Third year freshman?!

[DMD2Bee87]

This is my first year in dental school. There is a guy in my class that says he failed a couple of classes his first year and he was allowed to repeat but they made him split his first year into two years. So that means that he will be a d1 for three years?? Wow...I didn't know dental schools did this? It just sounded a little harsh to me....but I guess he's still there so it can't be that bad, right? I'm nervous now.

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[Daurang]

He's lucky he's allowed to stay. He must have special connections because other students would be washing test tubes as their occupation right now.

 

[SoulPower]

He's lucky he's allowed to stay. He must have special connections because other students would be washing test tubes as their occupation right now.

Lol, was thinking the same thing. Or he's definitely got lots of monies to "donate" to the school.

 

[DMD2Bee87]

He's lucky he's allowed to stay. He must have special connections because other students would be washing test tubes as their occupation right now.

LOL. I know right.

 

[7 Iron]

He's lucky he's allowed to stay. He must have special connections because other students would be washing test tubes as their occupation right now.

Sounds about right. That's what I did with my B.S. before applying to dental school! LOL

 

[rarm1]

Sounds about right. That's what I did with my B.S. before applying to dental school! LOL

yes he is lucky... every student should be given the chance especially if they have problems that will not affect their treatment of patients.

Some have "learning problems" - takes long to read - need more time for courses/exams

Some have personal problems at home where they need to spend more time with the family - some have medical problems where they did more time while being treated.

When I was in school (seems like 100 years ago) My younger brother was dying and I wanted to be with him and drop out/leave of absence. The Dean at Penn - Lester Burket - worked with me... told me to do what I can... and my grades will disappear If I had to repeat the year.... I have been maintaining that compassionate behavior ever since