Minority in Science Class

[ImhotepIII]

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Hey guys I just registered so I'm new to the forum. But I wanted to get some inspirational advice on getting into a med school and being a young black male. I go to SFSU and currently in my third year studying movement sciences,I'm honestly a "B" student when it comes to my science classes. I know that I'm not the smartest, but I work my ass off and try to make friends with most of classmates as well establish a friendship with my lab instructors. I know this shouldn't matter but I'm usually the only black person in my science classes,there might be one or two but that's really it. Sometimes I doubt myself cause I look around at who I'm competing with and it's mostly (not to sound stereotypical) smart Asian students and rich white students...I'm just keeping it real. It also seems like SOME of them just want to make money and they don't necessarily care about actually helping people like I do. But I digress, My instructors have told me that I would be a "shoe in" so to speak to medical schools cause of my background but I'm not really sure what to think about that. If any of you superhuman's can help me with some feed back on programs or things I should be doing it will be greatly appreciated guys.


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[CaliSoleil]

I know this is off topic, I just want to say that I LOVE your username and the fact that your icon is from Hidden Colors.

 

[2105]

I know this is off topic, I just want to say that I LOVE your username and the fact that your icon is from Hidden Colors.

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[ImhotepIII]

Thank you. Love hidden colors!

 

[Docta2b]

Yea. I def understand how you feel man. As a black male myself the subject has crossed my mind once or twice, but I try not to let it get to me.

 

[Surgeon's Cuffs]

Hey guys I just registered so I'm new to the forum. But I wanted to get some inspirational advice on getting into a med school and being a young black male. I go to SFSU and currently in my third year studying movement sciences,I'm honestly a "B" student when it comes to my science classes. I know that I'm not the smartest, but I work my ass off and try to make friends with most of classmates as well establish a friendship with my lab instructors. I know this shouldn't matter but I'm usually the only black person in my science classes,there might be one or two but that's really it. Sometimes I doubt myself cause I look around at who I'm competing with and it's mostly (not to sound stereotypical) smart Asian students and rich white students...I'm just keeping it real. It also seems like SOME of them just want to make money and they don't necessarily care about actually helping people like I do. But I digress, My instructors have told me that I would be a "shoe in" so to speak to medical schools cause of my background but I'm not really sure what to think about that. If any of you superhuman's can help me with some feed back on programs or things I should be doing it will be greatly appreciated guys.


Thanks

Hey there.

I know how you feel. Im currently a senior at Johns Hopkins and I can tell you it doesn't get any easier. Especially in a place like this, I found myself as either the only or one of maybe 3-4 black students in classes of 3-400 in science. It will be worth it though, no worries. It sounds like you're doing the right thing by getting connected now. Don't let the "smart" looking kids scare you, a lot of times its more about projecting an air of intelligence rather than actually being intelligent (what i've seen going through Hop). Keep your head up, don't EVER doubt your abilities, and you'll get there.

In terms of inspiring stories, heres one about a friend of mine who graduated last year, and is now at Yale Med. Best of luck. If you have any questions that I can answer feel free to pm me because, contrary to the belief of most pre-meds, we are actually in this together.

http://www.punchng.com/education/nigerian-breaks-academic-record-at-john-hopkins-university/

 

[JonteMD]

In my opinion, those that form great study habits excel over those that are 'smart'--any day. I've heard that this is the case especially in medical school where maintaining very strong study habits over many years is key to learning (and remembering) what you are required to know.

I also agree w/ blacksamurai30 concerning the kids that appear to be intelligent. Don't fixate on them. I'm convinced that those types of folks develop that persona to throw others off their game.

Just focus on your work and your performance in your courses and you'll be fine.