Pre-Meds that hate attending classes

[YouNeverKnow22]

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I skip most of my classes--they are usually pointless and I can sleep

 

[Procyon]

MCAT is just a number on a 5 hour test. If you want to judge my intelligence based on GPA, then talk about 4.0ing my last two years and getting a NatureBioTechnology publication might provide better insight.

But if you asked me, numbers and measures of the sort are not indicative of intelligence.

A work ethic can go a long way. I managed Cs in organic chemistry after missing the entire semester for chemo. I wrote the exam in a deadly state of vomit and dizzy. Still managed a C in the class, when I was literally half dead.

All that matters is how bad you really want it and how hard you're willing to work for it.

Edit: Taking Ws at my school at the time resulted in it counting towards your GPA. Stupid I know. So I tried to complete the courses anyway.

Pro. 👍 Must've been so tough, you're a fighter.

 

[Buttermellow]

MCAT is just a number on a 5 hour test. If you want to judge my intelligence based on GPA, then talk about 4.0ing my last two years and getting a NatureBioTechnology publication might provide better insight.

But if you asked me, numbers and measures of the sort are not indicative of intelligence.

A work ethic can go a long way. I managed Cs in organic chemistry after missing the entire semester for chemo. I wrote the exam in a deadly state of vomit and dizzy. Still managed a C in the class, when I was literally half dead.

All that matters is how bad you really want it and how hard you're willing to work for it.

Edit: Taking Ws at my school at the time resulted in it counting towards your GPA. Stupid I know. So I tried to complete the courses anyway.

I agree, a lot of grades is work ethic and studying efficiently and effectively.

Also, major props to you for writing an exam after missing the semester for chemo 👍

 

[asrikrishnan]

I'm a chronic class skipper as well. And I also hate when people use the "You're paying to take those classes so you should attend every lecture" argument. I pay to get the requirements done for my major. The classes I take that truly interest me are the ones that I'm in the classroom seat every lecture. However, I don't like to cram for any exams. I do the studying over a 2-4 day period; that way I can process everything and get a good amount of sleep as well lol. Having a good memory also helps!

 

[Starlightembers]

My experience with college-level course work is limited, as I have only taken a few classes concurrently with high school; however, based on that and my style of learning, I have found that it doesn't particularly matter if I opt to go to class or opt to skip class. I will learn the material extremely well through self-directed study; but, I will also retain it with relative ease if I go to class with minimal studying afterwards*. In general, though, my life is better overall if I never go to class, as many professors are just awful. That said, the school I plan to matriculate at has an extremely strict attendance policy and, though I have heard many professors are flexible, I don't plan on taking risks.

*I plan for this to very possibly change when I get into the likes of Organic Chemistry, Calculus, Physics, and upper level science classes. Unfortunately, my school only offers calculus-based physics. I'm simply ecstatic.

 

[nysw]

Most of my lectures are up on Blackboard the day of. I just print them, go to the library and study by myself during class time.
It's awesome that most of my professors emphasize what they're going to test over based on the number of slides dedicated to the subject.
I only go to my medicine&society minor courses. Those are interesting b/c the discussions.. <3

 

[CodeBlu]

Pro. 👍 Must've been so tough, you're a fighter.

Thank you! I'm definitely a survivor! Best of luck to you in your apps/future goals!

I agree, a lot of grades is work ethic and studying efficiently and effectively.

Also, major props to you for writing an exam after missing the semester for chemo 👍

Oh hey there Buttermellow 😉 Thanks! I'm no saint... but I definitely backside attacked that final exam... got an A... but since I missed labs and got like a 40 on the midterm... I got boned with a C. Oh well. Makes for a good story!

 

[1TB4RKSB4CK]

Who skips labs? ahaha

 

[CodeBlu]

Who skips labs? ahaha

The guy who was in the hospital receiving an IV infusion of methotrexate.

 

[Starlightembers]

CodeBlu, I forget to add this in my previous response to this thread; but I truly do want to say how I much I respect your determination and perseverance through all of that. Truly. There are people who are completely healthy that get lower grades and still find ways to whine and make excuses. You have done none of that. To get an A on that test, after being unable to attend class all semester and still be suffering from the effects of the chemo, is admirable.

Good luck with your application!

 

[FlowRate]

I skipped literally the entire semester of statistics. I didn't even learn statistics. Open-everything tests in math? LOL.

Generally, though, I prefer to learn on my own, except with classes where the prof teaches us to use new software, for example.

 

[BMEN]

Open-everything tests in math? LOL.
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That happened to me in a linear algebra class. Worst test i've had in college


I like going to my classes. For the most part they are fun or there's interesting people to entertain me.

I only skipped some classes that were at 8-9 AM fresh and sophmore year. And that was once in a blue moon.

 

[CodeBlu]

CodeBlu, I forget to add this in my previous response to this thread; but I truly do want to say how I much I respect your determination and perseverance through all of that. Truly. There are people who are completely healthy that get lower grades and still find ways to whine and make excuses. You have done none of that. To get an A on that test, after being unable to attend class all semester and still be suffering from the effects of the chemo, is admirable.

Good luck with your application!

Thank you for the luck! I am going to need it! Best of luck in your future endeavors!

 

[Eric01]

One of the things you learn is how to teach yourself. I still recommend going to classes because then you know what material is important to the professor and that will help you cut down on what you should be studying etc.

Personally I skipped a lot of classes, I skipped pretty much an entire semester in some of them. It's not recommended, I mean you paid for the class, why would you want to skip it? That's dropping your own money right there.

 

[deleted393595]

To get an A on that test, after being unable to attend class all semester and still be suffering from the effects of the chemo, is admirable.

Good luck with your application!

Holy crap. Just pulling through that is truly amazing. You are a true inspiration to us all.

CodeBlu, best of luck with the application process and hope you get into the school of your dreams.

 

[CodeBlu]

Holy crap. Just pulling through that is truly amazing. You are a true inspiration to us all.

CodeBlu, best of luck with the application process and hope you get into the school of your dreams.

Thanks ElCapone! I really like your name and avatar!

I am hoping the school of my dreams sees me as the applicant of their dreams. Best of luck to you when it comes time for you to apply. Keep your head up, and I will catch you on the flip side hopefully!

 

[FlowRate]

That happened to me in a linear algebra class. Worst test i've had in college


I like going to my classes. For the most part they are fun or there's interesting people to entertain me.

I only skipped some classes that were at 8-9 AM fresh and sophmore year. And that was once in a blue moon.

Ah yeah, in our engineering classes we dreaded the anything-open (book, notes whatever) tests, because they were always substantially harder.

 

[deleted393595]

Thanks ElCapone! I really like your name and avatar!

I am hoping the school of my dreams sees me as the applicant of their dreams. Best of luck to you when it comes time for you to apply. Keep your head up, and I will catch you on the flip side hopefully!

Haha. Thanks. That's the first time I've heard that 😀