Anfield Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 First week is starting to really suck. Everyone's getting drunk and high on my floor. I didn't sign up for the event as it seemed very goofy as well. I can't fit in with these guys. Feeling like a loner as I'm staying in my room for the most day. Am I too introverted? I don't think I'm socially-awkward but I can't fit in with these guys at all. I really had high hopes but the whole week is about drinking, getting high, and getting laid. Three points I'm not interested in. I know what my goal is, and I read future_doc's thread for incoming 1st years (thanks FD!) but my high hopes of a good o-week to adapt before classes begin are no longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeuroPreMed Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 You, like myself, and many others on this forum are all quite similar. I'm quite an introvert as well and personally I don't have any interest in any of those three either. I don't think being an introvert makes you a bad person, or a bad potential doctor. I would rather sit in my room and read a book or study then go out any day of the week, but that's just how I am. If you aren't interested in what your floor is doing but want to socialize perhaps go out and find others who aren't doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdy Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 I didn't bother with most of my school's orientation week either. I tried, but it's really not my cup of tea. I did find plenty of people who are similar to me in that respect, as well as a close group of friends, after classes had started. It was then that I had chances to meet the people who, like me, were not interested in the party-party-party atmosphere of orientation week. Frankly, drunk teenagers annoy me greatly. I don't blame you for not going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anfield Posted September 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Thanks a lot for sharing. I knew I wasn't the only one like this but I really needed some confirmation Literally everyone is getting drunk and 'experimenting'. It's a new city and I know no one who decided to come here, and the school has a reputation for being a party school. Funny thing is the school itself promotes going wild and experimenting in this week. Like, really? It's definitely living up to its reputation of being a party school I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeuroPreMed Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Thanks a lot for sharing. I knew I wasn't the only one like this but I really needed some confirmation Literally everyone is getting drunk. It's a new city and I know no one who decided to come here, and the school has a reputation for being a party school. It's definitely living up to its reputation I guess. I wish I could say it will slow down, but it probably won't haha... Looks like the library is going to be your best friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerena Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 First week is starting to really suck. Everyone's getting drunk and high on my floor. I didn't sign up for the event as it seemed very goofy as well. I can't fit in with these guys. Feeling like a loner as I'm staying in my room for the most day. Am I too introverted? I don't think I'm socially-awkward but I can't fit in with these guys at all. I really had high hopes but the whole week is about drinking, getting high, and getting laid. Three points I'm not interested in. I know what my goal is, and I read future_doc's thread for incoming 1st years (thanks FD!) but my high hopes of a good o-week to adapt before classes begin are no longer. I remember feeling super similar during my undergrad O-week. Just to sympathize, haha, the constant partying drove me nuts! I remember my room mates had this "policy" where they wouldn't lock our door. And I was the "unpopular" one who would lock the door whenever I could... So anyway, one night, I remember going to the kitchen to grab some juice and this drunk guy opens our door, walks in, and PUKES right in front of me. PROJECTILE. That was basically my intro to undergrad. Hopefully, it's not as bad where you are. PM me if you ever want to vent haha. xoxo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Don't be concerned, stay true to yourself and all will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutritionRunner Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Sorry to hear about your experiences. I guess I was lucky - I lived in a "study intensive area" in residence in first year, so we were all pretty interested in our academics and not in getting drunk or using drugs. We still had fun at the O-week activities, but we did it without getting drunk or high. Do you have any activities during O-week that are more academically-inclined? We had program orientations, opportunities to meet the profs and senior students in our program, and some "low key" activities like yoga in the arboretum, library tours, etc. If there are similar-type activities for your O-week, you might meet some more like-minded people there. If not, once classes start you will hopefully be able to find people who are more interested in academics and less interested in partying. You can also think about joining one club (don't go overboard, but pick up that really interests you) and again, hopefully you will find people with similar interests. I guess your university doesn't offer quiet areas in residence or study intensive areas? If they are options, see if you can get a room transfer. If they aren't, you'll obviously have to figure out what works for you to take care of your needs. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerena Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Sorry to hear about your experiences. I guess I was lucky - I lived in a "study intensive area" in residence in first year, so we were all pretty interested in our academics and not in getting drunk or using drugs. We still had fun at the O-week activities, but we did it without getting drunk or high. You were very lucky. Was just talking to one of my classmates about this. She had a "study intensive" floor as well, which was perfect because, for instance, if you every do want to hang out/have a loud gathering/etc. (e.g. after midterms, or finals), then you can move wherever the party is. That way, it's not constantly present, whether you like it or not. Like you said, I'm sure once the OP is in classes, then it will become easier to find new friends with similar goals and interests. At least that was the case for me, in undergrad and in med. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 In undergrad, I had just one friend sort of in my program. We were both top students and were friendly competitors. In med school, we were a close knit group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerena Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 In undergrad, I had just one friend sort of in my program. We were both top students and were friendly competitors. In med school, we were a close knit group. Aw it's good to have at least one person! Hehe "friendly competitors." Then it makes it wayyy more bearable. In UG it was basically just me and my boyfriend. (All I need in this life of sin... Lalala). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anfield Posted September 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Thanks for the help so far. There are like 2 seminars today and tomorrow. That's about it. I don't see the point of paying $150 for those 2 things given that I have to go home on wednesday to take care of some stuff. Really trying to be positive but I'm currently hating it. Only reason I picked this place is to not be surrounded by hundreds of premed gunners. Now I'm thinking that would have been better just for the sake of having something common with other people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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