Medicine Gap Year Stories!

Original post by Ria_xx2022

I had to go back and edit it, should have seen the horrible spelling mistakes :tongue:

I'm still trying to persuade myself to go to the gym, I have no idea how people do it :cry:

I don’t go to the gym either - too intimidating ahaha. But I’ve been working in a place where I’m constantly having to lift things so I’m gradually getting stronger 🙈

Also massive congratulations on your four offers!!!

(edited 1 year ago)

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Ria_xx2022

Original post by IBkidinthecorner

Really tempted to just work out from home and do a bit of cardio :groovy:

Awwww thank you!! Really unexpected from my last two as I went in without any prep to see if I'd be able to do it. You're still waiting for King's right?

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Ria_xx2022

The effort it takes to persuade yourself to go will be greater than actually working out - at least that's what I'm telling myself :tongue:

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Original post by Ria_xx2022

Really tempted to just work out from home and do a bit of cardio :groovy:

Awwww thank you!! Really unexpected from my last two as I went in without any prep to see if I'd be able to do it. You're still waiting for King's right?

No I’m not actually; I somehow managed to get an offer from them last month and firmed it yesterday :smile:

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Original post by rads123

Hi, I’ve been following some of your stories for a while now since I’ve been on TSR and I just wanted to ask, how did u guys find the experience of seeing everybody around u go to uni but u weren’t starting for another year if that makes sense?? It’s just Im starting to plan for a year in case I need to take one and tbh that’s what’s scaring me the most. I’ve had such a hard year mentally with so much friends drama and dealing with rejections and uni was going to be the time when I made good friends and just enjoyed my life but now I feel so sad seeing others get offers and I don’t have any. Is there any advice u have?? I’m just trying to focus on my a levels atm but it’s still kinda hard. Ps love the idea of this thread, it’s super helpful!!

In my case all of my friendship group except two and me went to uni, half of them to medicine but in my wider friendship group there were so many in the exact same position as me. Me and my best friend talked to each other a lot about this. We were happy for them but it's hard to truly be happy, since it's disheartening to be missing out on all of it. But I think what got us through it is the fact that sure they got in straight away, but we have a year to de-stress as much as possible then at least 3-4 months to just chill and laze around before starting university. I was sad that I couldn't join them and experience everything with them but I think I really needed this year to look after myself and be confident in myself and believe that I myself and strong. I stayed in contact with my friends, it was hard and there were period where we lost contact for a month or two since it got busy but then we caught up on how each of us were. But to be honest I think what got me through most of this year was talking to my family and then lots of precious people on TSR, you might feel like you're alone in this but look properly (this was TSR for me) and you'll find that there are so many people in the same boat as you. Just go and check this thread out to see:
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7138571

Like it's been said above, take it a step at a time. Plan out everything and focus on that step before even thinking about the next steps. You are going to be so proud of yourself. You should be proud of yourself right now as well. No matter the outcome you got through a grueling application cycle. Treat yourself. Eat well and sleep well and stay hydrated. If you want to chat or rant anytime, I'm always available :hugs:

Final note: in the long run, the amount of life skills you learn this year will really shine through. I've really grown as a person this year and learnt so much and improve my people skills as well.

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Original post by IBkidinthecorner

Take your time! I’m gonna have to rewrite mine as I wrote a single paragraph while other people have been writing full on biographies :laugh:

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Original post by Ria_xx2022

I had to go back and edit it, should have seen the horrible spelling mistakes :tongue:

I'm still trying to persuade myself to go to the gym, I have no idea how people do it :cry:

I've decided to put it off until I join uni, I've got my eye on one that's £13 per month :biggrin:

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PRSOM

@GANFYD you're awesome :yep:

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Original post by KA_P

What are those emojis omg :rofl:

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Original post by IBkidinthecorner

What are those emojis omg :rofl:

my inner child!

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AnonymousPotat0

Original post by IBkidinthecorner

Wow so you're on your second gap year at the moment? What was it like starting a business? Are you considering a third gap year or are you going to invest your time into your business instead? Maybe before you decide against medicine, consider why you chose it over Dentistry in your second application. If those reasons no longer apply, then it might be worth looking into other courses assuming you still want to go to university.

It sounds like you've had a really interesting experience since graduating school; would you like to share any advice for others considering a second or third gap year?

No I won't have another gap year I got a place at med school this year but I'm likely to give up hahah

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