nontradabroad
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Hi everyone!
So I’m currently a junior in college studying International Relations. Literally haven’t taken a science class since my sophomore year of high school and my college doesn’t offer any science classes whatsoever. My college is also in Europe, but I’m American. I don’t know how international applicants are treated but I’m sure it’s different than someone who matriculated in the US. Does anyone have experience as an international student (specifically one who is American but just went to college abroad)? My current GPA is 9.04/10, which I think converts to around a 3.5, but I don't know how accurate that is, because, at my school, a 50 is a passing grade so 9s are valued higher.
So, basically, I’ve recently realized that I want to go into medicine, after a lifetime of thinking I suck at math and science, and I have NO idea how to get started preparing for this process or even if I would actually be capable.
Here’s what I’m planning on doing so far: I’ve applied to volunteer at my local hospital this summer, as well as a family planning place, and I’m getting certified as a doula & hoping to volunteer as one (I’m interested in being a doula bc I’m obsessed with birth and - I know this is naive - but I’m really interested in going into OB/GYN).
I’m also looking into volunteering in hospice and at a local women’s shelter. I live in a place with limited resources and I don’t think it would be possible for me to volunteer here in Europe. I’m going to stay home and do online classes next semester so I can volunteer and hopefully shadow then.
Basically, I’m looking for ANY advice. Should I take prereq classes over the summer at a local 4-year college? Does community college for prereqs look bad? Should I wait to take those classes and apply for a post bacc when I graduate next year? What's it like to take science classes again after not taking them for so long? I’m so lost and worried that I won’t be able to get enough done to apply to med school in the next few years.
Sorry to ramble for so long. What do you guys think? I’m super lost and just in need of literally any and all advice.
So I’m currently a junior in college studying International Relations. Literally haven’t taken a science class since my sophomore year of high school and my college doesn’t offer any science classes whatsoever. My college is also in Europe, but I’m American. I don’t know how international applicants are treated but I’m sure it’s different than someone who matriculated in the US. Does anyone have experience as an international student (specifically one who is American but just went to college abroad)? My current GPA is 9.04/10, which I think converts to around a 3.5, but I don't know how accurate that is, because, at my school, a 50 is a passing grade so 9s are valued higher.
So, basically, I’ve recently realized that I want to go into medicine, after a lifetime of thinking I suck at math and science, and I have NO idea how to get started preparing for this process or even if I would actually be capable.
Here’s what I’m planning on doing so far: I’ve applied to volunteer at my local hospital this summer, as well as a family planning place, and I’m getting certified as a doula & hoping to volunteer as one (I’m interested in being a doula bc I’m obsessed with birth and - I know this is naive - but I’m really interested in going into OB/GYN).
I’m also looking into volunteering in hospice and at a local women’s shelter. I live in a place with limited resources and I don’t think it would be possible for me to volunteer here in Europe. I’m going to stay home and do online classes next semester so I can volunteer and hopefully shadow then.
Basically, I’m looking for ANY advice. Should I take prereq classes over the summer at a local 4-year college? Does community college for prereqs look bad? Should I wait to take those classes and apply for a post bacc when I graduate next year? What's it like to take science classes again after not taking them for so long? I’m so lost and worried that I won’t be able to get enough done to apply to med school in the next few years.
Sorry to ramble for so long. What do you guys think? I’m super lost and just in need of literally any and all advice.
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