just really exhausted and need to rant..

[ttt92]

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Hey everyone,

I decided to write this post cause I'm just extremely exhausted of the process. I'm graduating in a few weeks, and I should be happy but my mind's all over the place. I just had to drop a class cause I've been studying for it with my MCAT and working on a thesis. I've worked super hard all four years, but I don't really know how much more I can bear of this process. I'm passionate about medicine, and that won't change, but I really just need to rant for a little bit.

I've been studying for the MCAT since last summer. At the end of the summer, I realized I didn't have enough coursework (bio mostly) and so studying for it was super painful. So I studied all year with school but school just got so busy that I kept having to move my test dates (From Jan to April, which I voided, then to May). To top things off, I've also been working really hard in my research lab (where I've been working for 3 years). For two weeks before the thesis was due, I totally slaved over it each night with little sleep. I ran the data analysis over 10 times, and in the end, my thesis presentation didn't go so well. Now my PI is really out to get me. I just need a letter of rec from her or I can't apply this summer and I've been waiting a long time to hear back form her, but it seems like she's just putting me on the backburner now that I'm done with everything. I'm just so sick of getting everything in order, and having to wait and wait for other people to come through. I don't know.. I'm taking my MCAT again in a week or so. I just want to be happy before graduation -- I haven't hung out with my friends for a really long time. I know this is extremely unhealthy, but I sincerely just need these last few things to pull through.

Props to everyone who's gone through the process -- I'm tired.

 

[ace12345]

As someone that has gone through the process, I can say hang in there! October 15th was the best day of my life. It's worth it.

 

[mizzu]

Hey everyone,

I decided to write this post cause I'm just extremely exhausted of the process. I'm graduating in a few weeks, and I should be happy but my mind's all over the place. I just had to drop a class cause I've been studying for it with my MCAT and working on a thesis. I've worked super hard all four years, but I don't really know how much more I can bear of this process. I'm passionate about medicine, and that won't change, but I really just need to rant for a little bit.

I've been studying for the MCAT since last summer. At the end of the summer, I realized I didn't have enough coursework (bio mostly) and so studying for it was super painful. So I studied all year with school but school just got so busy that I kept having to move my test dates (From Jan to April, which I voided, then to May). To top things off, I've also been working really hard in my research lab (where I've been working for 3 years). For two weeks before the thesis was due, I totally slaved over it each night with little sleep. I ran the data analysis over 10 times, and in the end, my thesis presentation didn't go so well. Now my PI is really out to get me. I just need a letter of rec from her or I can't apply this summer and I've been waiting a long time to hear back form her, but it seems like she's just putting me on the backburner now that I'm done with everything. I'm just so sick of getting everything in order, and having to wait and wait for other people to come through. I don't know.. I'm taking my MCAT again in a week or so. I just want to be happy before graduation -- I haven't hung out with my friends for a really long time. I know this is extremely unhealthy, but I sincerely just need these last few things to pull through.

Props to everyone who's gone through the process -- I'm tired.

We know the feeling - but once it's over, that's when you realize how truly overwhelming or tiring it is. It's like you can truly smile or just breathe without worry 🙂!

My suggestion, take one (just one) night for some tea and watch a movie - cuddle with your gf/bf/cat/dog/fish.

 

[Shirafune]

I have long days too, but I just try to stay positive among other things. I tell myself to be proud of what I've accomplished and where I've come. I tell myself to plan for the future and be passionate about everything that'll come. But most importantly, I set small milestones and, again, reflect on those to keep me sane and satisfied.

I often destress by listening to music while I move from class to class. Find something that "sets you free."

Best of luck! You're almost there!