Questions on Deferring

[DannyGlover]

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1) I am currently studying Swahili at my undergrad. I really enjoy learning Swahili, and the main reason why I study it is because I want to use it toward medical service in Africa--one of the main topics in my personal statement (I also have some Swahili ancestry). One option I have been thinking of recently is requesting a year deferment to study Swahili in Kenya. I would be planning and organizing this entire venture myself--no outside scholarships. Do you think medical schools would find this a suitable reason to grant me a deferral?

2) I've been accepted to two medical schools that are known for doling out generous financial/merit aid. If these schools would grant me my deferral, and also grant me a financial aid package, would this financial aid package remain unaltered during my year off? Would they rescind it?

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Tired Pigeon]

Start medical school now. Get through your pre-clinical years and do well. Then take a year off between 2nd and 3rd years - use this time to earn an MPH and work on your Swahili.

Good luck to you!

 

[JmanDO]

You could simply write your letter requesting deferment and ask about the financial issue. If they say it's gone, then you can make the decision to continue or follow ^ plan.

 

[DannyGlover]

Start medical school now. Get through your pre-clinical years and do well. Then take a year off between 2nd and 3rd years - use this time to earn an MPH and work on your Swahili.

Good luck to you!

I've never considered this route before. Interesting...