chronicconic Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Hi everyone. I'm a recent B.Sc. grad who was rejected from med schools last year. I am currently in the process of reapplying, as well as finding employment in my field. As a student who went straight to college after high school, this is my first September since I was 5 in which I'm not in school. It's almost a surreal experience. I feel especially strange since most of my peers went back to school immediately after graduation. To anyone else in my position, how's post-college life treating you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freewheeler Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 I'm currently thinking of maybe applying to MPH programs as a backup in case this cycle doesn't work out. That way I can avoid the "surreal September experience" mentioned above, lol. Otherwise I'll be in the same position you currently find yourself--next September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summergirl Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 After being in undergrad for 6 years (currently going on 7th), I will be extremely excited for the chance to have a school-free September next year. Think about all the stuff you can do! You can watch TV all day long without worrying about homework. You can travel to Europe without worrying about getting notes from someone. You can take any job you want without worrying about the huge time commitment for school. There's almost nothing in the world you can't do. Enjoy it because most of us can't just yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msuneong Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 The real world? What's that? Are there multiple choice exams there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPatting Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Haha, I was recently discussing this very same thing with my friend. I'm in 3rd year so I still have this cycle and next before even considering a year without school, but the idea of being able to fully experience the 4 seasons in the year without the burden of school is very enticing. But of course I would trade all that to get into med without a second thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robclem21 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 You can watch TV all day long without worrying about homework. You can travel to Europe without worrying about getting notes from someone. You can take any job you want without worrying about the huge time commitment for school. There's almost nothing in the world you can't do. Enjoy it because most of us can't just yet This could not be any further from the "Real World". If this is what you have in mind after your undergraduate degree you are going to get quite the awakening. Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amichel Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 This could not be any further from the "Real World". If this is what you have in mind after your undergraduate degree you are going to get quite the awakening. Haha. Maybe if you have rich parents? Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Maybe if you have rich parents? Haha. that is the real world for some the term is very broad after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronicconic Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 The 'real world' is pretty uneventful for me so far. I knew my B.Sc. in Biochemistry wouldn't be extremely unemployable, but I thought I'd get at least one call back. That being said though, I am absolutely relieved that I don't have to constantly worry about my grades at the moment. I've had grades anxiety since 12th Grade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freewheeler Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 If it's any consolation, a BSc in Biochemistry probably sounds super impressive to 99% of people. Maybe all of the employers you contacted just think you're over-qualified? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronicconic Posted October 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 If it's any consolation, a BSc in Biochemistry probably sounds super impressive to 99% of people. Maybe all of the employers you contacted just think you're over-qualified? True. I don't mean to boast, but the typical response I get is positive when I tell people I have a Bachelor's in Biochemistry. Too bad it doesn't land me a job or anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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