In response to subcut (always smile when I see your name) try and ignore the pettyness and get on with it. It's easier not to get involved and try and stay strong. Things SHOULD pick up, if after 6 weeks they don't go to your GP. But you're a strong person so you can do it, infact I know you can.
In regards to choosing where you want to end up, I'd say wait till your training is almost over. I found my dream area at the beginning of my third year and was clawing to the desk not wanting to go. Just see how each placement goes and learn from it.
Good news: The job applied for in march, which i got turned down for as I wasn't qualified have a position going, called them up, and they said they'd love to have me for an interview as they remembered me, so applying for that now. Made me feel much better as they remembered me!
Bubye for now, back to that job app!