heading back down there until end of July, but I will be down there that June 24th wknd.

MedicineMike and Prone2xl...looking forward to meeting you guys soon!

Likewise! Can't wait to begin this process and meet everyone

 

[cbrons]

As the weeks seem to be flying by, I find myself getting quite sad at the thought of leaving all this behind... even though it means moving towards my goal and long-time dream. leaving my job and my friends, and my city behind is going to be tough!

just wondering how everyone else is dealing with this (if you have to relocate for med school)

Just hoping these Mavs can win a Championship before I go!!! GO DALLAS!

buck up son, time to step into the future. the nervousness & uncertainty should make way for excitement... at least until the first exams...

 

[swimchick]

Aww Cornell. I went to suny cortland undergrad (go ahead laugh) lol. I spent a ton of time in ithaca tho...buttermilk falls.....toughahhock (sp?) state park....the commons..collegetown bagels......ahh the memories.

lol...I won't laugh! I went to SUNY New Paltz for a year and my swim coach went to Cortland!

Oh CTB...used to go there every Thursday before my MCAT class for sangria

 

[SavoirFaire]

As the weeks seem to be flying by, I find myself getting quite sad at the thought of leaving all this behind... even though it means moving towards my goal and long-time dream. leaving my job and my friends, and my city behind is going to be tough!

just wondering how everyone else is dealing with this (if you have to relocate for med school)

Just hoping these Mavs can win a Championship before I go!!! GO DALLAS!

You are coming to GA man; it will be great. I've lived here most of my life. Hopefully I will be joining you up at PCOM - GA next year.

It is hard to move, even if it is a short distance. But which would you choose comfort vs. growth? You are moving so you can be a doctor man. It's tough now, but when you are all moved in here, you will be fine.

 

[faith100]

As the weeks seem to be flying by, I find myself getting quite sad at the thought of leaving all this behind... even though it means moving towards my goal and long-time dream. leaving my job and my friends, and my city behind is going to be tough!

just wondering how everyone else is dealing with this (if you have to relocate for med school)

Just hoping these Mavs can win a Championship before I go!!! GO DALLAS!

I feel you completely. I'll be leaving my family that I'm so very close to and an incredible career...as you mentioned though, this opportunity has been the dream of my life. Therefore, before I leave, I'm not taking for granted a single day...which means I'm spending as much time as possible with my loved ones and letting them know what they mean to me and planning for ways to stay in touch (letters, skype, visits).

I'm also just getting my life in order (cleaning the clutter and doing those things I've put off for too long - like writing a will and such).

I also just keep reminding myself that it will all work out. We become our thoughts, so it's so very important to think positively and remember that our everyday actions can have a significant impact on our future...I'm sure, no, I know that we will meet lifelong friends in our respective schools and have experiences that are sure to change our lives for the better. So, just trying to focus on that and appreciate each day...and remember that nothing lasts forever.

Ok, hope this made at least a little bit of sense to somebody! To the OP, I wish you only the best in your transition.

 

[DbDan]

as someone who has no acceptance and is on a waitlist that if accepted off of, will have to relocate. i can honestly say....really? your gonna be a doctor, be greatfull and lucky, not sad

Don't be an ass. Those of us moving don't necessarily want to and may have family and close friends back home. I've lived in Southern California since 8th grade, I love it here and all of my close friends are here. I'll be moving and it sucks, I'm just glad its temporary and I'll be back for clinicals in 2 years.

 

[Dr Yiot]

Don't be an ass. Those of us moving don't necessarily want to and may have family and close friends back home. I've lived in Southern California since 8th grade, I love it here and all of my close friends are here. I'll be moving and it sucks, I'm just glad its temporary and I'll be back for clinicals in 2 years.

newsflash. i am an ass. and i think that if this is the profession you choose to pursue. then you have to realize that you will probably have to relocate. so grow up and relocate to pursue your career. or drop the spot to someone whos willing to go through the struggles.

