Hello everyone,
I am 20 years old. I had interest in the field of medicine from 10th grade. My interest was so immense that I had bought anatomy atlases. However for some reason in the beginning of 12th grade I switched my interest to Computer Science. The reason I think I did that because I couldnt cope with Chemistry. I think I didnt have the time to study the amount of chemistry for the entrance exam. Biology was never a problem. One of my fathers best friends is a top Surgeon in my country working in one of the best Hospitals in Europe. I went there and I observed being with him all day, watching what he did. I even attended a surgery.
When I started studying Computer Science it was all going good new kind of people, new type of subject but for some reason I just didn't like it, it was not rewarding for me. Even further my peers talked about computer science stuff and I didnt have any interest to take part in their conversations, it just didnt interest me to any extent. I always watched with joy medical tv series and took part in conversations health related.
There was another reason for ditching medicine. I wanted to start making money for a living asap. But now I think money should't be my concern. Thinking of money makes me stresful. I can start working as a programmer at the end of this year, but what for? Searching for solutions and finding the perfect algorithm to solve a problem, to me this isnt that fascinating. For me programming is a safe job but I just dont fancy it as much as medicine. I mean I can start earning good money, during the 6 years of medicine I could have an apartament,car and safe lifestyle if I become a programmer, but WHAT other can I become after so many years, I will stay coding all day. The other option is to start studying for my exams for pre-medicine and 1 year from now at 21 years old of age to be a medical student. If it happens I will graduate at 26 years old. It may be just me, but Ive always imagined myself at 26 have a very stable career, not just starting it.
Please share your opinions on my views. I would really really appreciate them!
Thank you for your time.