So I have a bit of a dilemma. I am currently in u6 (last year of school) studying a level chemistry biology and russian. I obtained 4 As at AS; chem bio russian and physics (very high UMS chemistry and russian). I've always been very good at the sciences, particularly fond of chemistry and of this year, biology.
At the start of this year I applied to do russian and linguistics; Because I really do enjoy language learning, and I love learning russian in general as well as russian history.
I'm quite good at applying knowledge and rules to new situations and like to analyse data, whether it be language or scientific data. My short term memory Is quite good (hence I learn a lot of vocab without too much hassle for vocab tests). So I thought that russian and linguistics would've been a good choice (because I could combine language and science).
But now at the end of my exams I feel like I might be making a mistake. I'm realising that I really will miss biology and chemistry, the only thing I watch on TV are documentaries about science because I just love learning something new and finding out how the world works and recent medical developments but also I get so excited when I can understand anything complex they're trying to explain because I can use my a level knowledge from chemistry biology and physics. My parents are both doctors but have never pressured me to like science or do medicine, but I do read their monthly medical journals and some of their old textbooks just because it interests me and sometimes related to my biology or chemistry and last year's physics course, like how anaesthetics act in the body, learning about diseases and parasites, how an MRI scanner works, NMR spectrums and phenols use in medicine.
In terms of high stress and pressure; I'm an athlete, I train around 5 times a week plus strength and conditioning and HIIT and competing, I'm used to high stress, lack of sleep and am a very motivated individual. My hand eye coordination is essential for my sport and quick thinking on the spot. This is the upside; however I know with medicine that my sporting opportunities would decrease due to other commitments (one of the reasons I originally applied for russian).
I'm starting to feel that I could just continue to learn russian in my spare time and apply for medicine. Though I have a firm choice for russian and linguistics starting this September. Should I reapply for the next cycle for medicine and do Ukcat and volunteering over summer?
Thanks
Potatopotato
*Also: I don't like the idea of a desk based job, I like to work with my hands and to be on my feet most of the day*