Need help with career
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I have recently graduated high school and been accepted into a CS university program. Ever since 11th grade, I've switched my focus from med to tech and vice versa, but was kinda undecided and now in this situation. I like what both careers imply, but am in a weird spot atm because i cannot apply to med anymore. My options would be: 4 years cs program or 1 gap year and 6 years med school. I would graduate with 0 debts (eastern european country) and would like if any of y'all would share your experiences with being a doctor/in med school and if you like it and why / if you dont like it and why not. Would also appreciate if you could provide any information on whether you would still choose this path if you could go back in time, or if you would do something else. Thanks
Would really appreciate both sides on this (tech people and doctors)
also if you can provide where you see the industry in 5-10 years (+ effects of ai/outsourcing)
I have recently graduated high school and been accepted into a CS university program. Ever since 11th grade, I've switched my focus from med to tech and vice versa, but was kinda undecided and now in this situation. I like what both careers imply, but am in a weird spot atm because i cannot apply to med anymore. My options would be: 4 years cs program or 1 gap year and 6 years med school. I would graduate with 0 debts (eastern european country) and would like if any of y'all would share your experiences with being a doctor/in med school and if you like it and why / if you dont like it and why not. Would also appreciate if you could provide any information on whether you would still choose this path if you could go back in time, or if you would do something else. Thanks
Would really appreciate both sides on this (tech people and doctors)
also if you can provide where you see the industry in 5-10 years (+ effects of ai/outsourcing)
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