 

[willthethrill]

newsflash. i am an ass. and i think that if this is the profession you choose to pursue. then you have to realize that you will probably have to relocate. so grow up and relocate to pursue your career. or drop the spot to someone whos willing to go through the struggles.

haha...you sound a little bitter, no?

I've played the waiting game, and I know it sucks big time, but the best way to go at it is with optimisim...I know it can be tough to be optimistic when you feel like you're getting strung along by your....but still it pays to try, and the day that acceptance comes, it will feel all the more rewarding...trust me on this one😉

 

[Dr Yiot]

haha...you sound a little bitter, no?

I've played the waiting game, and I know it sucks big time, but the best way to go at it is with optimisim...I know it can be tough to be optimistic when you feel like you're getting strung along by your....but still it pays to try, and the day that acceptance comes, it will feel all the more rewarding...trust me on this one😉

thanx. i guess i am a little bitter. i guess i feel like what right do these people have to complain ya know? they have an acceptance. there going to be DOCTORS. plus this tuesday i have to put my dog down. ive owned her since i was 14 so its been a ruff week i guess.

original poster. sorry if i came off like an ass. truthfully.😳

dbdan. i truly am an ass in real life. just an fyi

 

[noshie]

Don't be an ass. Those of us moving don't necessarily want to and may have family and close friends back home. I've lived in Southern California since 8th grade, I love it here and all of my close friends are here. I'll be moving and it sucks, I'm just glad its temporary and I'll be back for clinicals in 2 years.

+10

I am super sad... I move in exactly 1 month, from today. Making the trek from Texas to Arizona. I have lived in the DFW area since birth. I have friends and tons of family here. I am going to miss my dad, my grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins... All of my lifelong friends... To be honest, I have cried a few times over thinking about this... But, I knew this was a major possibility from day one. And I will get over it once school starts.

It's easy to say that you would give anything for an acceptance, even if it means leaving everything you have ever known&#8230; But it's another thing when you are actually there, and you are packing up your stuff, and saying your goodbyes. It's going to be hard no matter what. Does that mean you are ungrateful? No way. It just means you are human.

thanx. i guess i am a little bitter. i guess i feel like what right do these people have to complain ya know? they have an acceptance. there going to be DOCTORS. plus this tuesday i have to put my dog down. ive owned her since i was 14 so its been a ruff week i guess.

original poster. sorry if i came off like an ass. truthfully.😳

dbdan. i truly am an ass in real life. just an fyi

I totally understand why you would be bitter... Haha, we have all been there!

 

[Druggernaut]

newsflash. i am an ass. and i think that if this is the profession you choose to pursue. then you have to realize that you will probably have to relocate. so grow up and relocate to pursue your career. or drop the spot to someone whos willing to go through the struggles.

I'm sure he realizes he has to relocate, and it's not like he isn't going to. But it's only natural to have at least some mixed feelings about it. I'm absolutely thrilled about starting school and the whole experience of moving somewhere completely new, but that doesn't mean there aren't times I'm hanging out with some friends and end up thinking about how this is only one of a few more times we'll be able to get together before I move halfway across the country. I think you'd have to have a pretty bad life in order to not at least have a little bit of these kinds of feelings.

 

[prone2xl]

leaving DFW area and have loved every minute of it. noshie are you for sure going to azcom?
btw let's get a Championship Dallas Mavericks so noshie and I can leave with pride!

btw: Congrats to everyone on this thread who has received an acceptance this cycle. Job well done folks and believe me I would have taken an acceptance anywhere last cycle too and this cycle as well. I'm thanking the Lawde each and every day for the opportunities he's given me this year!

leaving a city you love is hard, but having to choose between 4 acceptances was no walk in the park either.. you grow really close to the schools, admissions depts, and people you interview with along the way!

I won't miss the fees, stress of wondering about applications, and waiting game, but damn last year of application was fun and exciting!
WORTH EVERY PENNY! PCOM I'M COMIN' FOR YOU!!!

