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.

I'm in Life Sci and I'm thinking about what you are thinking. I know that transferring to Health Sci is very difficult...so I'm not sure if comparing Health Sci and Kin is a fair comparison if you are actually trying to transfer next year. I'm not sure how difficult it is to transfer to kin..I would assume that it would be easier than Heath Sci.

Humanities

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I heard from an academic advisor that:
for transfer students:
kin = 10 spots
health sci = 20 spots

Originally Posted by epikness

I heard from an academic advisor that:
for transfer students:
kin = 10 spots
health sci = 20 spots

I never expected that! Well, I learnt something new today. lol

What is the GPA to transfer into Kin btw?

you do realize that macinsiders is not the same thing as a academic or personal counsellor?

Originally Posted by Mepper

Humanities

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I want the hat in your avatar :(

its 9.0 for kin, and 9.0 for health sci as well
but it says on their website (**only highly qualified students will be considered**) :(

Originally Posted by jo87

you do realize that macinsiders is not the same thing as a academic or personal counsellor?

true but i m looking for other people opinion, esp those who are in these programs

Woah, large red font.

Originally Posted by Mahratta

Woah, large red font.

lol....i was just trying to emphasize...didnt know it was gonna be so big

I think you need to reassess what university is all about
Nothing you learn here is very applicable to the real world...
Also, if you are efficient with your school work, there's no reason why you won't have free time

: )

I know nothing that can benefit this thread so here's a nice song instead.

Originally Posted by rabblerabble

I think you need to reassess what university is all about
Nothing you learn here is very applicable to the real world...
Also, if you are efficient with your school work, there's no reason why you won't have free time

: )

In YOUR faculty maybe. (We all know very well which 1 )

Well...it's actually nice to see you have your priorities straight
But, from what I know of the nursing program, it's probably your best bet for actually doing any hands on, actually helping people stuff. Though I have no idea if kin does, so someone else might be able to help you there.

In healthsci, as with every other program, your opportunities to help others come from your own initiative to get into the community. There are a lot clubs on campus that can help you with that
In terms of the program itself, it's applicable in the way that you will be working in groups constantly, so you develop those skills. But it's not all "hands on"-you will still be spending time stuck in your room
The best way to really make yourself a well-rounded student (beyond getting out in the community + social life) is to really use your electives to learn about things that really interest you, and expand your horizons.

Actually, I just remembered, you could apply straight into the global health specialization in healthsci, which is, to my knowledge, a bit more hands on (you travel over seas for a semester in your third year). But I don't know too much about it, sorry.

Any other questions please ask