I'm still torn. My decision of how to pursue this education is tremendously tough. On one hand I could almost kill myself for another year but then graduate on time, or I could take my time and delay graduation by one year.
Both choices have their pros and cons, and sadly, the delay option seems more reasonable at this point. And I say "sadly" because I hate the thought of setting myself behind by another year. One year is a long time. It may not seem like it in the long run, but day by day, it's a long time. Also, by delaying graduation by a year I'll be able to relax a little more and put in more time and effort into physician shadowing, volunteering, and getting some leadership experience. Eventually it's a better way to go, and most likely, will help my med school application. And also and more importantly, I'll be able to enjoy my son and being a mom full time for a little longer before I start medical school.
Then there's the accelerated choice, in which I take O Chem and Physics for a full year (but those would be the only classes I take), and get all my 50+ hrs of volunteering and physician shadowing and leadership done this summer (total of about 150 hrs) if I want to have a good looking application. So basically I'm taking summer off school either way, but if I decide on this route, then I will be very busy. However, it just sounds so "forced", in a way that I'm only doing all that so I can "check boxes" on my application. Not to mention that in the fall and spring I'll be taking a total of 10 credits just with those two classes (Physics is 4 if I remember corrently, and O Chem is 6) but compared to now that's 6 less credits than what I currently take. And I love the thought of actually staying on track with graduation, and taking the MCAT next May, and applying for med school next June. That just sounds soooo good, because it means I'm coming up on the finish line, and I cannot wait any longer to graduate!
So do I endure another year of busy-ness and stay on track or do I delay graduation and "relax"?
I'm putting up a poll on this, and maybe if people want to comment as to why I should go either way that would be helpful too.
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Silvia,
My heart goes out to you. Honestly, I'm not sure what I'd do. I tried so hard for 7 years to "have it all" and nearly lost everything that mattered. It's still a man's world and us mothers have to work so much harder to do well in school, climb the career ladder, put food on the table, nurture our family, etc. Hang in there. I know you'll do the right thing. And let's talk. Soon!
Much love,
Christine
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