 

[VeeTeeHokies]

leaving DFW area and have loved every minute of it. noshie are you for sure going to azcom?
btw let's get a Championship Dallas Mavericks so noshie and I can leave with pride!

btw: Congrats to everyone on this thread who has received an acceptance this cycle. Job well done folks and believe me I would have taken an acceptance anywhere last cycle too and this cycle as well. I'm thanking the Lawde each and every day for the opportunities he's given me this year!

leaving a city you love is hard, but having to choose between 4 acceptances was no walk in the park either.. you grow really close to the schools, admissions depts, and people you interview with along the way!

I won't miss the fees, stress of wondering about applications, and waiting game, but damn last year of application was fun and exciting!
WORTH EVERY PENNY! PCOM I'M COMIN' FOR YOU!!!

I'll second this... 4 more years and we get to do it again, but with residency!

 

[ejw5075]

+10

I am super sad... I move in exactly 1 month, from today. Making the trek from Texas to Arizona. I have lived in the DFW area since birth. I have friends and tons of family here. I am going to miss my dad, my grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins... All of my lifelong friends... To be honest, I have cried a few times over thinking about this... But, I knew this was a major possibility from day one. And I will get over it once school starts.

It’s easy to say that you would give anything for an acceptance, even if it means leaving everything you have ever known… But it’s another thing when you are actually there, and you are packing up your stuff, and saying your goodbyes. It’s going to be hard no matter what. Does that mean you are ungrateful? No way. It just means you are human.



I totally understand why you would be bitter... Haha, we have all been there!

Couldn't have said it better myself. I am moving in July and couldn't be happier with the school I'm going to bc the program is PERFECT for me (minus location). While I am completely grateful to be going to med school this year, i am not looking forward to the move. Leaving everything I've known for so long is going to be tough 🙁

I totally agree that it will get better once you start school, I'm planning on being busy enough to not notice where I'm living.

 

[Journey2become]

Ecstatic to be GOING
Sad to be LEAVING

Having moved several time before I know I'll adapt, but I also know that the 15+ hours that separate me from my family is going to make it harder. Not that I would see them a lot if I lived 6 hours away - but at least I would know that they are only 6 hours away if I needed to go back for a family emergency or something. Flying would mostly be out of the question because going from inky-dinky town to inky-dinky town = extravagant airfare!

 

[snulma1]

Ecstatic to be GOING
Sad to be LEAVING

Having moved several time before I know I'll adapt, but I also know that the 15+ hours that separate me from my family is going to make it harder. Not that I would see them a lot if I lived 6 hours away - but at least I would know that they are only 6 hours away if I needed to go back for a family emergency or something. Flying would mostly be out of the question because going from inky-dinky town to inky-dinky town = extravagant airfare!

Yes, Erie International Airport (which they get the international title by flying across the lake into Canada) flies to very few major hubs non-stop. But, you are only 1-1.5 hrs away from Buffalo, Cleveland, or Pittsburgh. From there you can take a flight to wherever, and typically its cheaper. I know on jetblue its anywhere from 49-169 (day dependent) to fly to NYC.

 

[noshie]

leaving DFW area and have loved every minute of it. noshie are you for sure going to azcom?
btw let's get a Championship Dallas Mavericks so noshie and I can leave with pride!

leaving a city you love is hard, but having to choose between 4 acceptances was no walk in the park either.. you grow really close to the schools, admissions depts, and people you interview with along the way!

I am on 4 waitlists... But for now, I have secured an acceptance to AZCOM, and I am set to move there next month. So yes, It is very likely that I will be going to AZCOM, haha, but this process makes me uneasy about saying that I am "for sure" doing anything!

Congrats on your acceptances! Good choice with PCOM!

Oh and YAY MAVS! Hehehe.

 

[Swiss Medical]

As the weeks seem to be flying by, I find myself getting quite sad at the thought of leaving all this behind... even though it means moving towards my goal and long-time dream. leaving my job and my friends, and my city behind is going to be tough!

just wondering how everyone else is dealing with this (if you have to relocate for med school)

Just hoping these Mavs can win a Championship before I go!!! GO DALLAS!

Go mavs indeed...