You know what I don't even know what to do ..im so confused this seem's like so much work! I am going to be attending a community college and i have to take so many classes such as chemistry/biology/calculus etc. ..thats a lot and im not sure i am going to be able to do it! What do you think! My passion is Northeastern University and becoming a doctor! But it is so much work! I NEED ALL THE ADVICE I CAN GET!!!! PLEASE HELP!
2007-09-28 14:27:52 · 19 answers · asked by krystal G 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I took six courses per semester as an undergraduate -- so I know it can be handled.
If you don't think that you can handle chemistry, biology and calculus at the same time -- then it is time for you to come up with a new career plan, because this is simple compared to what you will have to do to get into medical school and once you are in.
It is time for you to do a reality check.
2007-09-28 15:30:29 · answer #1 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting upset isn't going to help matters. If you have a habit of getting upset when you are faced with a decision, you need to work on getting rid of that habit.
Obtaining a college degree is not easy, of course. But hundreds of thousands of people do it every year. How? My advice is to do what I did: study HARD, take more notes than you think you should, do not try to keep a job while you take classes, and don't party very much.
When it is time to sign up for classes, speak with the counselor you are assigned to about your concerns. He/she will advise you as to how many classes you can probably handle.
Develop keen study habits. Join a study group. Keep the socializing down to a minimum. After all, what are you attending university for anyway? To have fun or to get a degree.
After the first couple of semesters, you will fall into a rhythm of your own and should have a good handle on things. Remember that you will not be the only new student there, and keep your nose in your books.
2007-09-28 14:47:16 · answer #2 · answered by artistagent116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to become a doctor get ready for 100 hours a week for 5 years in medschool and internship.
Classroom
Disecting cadavers
Working on a Group project
Individual project
Getting published
Hospital and clinic rounds
On-call stints
You can be assured you will do a 3 day on-call at least ONE Christmas, New Years, Thanksgiving, LAbor Day or Memorial Day weekend at some point in time.
2007-09-28 15:02:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you want me to tell you Darling? That Med School is so much easier than CC? Anyone who does is full of it and hoping you'll give them the best answer because they think it's what you WANT to hear.
To be a doc it takes years of grueling schooling and then internship. It's a reality you're going to have to face.
If I knew you personally I'd be able to give you an honest opinion and you could either prove me right or wrong. As it is this is the best answer I can give you:
You're the one who needs to decide if you can do it or not.
Be confident in your abilities, but be honest and realistic with yourself.
Good Luck
2007-09-28 14:36:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Girl, of course you can do it! I know it seems overwhelming at first, but once you get your groove, school home homework, taking care of your responsibilities I know you can do it. If you want to become a doctor there are alot of coursework and college time that your going to have to put in. So keep your head up and a good attitude and of course faith in God or whoever you believe in and you will succeed.
2007-09-28 14:47:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you know the old saying
"nothing comes without hardwork."
I realize that there is a tremendous amount of pressure and stress on the path way to becoming a doctor.
but you know?
every present doctor has traveled that way.
just stick to it and keep moving!
that's the kind of determination and courage it takes to become a successful doctor
and that's the best advice i can give right now.
Good Luck!
2007-09-28 14:40:34 · answer #6 · answered by taz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does seem like a lot of work but you can do anything you set your mind to, even if it seems impossible. You should try a semester and see how it works out because you will never know what might've happened otherwise.
Good Luck!!!
2007-09-28 14:39:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you say it is your passion...then you should be able to do it.. That all depends on how badly you want it. But God never gives us any more than we can handle.. So yes, I think you can do it.. Just think of it this way, once you do it.... You will be proud of yourself for your accomplishment.. Besides, anything worth having is well worth working for!!!
2007-09-28 14:34:25 · answer #8 · answered by das_vergessen1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its better to take these biological chem and math courses at ur local college cause the credits are same and transferable and when u get to northeastern you can take the more challenging and exciting courses for your major !
2007-09-28 14:31:17 · answer #9 · answered by krissehg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meet other premed students and study with them.
Ta Ta! No stress! Study and at the same time, meet new friends.
2007-09-28 14:33:20 · answer #10 · answered by Rosie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