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I was just wondering if other people have interests and strengths that lie no where near to dentistry and sometimes contemplate their decision to pursue dentistry?
I know personally I have a natural talent and interest in technology. I'm not into programming and that sort of thing, but I am very technical and am more of the intergrative type. I may actually double-major in Management Information Systems in addition to my pre-med animal science degree. It's like I want to do two different careers, but I only have one life, so it make sthe decision difficult. And when you have two opposing possibilities, it makes you question your true commitment to either side.
Sometimes I think "what are you doing?" and tell myself I should be completely "following my heart" with technology.....but at the same time, I'm not someone who just picked dentistry for shallow reasoning. I do have an interest and desire to be a dentist, too. I feel I can have a professional life, while keeping my interests/hobbies active.
So, I guess I'm just concerned that I don't have the obsession with dentistry that I should. It seems like on this board, at times, that some people think if you didn't make the decision to be a dentist in 8th grade and been steadfast without second thought since, then you're not "cut out for the job".
Are there others that feel the same way I do? Was dentistry truly a thought-out decision for you? Do you consider yourself "normal" in the sense that you like science, like the idea of being a dentist, but aren't like religious towards it? I hope you understand what I'm saying. I know it requires dedication to succeed, but I can't honestly write a personal statement that says I woke up when I was 13 years old and knew dentistry was my life calling without every questioning it again.
I guess I'm just paranoid trying to be COMPLETELY sure I'll be happy with dentistry. Then, I think "well, if you are questioning it, then how dedicated are you?"
It's a vicious circle of doubt that is really driven by my wanting to be true to the field of dentistry itself, I believe. I honestly think it's my concern that I would be letting down the field and my future patients if i don't feel like "this is what i live for!!" when i see another dental procedure.
I want to be a dentist, and I want to be happy, but I don't want to do it if I lack the necessary "obsession" that some seem to have on this board. How do you pick one interest over another?
Anyone feel the same? Thoughts?
I know personally I have a natural talent and interest in technology. I'm not into programming and that sort of thing, but I am very technical and am more of the intergrative type. I may actually double-major in Management Information Systems in addition to my pre-med animal science degree. It's like I want to do two different careers, but I only have one life, so it make sthe decision difficult. And when you have two opposing possibilities, it makes you question your true commitment to either side.
Sometimes I think "what are you doing?" and tell myself I should be completely "following my heart" with technology.....but at the same time, I'm not someone who just picked dentistry for shallow reasoning. I do have an interest and desire to be a dentist, too. I feel I can have a professional life, while keeping my interests/hobbies active.
So, I guess I'm just concerned that I don't have the obsession with dentistry that I should. It seems like on this board, at times, that some people think if you didn't make the decision to be a dentist in 8th grade and been steadfast without second thought since, then you're not "cut out for the job".
Are there others that feel the same way I do? Was dentistry truly a thought-out decision for you? Do you consider yourself "normal" in the sense that you like science, like the idea of being a dentist, but aren't like religious towards it? I hope you understand what I'm saying. I know it requires dedication to succeed, but I can't honestly write a personal statement that says I woke up when I was 13 years old and knew dentistry was my life calling without every questioning it again.
I guess I'm just paranoid trying to be COMPLETELY sure I'll be happy with dentistry. Then, I think "well, if you are questioning it, then how dedicated are you?"
It's a vicious circle of doubt that is really driven by my wanting to be true to the field of dentistry itself, I believe. I honestly think it's my concern that I would be letting down the field and my future patients if i don't feel like "this is what i live for!!" when i see another dental procedure.
I want to be a dentist, and I want to be happy, but I don't want to do it if I lack the necessary "obsession" that some seem to have on this board. How do you pick one interest over another?
Anyone feel the same? Thoughts?