What scares me most about moving to a new place

[drpep]

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I have gotten out of my comfort zone before. This is no issue at all for me.

Having to start all over with friends is what scares me. I know how difficult medical school is and how different my social life will be after I start.


The time that I do have off, I really wish I would be able to spend it with my girlfriend, best friends, family, other loved ones.

Instead, I am going to have to start all over, while losing contact with my best friends.

Is this a legitimate concern?

 

[aSagacious]

Happens to the best of us, you'll be fine. Just keep in mind that med school is only four years (and that's what Facebook, Skype, AIM, texting, email, etc is for).

 

[kami333]

Even if you lived in the same city, you'll probably lose contact with the majority of your best friends. Once you graduate college, you and your friends are going to be living very different lives regardless of your geographic proximity. GF/wives, different job schedules, different career aspirations, etc. And once you start having children it gets even worse.

 

[Remy LeBeau]

On the other side of the coin, you will most likely be making new friends with whom you'll grow very close. That can't be such a bad thing.

In regards to your existing friends, you'll be surprised when you see them again. It will feel like you weren't gone a single day. I made a cross-country move awhile ago, and when I visit home, it's almost like I never left.

Good luck!

 

[Torr]

On the other side of the coin, you will most likely be making new friends with whom you'll grow very close. That can't be such a bad thing.

+1

My friends are all over the place as it is and now I'm moving further away from the few that remained close. Only thing that's getting me over it is I've been getting to know a few of my future classmates and they seem awesome. I'm pretty sure I'll come out of med school with some bff's. IMO, you form the strongest bonds with people you've had to work with (teammates etc.).

 

[mdphd72]

I think you'll be fine. 😉 You can't possibly be the only one in that situation, right?

 

[mauberley]

There's going to be a transitional period as you get settled and re-form your social circle and get some semblance of a routine going, but the Internet's a beautiful thing...it's much easier to stay in touch with friends than before. Take advantage of it; it'll make it easier. Not saying it won't be hard, but know that it's not an insurmountable challenge.