Univerity, college and the Military.
Hi KE,
Since I am in the US (but yet to purchase the most deadly weapon available on the black market ) I don't know how much of my experience will be relevant. I went into the military at 18, mainly in order to secure a college education. I have always enjoyed Grunt's posts and often agree with him, but I would have to respectfully disagree here. I went into the military naive, socially awkward, and poorly equipped to deal with the complexities of life. When I left the military, I had run a veterinary clinic, met people who became lifelong friends as well as the love of my life, and generally was a great deal more politically and economically sophisticated. Though I went into human medicine vs veterinary medicine, the skills I learned and the discipline I acquired in the military were very relevant and helpful to my undergraduate and medical school experiences. Yes, you can emerge from the military skillless and cynical... but that is not a given. It depends, as with most things in life, on your vision of what you wish to create with your life and the choices you make.
I would not recommend medicine unless you have a passion for it. The hours are terrible, the responsibilities are frequently overwhelming, and the pressure-cooker environment that is the medical-industrial complex (fueled by insurance companies) make it frequently unrewarding. I do agree with others here that you should seriously consider what it is you enjoy, not in a frivilous way but as a statement about who you are and what will ultimately be a rewarding career for you.
Since I am in the US (but yet to purchase the most deadly weapon available on the black market
) I don't know how much of my experience will be relevant. I went into the military at 18, mainly in order to secure a college education. I have always enjoyed Grunt's posts and often agree with him, but I would have to respectfully disagree here. I went into the military naive, socially awkward, and poorly equipped to deal with the complexities of life. When I left the military, I had run a veterinary clinic, met people who became lifelong friends as well as the love of my life, and generally was a great deal more politically and economically sophisticated. Though I went into human medicine vs veterinary medicine, the skills I learned and the discipline I acquired in the military were very relevant and helpful to my undergraduate and medical school experiences. Yes, you can emerge from the military skillless and cynical... but that is not a given. It depends, as with most things in life, on your vision of what you wish to create with your life and the choices you make. I would not recommend medicine unless you have a passion for it. The hours are terrible, the responsibilities are frequently overwhelming, and the pressure-cooker environment that is the medical-industrial complex (fueled by insurance companies) make it frequently unrewarding. I do agree with others here that you should seriously consider what it is you enjoy, not in a frivilous way but as a statement about who you are and what will ultimately be a rewarding career for you.
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Many are cold; few are frozen.
Absence is to love what wind is to fire... it extinguishes the small, it enkindles the great.
Wow Thantor, thanks a lot.
The more I think about it, the more I want to go into medicine. I have substantial first aid experience
(I'm part of an organization called Sask Rescue) Where I both practice and teach lifesaving and lifeguarding techniques. So I most definately do want to give medicine a shot.
Thanks again.
The more I think about it, the more I want to go into medicine. I have substantial first aid experience
(I'm part of an organization called Sask Rescue) Where I both practice and teach lifesaving and lifeguarding techniques. So I most definately do want to give medicine a shot.
Thanks again.
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So I just stood and listened.
So I just stood and listened.
Best Regards thantor3. You have to remember I am coming at this from a UK point of view, guess I should have mentioned that. I wonder how the Canadian experience differs from the US and UK?
I have, on occassion, considered breaching the foreign enlistment act and joining the USMC.
I have, on occassion, considered breaching the foreign enlistment act and joining the USMC.
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I'm so glad you actually know what the proper acronym is. I've been dealing with morons ITL and online playing AvP2 who say it's called the USCM... Muppets... All of them!Originally posted by Gruntboy:
<STRONG>I have, on occassion, considered breaching the foreign enlistment act and joining the USMC.
Are they talking about the real marines or the Aliens Marines?
USMC is for our world, maybe USCM is US Colonial Marines? But they are called 'the corps' in Aliens?
Of course, *I'd* know about the marines, wouldn't I?
USMC is for our world, maybe USCM is US Colonial Marines? But they are called 'the corps' in Aliens?
Of course, *I'd* know about the marines, wouldn't I?
"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his pants for his friends."
Enchantress is my Goddess.
Few survive in the Heart of Fury...
Gamebanshee: [url="http://www.gamebanshee.com/"]Make your gaming scream![/url]
Enchantress is my Goddess.
Few survive in the Heart of Fury...
Gamebanshee: [url="http://www.gamebanshee.com/"]Make your gaming scream![/url]