I want to leave medicine

If you are going to let your culture and religion dictate what you want to do in life, then you are part of the problem for simply letting it control you like this. So what if your culture and religion do not accept it? First of all, religion is a man-made ideology, and it always will be. I find it nonsensical that people that follow religion have the audacity to tell me a book from a few thousand years ago holds the answers to an ever-expanding universe, and that of 13.8 billion years of age. The only reason, for most people, that you follow this religion, whatever it may be, is because you were brought up to believe it. Guess what; this is the case with everyone that has a theistic upbringing. Nonetheless, not every religion is right, as they are all incompatible. This results in everyone believing that their beliefs are right, when in reality, none of them are, as religion is a false ideology. If your religion is preventing you from pursuing a career, then you have to question the worth of your religion. How is a book from a few thousand years ago dictating your life in the 21st century? The more I say, the more ridiculous religion sounds, and frankly, it is pathetic. As for your culture, you never chose your culture, and so if you need to cut off your family because you have your own desires, then simply do so. However, if you want them in your life, then you need to explain that this is what you wish to do, and if they choose to support you, then great. If not, do not bother trying to justify your change, as this is not needed. Why should you justify your choices to people who clearly want you to be in their image?

Get the intercalation degree and gain experience in the field you wish to pursue. Once you have the degree and the experience, look for jobs that will allow you to reflect your true desires.

If you are going to let your culture and religion dictate what you want to do in life, then you are part of the problem for simply letting it control you like this. So what if your culture and religion do not accept it? First of all, religion is a man-made ideology, and it always will be. I find it nonsensical that people that follow religion have the audacity to tell me a book from a few thousand years ago holds the answers to an ever-expanding universe, and that of 13.8 billion years of age. The only reason, for most people, that you follow this religion, whatever it may be, is because you were brought up to believe it. Guess what; this is the case with everyone that has a theistic upbringing. Nonetheless, not every religion is right, as they are all incompatible. This results in everyone believing that their beliefs are right, when in reality, none of them are, as religion is a false ideology. If your religion is preventing you from pursuing a career, then you have to question the worth of your religion. How is a book from a few thousand years ago dictating your life in the 21st century? The more I say, the more ridiculous religion sounds, and frankly, it is pathetic. As for your culture, you never chose your culture, and so if you need to cut off your family because you have your own desires, then simply do so. However, if you want them in your life, then you need to explain that this is what you wish to do, and if they choose to support you, then great. If not, do not bother trying to justify your change, as this is not needed. Why should you justify your choices to people who clearly want you to be in their image?

Get the intercalation degree and gain experience in the field you wish to pursue. Once you have the degree and the experience, look for jobs that will allow you to reflect your true desires.

tbh its not religion in my perspective, its culture and social expectations.. i just asked my mom for a gap year now, and it didn't go down well ( she thinks i would lose academic interest / end up working in a shop / occasional jabs that you are gonna ruin ur life ..) and now she wants me to write a personal statement for a course im not particularly interested in... im stuck smh my life. wish i had white parents, they would let me be..

your parents are just like mine

I want to leave medicine I’m in my third year. I’ve lost passion for it and the thought of what is to be the end is not appealing.

I’m not sure what I want to do. The things I may consider are things I can never pursue due my culture and religion (it’s nothing immoral it’s just acting) and my other interests (marketing?) idek are not a proper option.

I’m scared because this is a big change and perhaps a great opportunity thrown away but I’m not happy.

To be honest, I’ve lost passion for everything. I don’t want to do anything.

I’m not sure what to do. I’ve always liked science but even now nothing seems appealing.

The other worry is what qualification can I leave with? I don’t want three years gone to waste, I know you can come out with a exit degree and need to talk to your uni to get it classified but just in case I’ve been considering intercalation and then leaving just to have a proper degree under my belt.

I’m not sure of anything at the moment. Any advice would be appreciated

Unless your parents are minted or you will marry somebody minted, you have to think about what is best for your future. Would you rather do acting/marketing and most likely be on a salary 3+ times lower than medicine? Is medicine that bad? Like there are so many routes for specialisation. It’s a tough world outside of Univeristy.

tbh its not religion in my perspective, its culture and social expectations.. i just asked my mom for a gap year now, and it didn't go down well ( she thinks i would lose academic interest / end up working in a shop / occasional jabs that you are gonna ruin ur life ..) and now she wants me to write a personal statement for a course im not particularly interested in... im stuck smh my life. wish i had white parents, they would let me be..

Then simply cut contact. You said you are 3 years into university, and so why not move into student accommodation? If your parents are degrading your psychological well-being, then there is no reason to have them in your life. Remember, just because someone is related to you, no matter how close they are, it does not mean you have to have them in your life.

Not all religions are man made. Also if you follow your desires for everything, you are no different to a wild animal. Honestly you are deluded if you think everything came from nowhere and there is nothing after death.

Anonymous 3 and OP (anonymous 1) aren't the same person....

I want to leave medicine I’m in my third year. I’ve lost passion for it and the thought of what is to be the end is not appealing.

I’m not sure what I want to do. The things I may consider are things I can never pursue due my culture and religion (it’s nothing immoral it’s just acting) and my other interests (marketing?) idek are not a proper option.

I’m scared because this is a big change and perhaps a great opportunity thrown away but I’m not happy.

To be honest, I’ve lost passion for everything. I don’t want to do anything.

I’m not sure what to do. I’ve always liked science but even now nothing seems appealing.

The other worry is what qualification can I leave with? I don’t want three years gone to waste, I know you can come out with a exit degree and need to talk to your uni to get it classified but just in case I’ve been considering intercalation and then leaving just to have a proper degree under my belt.

I’m not sure of anything at the moment. Any advice would be appreciated

Thank you for your replies.

I’m still quite lost and unsure what to do. I do think 2020 has an impact on me. I went into medicine because, classic, helping others and it’s academic side appealed to me, at the time it was the only career I saw myself doing and being at peace with on my deathbed. It has a lot of purpose.

However I do think ambition and goals and high expectations played a lot into this and now that stuff doesn’t matter much anymore Life has become so dull

My mental healthy had dipped so badly, I honestly cannot find any happiness in anything. Even those interests I listed I only liked bc they made me feel soemthibg, they are thinks I like spending time doing but idk if. I would want it as a career.

I also think I have become more money driven too and have been thinking about starting my own business, you can see how pretty lost I am :/

I want to leave medicine I’m in my third year. I’ve lost passion for it and the thought of what is to be the end is not appealing.

I’m not sure what I want to do. The things I may consider are things I can never pursue due my culture and religion (it’s nothing immoral it’s just acting) and my other interests (marketing?) idek are not a proper option.

I’m scared because this is a big change and perhaps a great opportunity thrown away but I’m not happy.

To be honest, I’ve lost passion for everything. I don’t want to do anything.

I’m not sure what to do. I’ve always liked science but even now nothing seems appealing.

The other worry is what qualification can I leave with? I don’t want three years gone to waste, I know you can come out with a exit degree and need to talk to your uni to get it classified but just in case I’ve been considering intercalation and then leaving just to have a proper degree under my belt.

I’m not sure of anything at the moment. Any advice would be appreciated