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When I moved to DMU, within the first month, my grandmother was diagnosed with cancer which eventually lead to her being parlayzed from the waiste down. I wasn't around for that and it played pretty heavily upon me. Me being a happy go lucky person, attempted to ignore it however. When my father's health started to slip (he is in his 70's) I started to worry that I wouldn't be around if something were to happen. In addition, my gf of 5 years and I, were having problems with the distance. So, all these factors have made me think about my decision. I love DMU, but I would urge everyone to think about their choice, no matter which school they decide to go to. Think about how these situations will effect you. It is easy to say a plane flight is nothing until you get out here and your only source of communication is the phone. I have begun talks with another school about transfering or starting over again as a first year. Which school, eh, I wont say until I get the green light or decide against it. This is MY story, however. I am a firm believer in fate and it seems that fate is smacking me in the head right now. We shall see. Part of medical school is a growth away from everything being easy to things being very hard. I knew coming out here I would have to be far away from everything I knew and loved. I did it, however, and what I make out ot if from here on in is my own. You are obviously thinking more about your choices than I did. I let a hatred for Pennsylvania push me out of the state. Medicine is my dream, but, being happy while I pursue my dream is more important to me. It would take a lot for me, right now, to risk that dream. DMU was my number one choice for many reasons; the atomosphere, the people and the reputation being the top three. If I was meant to be here and learn these lessons from a distance, then the talks with the other school will go south. If not, then you will see a new signature at the bottom of my name and I will forever be known as that kid that transfered. Maybe this will prove negative in the future, I don't know. I do know that watching my family crumble without me even being near to them is not something I want. *I didn't check any of this for spelling*
Sorry to hear that, Jamers. All of these things happening can only make medical school that much more of a challenge for you. It must be tough. And it does make me think about what ifs for my own family situation and how where I go might affect that.
I hope your plans work out in the best way possible for you, and your family!