Hey guys,
I am first year, and was thinking of second year programs. After doing my undergrad, my goal is to be in mac med program (but thats long way ahead
)...but right now, my main focus is to get a "vibrant, fun, hands-on, amazing uni education)
Initially b4 starting uni, I thought that to be a doctor means to take hard-core and dry science courses and get a high GPA in all of them, and do insane amount of volunteer work and what not to get into medicine. But that is rubbish as I feel that when that time comes, I won't be ME but a mask that i have created for myself to get into med. However, NOW, being in first year and getting a lot of exposure to university life as well as learning that taking hard-core science courses and attempting to get a high GPA in all of them is an extremely foolish move, as it will limit my social development (staying in a room trying to get all the work done)
, I have understood the meaning of being a "well-rounded student" (which in my opinion is a student who works hard, plays hard and has a lot of fun at the same time)
Right now I am in life sci. YES, i am able to take a lot of hard-core science courses, but taking just these courses doesn't give me a feeling of satisfaction (because I can hardly apply what I m learning and there is so much to learn that after doing the exam, I doubt that i will remember any of it. and I dont remember a fair bit from last term exams
For my second year, I want to apply to a vibrant and practical program that involves working with people, and helping them he healthy and happy.
My second year programs that i m thinking of are:
- Hon Bio
- Hon Bio (Physiology)
- Kinesiology
- Health Sci
Now, everyone tells me that these programs are difficult to get into and there are limited spots as well as limited enrollment, not to mention extreme competition.
All I want is an involving and engaging uni education, and I believe of the 4 programs above, kin and health sci are what appeal to me
I know you don't have to be in health sci to be in medicine....but honestly, all i m looking for in my uni education is getting a broad experience working with people....i m not a kind of person who wants to sit in one room trying to decipher textbooks after textbooks....I WANNA BE OUT THEREE DOING REAL STUFF THAT IS APPLICABLE AND WORKING WITH PEOPLE AND HELPING THEM AND CREATING A BETTER WORLD. lol
so what should I focus on: kin or health sci?
I like kin b/c it is focused on learning about the body (saying this from taking Kin 1Y03 and 1YY3). I like health sci b/c it is involved in looking at a topic and doing research on it from multiple perspectives) (saying this from what i have heard). I think I want a combination of these two programs
I sincerely appreciate any comments from upper year students who are in either of these programs.