Hey everyone, basically I need an advice here if anyone can be nice enough to offer :). I'm a 17 year old girl who loves molecular biology and who's soon to enter university. My problem is that, when I was a 15 year old until now I've dreamed to become a doctor and study medicine. Some situations has occurred in my recent life and I can't figure out exactly why am I hesitant and afraid of entering medicine. I'm not afraid of medicine, but I'm scared of entering and after few years of my life and I end up realizing that it's not what I really want.
Are you hesitant because of the recent situations that you mentioned or are you hesitant in general because of the fact you might find this isn’t what you want to do? If it’s the latter, then I would say do it because you’ll always regret knowing that you didn’t try. At 17, you have plenty of time to go into university and if you figure it’s not your thing switch your area of study. "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor.” - Mark Twain
I'm hesitant because of the fact that this isn't what I want and maybe because everyone thinks that I would be the perfect doctor since "my personality fits it so much" and also, the situations also support my current confused situation. So technically, both..
I agree with Doget. You never know where your journey in life is going to take you. Would you be ok with saying you wish you had tried medicine when you are middle aged. Youth is all about learning and exploring! If you try medicine and change your mind at least you will know for sure and whatever journey your life takes knowledge is never wasted😉 Nursing was a very late in life career change for me...I took Fine Arts it university and if anyone had told me when I was in university I would end up being a nurse I would have thought they were crazy😂 !! You have your whole life in front of you...you can always change your mind. I think all people second guess them selves and the fear of failing at such a demanding profession is not uncommon. Whatever path you choose it will be the right one for you. Some paths are straight and some are winding...good luck with whatever you choose😷💚
I just recommend you to try it because if you can resist until clinical studies. You will fall in love with it
Hey! It is a difficult decision and should not be taken lightly. What helped me decide is getting some experience in the medical setting. Do some volunteering at your local hospital, shadow doctors and other health professions, get certified as a nursing assistant... Also, there is a program in Greenville, SC called MedEx academy. Look into it!
Listen to your heart. People will trought rocks to you, by saying, "don't do this because is hard" or "is competitive" or "your not going to make it" or "your not worthy". Look LOVE the haters!! move on on what you want to do. NO. WHAT YOU WILL LOVE TO BECOME. Because at the end, the one that is going to be happy of what she accomplish is you, no-one else. If the reason are personal, then solve thouse problems fist with a specialist, then ask your self, WHAT DO I WANT? If you cant answer that question then keep looking for help until you achieved the answer to that question. The best of luck to you!! Wish you the best!😃
