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Why have you decided tostudy inthe ͬ³ÇÔ¼ÅÚ

This was myparents’ decision, for whichI will beforever grateful. Imoved totheͬ³ÇÔ¼ÅÚ atthe age of14, after completing 8th grade back athome. Completing school intheͬ³ÇÔ¼ÅÚ has enabled metoplace myself against the rest ofthe British students atanequally competitive level. Icompleted the International Baccalaureate programme, which allowed metostudy mysubjects ofinterest (Biology and Chemistry) atahigher level, but atthe same time keep myoutlook wide, bystudying English Literature, Mathematics, Economics and French. This would definitely bethe number one programme thatI would recommend ifyou are thinking about choosing tocomplete school intheͬ³ÇÔ¼ÅÚ (oranywhere else inthe world).

The reasonI decided tostay intheͬ³ÇÔ¼ÅÚ for myhigher education isprimarily because aMedical Degree from theͬ³ÇÔ¼ÅÚ ishighly respected and recognized anywhere inthe world. Unlike inthe USA, where you first have tocomplete a4year undergraduate degree before applying tostudy Medicine, ͬ³ÇÔ¼ÅÚallows you tostudy Medicine straight from high school. Iam now completing myfinal year ofMedical School, andI can definitely say that these five years have been the most challenging, stimulating and life-changing forme, for numerous reasons, which are out ofthe scope ofthis small report.

Why have you chosen given specialisation and given educational institution

Ichose Medicine because itcombines two things that Iam passionate about: science and human contact. Not only isitendlessly interesting from the scientific side, italso constantly challenges you tobecome abetter person. Everyday, Isee different people coming from different backgrounds and life situations, which widens the horizons ofmyperspectives onlife. Also, Ifind doctors assome ofthe most interesting people towork with— they are smart, hardworking, empathetic and very good ateffective communication. Working with people like this makes itadream job forme.

Applying toMedical School isadaunting process. You have tosubmit your application much earlier that the rest ofthe students applying toother specialties. Every medical school also requires you tosit aspecial examination inaddition toyour final examinations atschool. Also you have togothrough aninterview with apanel ofexperienced doctors and other medical professionals, who then make adecision onwhether toaccept you ornot. Asaninternational student, there isaneven higher competition togetin, asthey place special quotas for international students. But once you get in— all ofthe struggles will beworthit.

Imanaged toget into two medical schools: Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) and Queen Mary University ofLondon for Medicine, aswell asImperial College London and King’s College London for Biomedical Sciences. Idecided togotoBSMS because ofmyVisa situation, but nevertheless all medical schools intheͬ³ÇÔ¼ÅÚ are strictly regulated, making most ofthe medical education system here more orless atthe same standard.

What was special about studying inthe ͬ³ÇÔ¼ÅÚ/What doyou remember the most about studying inthe ͬ³ÇÔ¼ÅÚ

The amount ofsupport and opportunities. You have access tothe most recent research papers, conferences and super passionate professors, who are commonly the leaders intheir fields— that means you can become apart ofsome revolutionary research project, which isprovided atyour fingertip, ifyou would wish forit. This, Ifind, isthe most exciting thing about studying here.

What was the most difficult instudying inthe ͬ³ÇÔ¼ÅÚ

ͬ³ÇÔ¼ÅÚisvery passionate for tight rules and regulations— something that may prove tobequite challenging atfirst for many ofus ? Ifyou miss adeadline even byafew seconds, for example, this means that you have failed the assessment and will have toredoit. Also, Ifound that noone isever late here for anything— sokeeping uptotime and planning everything inadvance issomething thatI had tolearn the hard way.

How did your studies help you sofar/Where are you working currently?

Medicine isslightly different than many ofthe other professions, because the whole programme had been laid out for you already. Somystudies have prepared mevery well for ajunior doctor’s life and atthis pointI feel ready totake onthe responsibility ofcaring for patients. Most importantly, mystudies have prepared metorecognize early deterioration inpatient’s condition and undertake appropriate actions tokeep the patient alive while senior help isonits way. One ofthe most important final messages ofevery single medical school here isthat you should never work alone and should always seek help from your senior— i.e. you need tolearn towork asateam.

What would you like toadvice future students who would like tostudy inthe ͬ³ÇÔ¼ÅÚ

Todevelop yourself not only inthe academia, but also inextracurricular activities, such assports, community volunteering, arts etc. Any university orschool here will definitely recognize these achievements, which will make you stand out from the crowd.