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Hey guys. Most of this is just a vent cuz i feel like crap right now, but if you have a few moments to read and ponder, feel free.
Im an M1, in the middle of my first finals weeks. I just finished the first week, and I have 2 more next week. Most of my classes carry on to next term, so the finals dont have extreme importance. The one class that is only one term has its final on monday, worth 60% of my grade.
Today is also the day of my cousin's wedding. My cousin who is like a big sister to me, probably one of the closest people to me in my family (nuclear included). I was looking forward to this from the time I knew she was engaged. I booked my tickets in the beginning of August, and anticipated it to as late as 2 hours ago.
Then I realized, after taking an old final exam, that if I didnt study as much as possible, I would really end up f*cking myself over. Im not sure how most med schools are, but over here we have letter grades. To make things worse, classes are only offered one year, and its all or nothing. Theres no taking it again next term. You screw up once, and youre decelerated. An extra year in med school.
Obviously I feel like crap now. But what really gets me is that it doesnt even end here. For the next 4 years, medical school will be my top priority. Who knows how many other special occasions and memories I will lose out on just because of a final? Am I just going crazy from the stress, or does anyone else actually feel the same way?
Im an M1, in the middle of my first finals weeks. I just finished the first week, and I have 2 more next week. Most of my classes carry on to next term, so the finals dont have extreme importance. The one class that is only one term has its final on monday, worth 60% of my grade.
Today is also the day of my cousin's wedding. My cousin who is like a big sister to me, probably one of the closest people to me in my family (nuclear included). I was looking forward to this from the time I knew she was engaged. I booked my tickets in the beginning of August, and anticipated it to as late as 2 hours ago.
Then I realized, after taking an old final exam, that if I didnt study as much as possible, I would really end up f*cking myself over. Im not sure how most med schools are, but over here we have letter grades. To make things worse, classes are only offered one year, and its all or nothing. Theres no taking it again next term. You screw up once, and youre decelerated. An extra year in med school.
Obviously I feel like crap now. But what really gets me is that it doesnt even end here. For the next 4 years, medical school will be my top priority. Who knows how many other special occasions and memories I will lose out on just because of a final? Am I just going crazy from the stress, or does anyone else actually feel the same way?
