Knightwing
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I'm currently a high school senior.
So far I've only been looking at in-state colleges and potential future medical schools in the US so far. At one point I looked at a medical school overseas in Ireland but I quickly forgot about that as I was more focused on other things.
Recently, however, I have been thinking about what my future might entail. I've become interested in foreign politics and learning new languages. I definitely want to try to travel in the distant future but I would like to experience life in a different country in the next decade at least. I'm unsure about the chance that I might be able to spend a substantial amount of time in a different country overseas in the next ten years of my life if I do make it into medical school in my country and become a physician.
The idea of fully immersing myself in a different culture sounds daunting but very enticing. I'm not sure about the prospect of permanently moving but I'd like to know about what going to medical school in European countries (Russia, Italy, UK but plus Australia) might be like. Any advice on how and where to look for information would be appreciated. Also, if you have knowledge/experience I would appreciate if you could answer some questions.
1) Is it a good idea to go to medical school in a country where the main language isn't english and you are very unfamiliar with the main language? I'm willing to put in the effort but I feel like the combined factors will transform it from a fun experience to a taxing chore.
2) How will this affect my image when/if I return to the US? Will I seem less in-experienced? Need to re-take the exam? What will return entail?
3) Would the better option be to try exchange programs or studying abroad in college if I want to familiarize myself with different cultures and languages.?
So far I've only been looking at in-state colleges and potential future medical schools in the US so far. At one point I looked at a medical school overseas in Ireland but I quickly forgot about that as I was more focused on other things.
Recently, however, I have been thinking about what my future might entail. I've become interested in foreign politics and learning new languages. I definitely want to try to travel in the distant future but I would like to experience life in a different country in the next decade at least. I'm unsure about the chance that I might be able to spend a substantial amount of time in a different country overseas in the next ten years of my life if I do make it into medical school in my country and become a physician.
The idea of fully immersing myself in a different culture sounds daunting but very enticing. I'm not sure about the prospect of permanently moving but I'd like to know about what going to medical school in European countries (Russia, Italy, UK but plus Australia) might be like. Any advice on how and where to look for information would be appreciated. Also, if you have knowledge/experience I would appreciate if you could answer some questions.
1) Is it a good idea to go to medical school in a country where the main language isn't english and you are very unfamiliar with the main language? I'm willing to put in the effort but I feel like the combined factors will transform it from a fun experience to a taxing chore.
2) How will this affect my image when/if I return to the US? Will I seem less in-experienced? Need to re-take the exam? What will return entail?
3) Would the better option be to try exchange programs or studying abroad in college if I want to familiarize myself with different cultures and languages.?