How am I doing as a freshman?

[deleted1125342]

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I am wondering what I can do to effectively spend my time in college and if I'm at risk for burnout. Mentally, I'm doing better this semester but keep thinking about the incredibly stressful times I went through last semester- an experience I don't want to go through again. I plan on applying to two EAP programs this year, but am definitely not betting on it as the statistics are low.

Current GPA: 4.0 (second semester grades should be fine, although I am a bit worried about OChem I).

Clinical Experience: 50 hours hospital volunteering, 100 hours patient transport, will most likely be working as a PCNA soon.

Research: 200 hours wet lab research (discontinued), 500 hours business research, 100 hours climate change research. No pubs yet but business has high chance of leading to pubs in the future.

Shadowing: 40 hours neurology.

Non-Clinical Volunteering: 200 hours with neurological disorder students, 100 hours with uni's volunteer organization.

Leadership: treasurer of two organizations, mentor in a medically-oriented program.

Other: public policy internship.

Here are my main questions:
1) What are my rough chances at early assurance programs?
2) Should I try to get more wet-lab/clinical research? I didn't have the best experience with my first lab (hence why I have discontinued the experience).
3) Should I aim to engage in more physician-interaction heavy clinical experiences in the future such as being a scribe or medical assistant?
4) Am I doing too much? I don't feel like I will burn out yet because I'm so passionate about the field, but I feel I'm piling on too much and will get to the point of breaking in the future.

 

[voxveritatisetlucis]

1. Nobody will be able to gague your chances because it’s really dependent upon the program and your competition.
2. Yes, it will be somewhat important to get more. Not necessarily for EAP, but in case you need to apply regular.
3. Yes, although it can be as a volunteer
4. Nobody can tell you if you’re doing too much besides you. But yes, go and smell the roses. It’s cliche, though true. You only get to do college once. Make the most of it, whether that be unique classes, study abroad, etc.

 

[deleted1125342]

1. Nobody will be able to gague your chances because it’s really dependent upon the program and your competition.
2. Yes, it will be somewhat important to get more. Not necessarily for EAP, but in case you need to apply regular.
3. Yes, although it can be as a volunteer
4. Nobody can tell you if you’re doing too much besides you. But yes, go and smell the roses. It’s cliche, though true. You only get to do college once. Make the most of it, whether that be unique classes, study abroad, etc.

Thank you for your advice! Do you think a wet-lab/clinical research summer internship is sufficient? I'm worried I won't have time for a longer term experience.

 

[voxveritatisetlucis]

Should be good, though I would try to continue it part time into the school year.

Say you work 40 hours per week for 12 weeks in summer, that is 480 hours plus the 200 you have 680, add in some part time work during school and you’re golden hours wise, hopefully with a poster presentation or maybe even publication

 

[deleted1125342]

Should be good, though I would try to continue it part time into the school year.

Say you work 40 hours per week for 12 weeks in summer, that is 480 hours plus the 200 you have 680, add in some part time work during school and you’re golden hours wise, hopefully with a poster presentation or maybe even publication

Great advice, thank you so much!

 

[voxveritatisetlucis]

No worries just lmk if you have any additional questions