Living at home while in Medical school?

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[krefetz1]

Saving money >>>>>>>>> everything else

 

[Stagg737]

Ask yourself 2 things.

1. Will living at home significantly interfere with my studying? If the answer is yes, don't live at home.

2. Will living at home totally kill my social life/will I be much happier if I don't live at home? If the answer is yes, then don't live at home.

If it doesn't kill your study habits and you're happy at home, then I don't see a problem with it for a year or two, especially if you can save money. Do not live at home just to save money though. There is no point in saving a little money now at the expense of your grades or your happiness as it will cost you more money in the future.

 

[TopTomato]

Hey everybody,

Just wanted to start a disccusion about living at home during medical school. I am conflicted because I feel as though there are pros and cons.

PROS:
Save money renting an apartment
Food is cooked for you
Do not have to do laundry
Save time running errands
Comfort of studying in your home
have support

CONS:
living with your parents
not experiencing living in a new place

I am considering going to a medical school near my house; but at the same time I am thinking about maybe going to a medical school farther away.

Any thoughts?

What are the 2 medical schools you're considering? That should also be part of your decision.

 

[s5260205]

I would live at home with family support while saving money. This is coming from someone who's lived away from parents since high school. You will get plenty of opportunities to be "independent" once you graduate. Considering this will likely be the last 4 years of you living with your parents, I would take good use of this time.

 

[cliquesh]

Are you a girl? Same question for you, s5260205.

I'm just curious. As a guy it never crossed my mind to live at home.

 

[j4pac]

You will probably never again have as good of an opportunity to find a great spouse. Looking back at my medical school experience...that was my crowning achievement.

And I'm a guy. This is far more true for women.

And the type not interested in marrying (and I was that guy)...med school is like high school all over again...only with more attractive people who you have more in common with.

And if you are that person who doesn't want to boink or marry your fellow student...people generally find a med student more appealing than a pre-med.

Just food for thought.

 

[TurkTurkleton92]

I think it depends on the relationship between you and your parents.
If you think they'll be overbearing, or if the environment would be too distractive, then you should find your own place and embrace the responsibilities.
Personally, I didn't apply to any schools within reasonable driving distance from my parent's house because I can't imagine living here for another four years.

 

[jqueb29]

6 of my friends lived with their parents first semester and intended to do as long as they could to save money. They all moved out before second semester started. Saving money isn't worth the sacrifice of not having your own place or rooming with friends.

 

[AM508]

I am sure I posted in a thread nearly identical a week or so /deja vu moment

I lived with my parents for my second bachelor's degree. My parents are supportive of my endeavors and very unobtrusive. I did end up saving a ton of money and ended up with minimal UG loans as a result. It was definitely very embarrassing to admit I was in my early '30's and living with the parents, but the cash savings was worth it. While its a moot point for me because I am attending a medical school 1300 miles away, I think I still would get my own place even if the school was fairly close. I could just see too many potential distractions at home. Distractions did not matter a lot for UG, but given what people say about the rigor of medical school, I think I personally could do without said distractions while in medical school.

 

[jaguar33]

Unless you want to live like Chaz from Wedding Crashers (minus the girls), I highly recommend living away from the nest. Especially if you lived at home during undergrad also (have to cut the umbilical cord sometime).

 

[68quebec]

I do not assume that you are too good at finance. However, no matter how much you will make in future as a physician, you should save as much as you can while attending school. Definitely live with parents!

 

[Sesom]

Living at home totally depends on whether you have good parents. I wouldn't want to live with my mother. The Mormonism would kill me.

 

[emkayveedee]

I love living at home. I moved out for the four years of college but honestly coming home after classes and not having to worry about figuring out food for dinner or anything like that is phenomenal. I said at the beginning though that if I found I couldn't study that I would be moving out. However, I just can't justify taking out $15,000 more loans a year to be able to "boink" my fellow students (@j4pac 🤣). Besides, you'll make friends and couches are great for crashing on. Plus if you do find a student you want to date or whatever, chances are they won't also live at home. I would recommend trying it and if it doesn't work out, move. I have multiple friends who moved out for first year and are moving back home for second year because it's just not worth it if it's avoidable.

 

[adocinthemaking123]

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