Throughout undergrad, I've always thought it was cool to be a med student. (When I was in high school, I thought it was "cool"to be in college...I'm just realizing what a dork I am, but then again, the term "cool" is relative.) But moving some distance away from home, living on my own, making my own meals, waking up on time, ect . has taught me that maybe med school isn't as cool as I thought it'd be. And then there are the classes, which they say is like drinking from a fire hose. This was our orientation week and things are already looking hectic. We had 3 (mini) lectures already! The neurology professor started with an overview that took me for a ride. As I struggled to take my illegible notes, I found myself thinking, for a split second, what am I even doing here. But I know that my life isn't about me. This course that I'm starting, is not about me. Contrary to what the people might say, it's not about what I want to accomplish.. or ...
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