UBC MD Interview Invites/Regrets Thread - 2020/21

[premed0821 54]

3 minutes ago, jadeemz said:

What's everyone doing to keep their mind off of this? I spent all yesterday building a computer...and today trying to set up Windows installers from a Mac...10/10 would recommend as a distraction technique

ahah that sounds fun. I've been studying for exams (had my last one today!), phoned my sister this afternoon, and did some early Christmas baking 

[corgi321 103]

12 minutes ago, jadeemz said:

What's everyone doing to keep their mind off of this? I spent all yesterday building a computer...and today trying to set up Windows installers from a Mac...10/10 would recommend as a distraction technique

Playing lots of Cyberpunk 

[Excel-erate Your Breath 146]

14 minutes ago, corgi321 said:

Playing lots of Cyberpunk 

Might be a bit of a left field one but FIFA 21 for me lol. And probably gonna get back into the gym, been skipping for a week.

Moral of the story: just do what you would normally do in life to 'distract' you. Life is bigger than this application cycle. And I say that as someone who has accepted that the chances of me getting an invite this cycle are low, not just as someone who thinks of themselves as a shoo-in

[jadeemz 21]

42 minutes ago, corgi321 said:

Playing lots of Cyberpunk 

That's what the build was for  Going to be playing all break!

[immune 7]

At least we know we won't be hearing anything tomorrow during this time 

[premed0821 54]

1 minute ago, immune said:

At least we know we won't be hearing anything tomorrow during this time 

why won't we hear after 9am tomorrow?

[hopefulpremed4 0]

1 minute ago, immune said:

At least we know we won't be hearing anything tomorrow 

Maybe this means we'll be getting some info after 9am tmrw?!

[immune 7]

1 minute ago, premed0821 said:

why won't we hear after 9am tomorrow?

Sorry! Meant to refer to the time frame. We may well get results after 9AM!

[PirouetteCacahuete 181]

2 hours ago, jadeemz said:

What's everyone doing to keep their mind off of this? I spent all yesterday building a computer...and today trying to set up Windows installers from a Mac...10/10 would recommend as a distraction technique

I build jigsaw puzzles (1000 pieces nearly everyday) and watch Game of Thrones since I never saw it. It's just nice to be done with the semester and breathe.

[smolandfeisty 136]

2 hours ago, jadeemz said:

What's everyone doing to keep their mind off of this? I spent all yesterday building a computer...and today trying to set up Windows installers from a Mac...10/10 would recommend as a distraction technique

What a wholesome post!  I work as a nurse, & other than that I've been hitting the gym, playing with my dog, and stress baking (you would not believe how many shortbread cookies I have made ((and eaten))  in the last few days......)

[24KaratPureAu 20]

16 minutes ago, PirouetteCacahuete said:

I build jigsaw puzzles (1000 pieces nearly everyday) and watch Game of Thrones since I never saw it. It's just nice to be done with the semester and breathe.

Which season of GOT are you watching? 

[barromac 3]

2 hours ago, jadeemz said:

What's everyone doing to keep their mind off of this? I spent all yesterday building a computer...and today trying to set up Windows installers from a Mac...10/10 would recommend as a distraction technique

I’ve been studying for my last final which is tomorrow!!! and wrapping Christmas presents! I’ll probably start baking cookies tomorrow when I have more time.

[24KaratPureAu 20]

I'm just doing some random things for the lab and research like helping them build a website and hosting the Christmas party. Aside from that, I feel blessed that the NBA is back and the Lakers are playing in 5 minutes. 

[Raisin Bran 39]

These posts make everyone seem so human  such a nice change from the typical “pre-med” perception. I’ve been doing lots of Yoga With Adriene! 

[jadeemz 21]

3 minutes ago, Raisin Bran said:

These posts make everyone seem so human  such a nice change from the typical “pre-med” perception. I’ve been doing lots of Yoga With Adriene! 

I love doing her videos!! Especially the new series that she does every year!

[24KaratPureAu 20]

5 minutes ago, Raisin Bran said:

These posts make everyone seem so human  such a nice change from the typical “pre-med” perception. I’ve been doing lots of Yoga With Adriene! 

I feel like this is exactly what UBC wants to know from our ECs, that we are not robots trained only for practicing medicine but we have our own passions and lifes outside of pre-med activities. 

[PirouetteCacahuete 181]

1 hour ago, 24KaratPureAu said:

Which season of GOT are you watching? 

Starting on season 3 right now. I reckon I’ll be close to done by Christmas. Haha

[corgi321 103]

Just now, 24KaratPureAu said:

I feel like this is exactly what UBC wants to know from our ECs, that we are not robots trained only for practicing medicine but we have our own passions and lifes outside of pre-med activities. 

Hopefully we get some news tomorrow. The notification of them doing maintenance in the early morning makes me think they might be getting OAS primed to send out notifications tomorrow

[24KaratPureAu 20]

1 minute ago, PirouetteCacahuete said:

Starting on season 3 right now. I reckon I’ll be close to done by Christmas. Haha

The best is yet to come. I envy you (as I finished all seasons already). I also envy young children who just discovered the Marvel Universe for the first time. 

[barromac 3]

5 minutes ago, 24KaratPureAu said:

The best is yet to come. I envy you (as I finished all seasons already). I also envy young children who just discovered the Marvel Universe for the first time. 

I just saw some videos of people reacting to endgame in theatres and it made me sad because I’ll never be able to experience that movie for the first time ever again

[duke8 18]

I’m currently building a Lego set of the Dubai skyline 

[Bumblegum 11]

Hi everybody!  waiting for my results too pretty nerve wracking loll.

Just curious as to see who is a male/female/non-binary on here! the stats haven’t come out yet and I’m curious to see the demographics of this forum!

[minahg 7]

4 hours ago, 24KaratPureAu said:

I'm just doing some random things for the lab and research like helping them build a website and hosting the Christmas party. Aside from that, I feel blessed that the NBA is back and the Lakers are playing in 5 minutes. 

Agreed, blessed to have the NBA back! 

[smolandfeisty 136]

4 hours ago, Raisin Bran said:

These posts make everyone seem so human  such a nice change from the typical “pre-med” perception. I’ve been doing lots of Yoga With Adriene! 

I agree!

I think what bothers me most about medical school applications is that the vast majority of applicants would make great doctors. I attended a zoom call that U of C med hosted this summer, and the Dean of Admissions said something to this effect: "If you have successfully submitted an application that has gone for review, congratulations -- you are already amongst the top 10% of your peers."

On that note, I hope we all get to be colleagues one day 

[grinder2018 3]

7 hours ago, corgi321 said:

Playing lots of Cyberpunk 

if i see you in class, next august we are friends. 

i've been doing the same. going nomad style. stressful week.