If you are one of the 1-2% who don't match

[Lawgiver]

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That was just a silly example. Point is you don't have to experience something to know you won't like it. So pls chill out and understand not all people want what you want.

 

[Mass Effect]

That was just a silly example. Point is you don't have to experience something to know you won't like it. So pls chill out and understand not all people want what you want.

Hey, you're more than welcomed to be as close-minded as you like and look down your nose at experiences you haven't had

 

[VisionaryTics]

It's a celebration and every single person is celebrating. I have yet to see someone crying in their beer (or soda) during a Match Day ceremony and I've been to several.

Eh, we had a good number of people who were crying. One of my friends matched to her #2 and was sobbing uncontrollably.

Still, match day is a blast, a great tradition, and a great celebration of more than a decade of hard work for most people.

And if you don't want to go, you don't have to go.

 

[WingedOx]

I can see how it would happen... if maybe one of the couple was looking forward to being on the opposite coast. Breaking up is hard to do, but an impartial computer can make it a lot easier.

I'm not saying that is the only way it could come about, but if you were determined to stay within 100 miles of each other, love could find a way.

Let's just say the relationship was complicated.

 

[username456789]

One of my friends matched to her #2 and was sobbing uncontrollably.

At some point along the way, one needs to familiarize herself with reality.

Beyond that, your points are solid. No, not everyone is going to be thrilled. Some of it will be unexpected, some of it entirely expected. If you're genuinely worried that you will have a negative experience (or cannot reasonably envision yourself maintaining your general composure should one arise), perhaps staying home is best. For most people, it seems to be a celebration of all the hard work and blood/sweat/tears that have gone into the years of medical school, and sharing the emotionally-charged experience with your classmates is pretty exciting. For a small minority of people, Match Day may very well be something you should avoid; however, I don't think it's fair to suggest that it not occur, or that it "shames" people, or some other such ridiculousness.

 

[PL198]

Eh, we had a good number of people who were crying. One of my friends matched to her #2 and was sobbing uncontrollably.

Still, match day is a blast, a great tradition, and a great celebration of more than a decade of hard work for most people.

And if you don't want to go, you don't have to go.

yeah like after reading about your stats and stuff I can see how you'd be disappointed, but crying over # 2 means they're not living in reality.

 

[VisionaryTics]

yeah like after reading about your stats and stuff I can see how you'd be disappointed, but crying over # 2 means they're not living in reality.

Definitely one of the more ridiculous things I've seen.

 

[Mass Effect]

Eh, we had a good number of people who were crying. One of my friends matched to her #2 and was sobbing uncontrollably.

Still, match day is a blast, a great tradition, and a great celebration of more than a decade of hard work for most people.

And if you don't want to go, you don't have to go.

Fortunately, the people I saw at Match Day were adult enough not to sob uncontrollably over matching #2. I'd suggest that person has issues if, at this stage in her life, she cannot control her emotions in public over matching at her second choice.

 

[ASD2019]

Fortunately, the people I saw at Match Day were adult enough not to sob uncontrollably over matching #2. I'd suggest that person has issues if, at this stage in her life, she cannot control her emotions in public over matching at her second choice.

I wouldn't be so quick to judge man. Maybe she was crying due to some of the ramifications of going to #2. Maybe at that moment the fate of a relationship she really cared about became unpredictable.

If she was crying for the sole reason of not getting her #1 then I would agree that's pretty ridiculous.

 

[username456789]

I wouldn't be so quick to judge man. Maybe she was crying due to some of the ramifications of going to #2. Maybe at that moment the fate of a relationship she really cared about became unpredictable.

If she was crying for the sole reason of not getting her #1 then I would agree that's pretty ridiculous.

Then she should not have ranked it #2.

When you've ranked a location #2, it is very reasonable to expect that you may end up there. Any "ramifications" should have already been discussed, dealt with, and planned for (to some degree) by February at the very latest.

 

[Mass Effect]

I wouldn't be so quick to judge man. Maybe she was crying due to some of the ramifications of going to #2. Maybe at that moment the fate of a relationship she really cared about became unpredictable.

If she was crying for the sole reason of not getting her #1 then I would agree that's pretty ridiculous.

Regardless of reason, I tend to think most people are able to control their emotions in public. A tear or two? Maybe. Sobbing uncontrollably implies complete lack of control. Makes me wonder what those who got their 14th pick think when one of their classmates erupts over getting her second choice.

 

[VisionaryTics]

I wouldn't be so quick to judge man. Maybe she was crying due to some of the ramifications of going to #2. Maybe at that moment the fate of a relationship she really cared about became unpredictable.

If she was crying for the sole reason of not getting her #1 then I would agree that's pretty ridiculous.

Believe me, it wasn't anything that dramatic. She was just being ridiculous.

 

[PL198]

that's what is so weird though about the whole thing to me. like alright not that many people end up crying or angry or whatever, I get it. but for those that do, when you have like 1000 people there watching you open up the envelope, that has to be cringe-worthy to like the most extreme level possible.

 

[VisionaryTics]

that's what is so weird though about the whole thing to me. like alright not that many people end up crying or angry or whatever, I get it. but for those that do, when you have like 1000 people there watching you open up the envelope, that has to be cringe-worthy to like the most extreme level possible.

Not really. Everyone else is opening up their letters at the same time and not worrying about you. Your family and friends that come out are just excited to be with you and see you do well, and aren't "judging" or "shaming".

 

[Mass Effect]

that's what is so weird though about the whole thing to me. like alright not that many people end up crying or angry or whatever, I get it. but for those that do, when you have like 1000 people there watching you open up the envelope, that has to be cringe-worthy to like the most extreme level possible.

If you're the type who can't control your emotions in public, then maybe it is better if you don't go. But I promise you, no one else gives a crap what you're doing because they're too busy basking in the glory of their own match. The vast majority of people are celebrating, even if they didn't get their first choice.

 

[PhysMatMan]

Maybe she was trying to game the match and ranked #14 as #2.

 

[PL198]

If you're the type who can't control your emotions in public, then maybe it is better if you don't go. But I promise you, no one else gives a crap what you're doing because they're too busy basking in the glory of their own match. The vast majority of people are celebrating, even if they didn't get their first choice.

I'm not talking about me. No one would ever be able to tell if I matched 1 or 15.

 

[WingedOx]

Not really. Everyone else is opening up their letters at the same time and not worrying about you. Your family and friends that come out are just excited to be with you and see you do well, and aren't "judging" or "shaming".

Depends on your school. Some do the whole come on stage thing.