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I graduated at 21 back in May with my bachelors in Management Information Systems. I changed my major a lot, had to withdraw from a class due to taking too many hours/overworked myself one semester, and pre pa-- applying to PA schools rn (I majored in MIS because I enjoyed the content and did not want to major in something like biology).

Since I did not know what I wanted to do my first 2 years, switching my interests a lot caused me to overload my schedule during my junior and senior years to graduate on time while taking pre-requisites for PA school (ex. taking classes like databases, C# coding class, microbio, and physiology at the same time).

Although I have graduated and physically have my MIS Diploma, I need to finish up about 2 pre-requisites and plan on retaking 1 class for a higher grade.

Basically, this is a long winded way of asking is it weird or like embarrassing?? To have to finish classes after graduating. Especially 3 classes? Idk I just feel self-conscious about it. Also because my parents are not from the US and don't fully understand the process of applying to PA school, so their comments make me feel like I'm doing something wrong at times.

Just wondering if anyone had to do anything similar

For context: I graduated at 21 back in May with my bachelors in Management Information Systems. Traditional route, started college after high school at 18. I changed my major a lot, had to withdraw from a class due to taking too many hours/overworked myself one semester, and I am on the Pre-Physician Assistant track-- applying to PA schools rn (I majored in MIS because I enjoyed the content and did not want to major in something like biology).

Since I did not know what I wanted to do my first 2 years, switching my interests a lot caused me to overload my schedule during my junior and senior years to graduate on time while taking pre-requisites for PA school (ex. taking classes like databases, C# coding class, microbio, and physiology at the same time).

Although I have graduated and physically have my MIS Diploma, I need to finish up about 2 pre-requisites for PA school and plan on retaking 1 class for a higher grade.

Basically, this is a long winded way of asking is it weird or like embarrassing?? To have to finish classes after graduating. Especially 3 classes? Idk I just feel self-conscious about it. Also because my parents are not from the US and don't fully understand the process of applying to PA school, so their comments make me feel like I'm doing something wrong at times.

Just wondering if anyone had to do anything similar..

changing my flair from 9+10 to 22 feels like a humiliation ritual for some reason. anyway! those of you have never dated anyone before, yet alone been in a talking stage, what is your perspective on it? Is it by choice or has the opportunity just never presented itself? just turned 22 three days ago and I've never been in a relationship. at this point, I feel like I'd probably just be better off by myself. also bc since i've always been single, i feel like i'd be so awkward in a relationship

Hi! Is anyone willing to PM me their personal statement that helped you get accepted? It can be multiple years old. I just finished writing mine, and I realized I explained my experiences a lot, but it doesn't have an explicit "why" answer.

please feel free to block out any personal indicators

I graduated in May and I am applying this cycle. I got a C in anatomy this past semester, and registered to take it again for a better grade in the fall. However, I don't know if it would be worth it to retake it if that new grade wont even be posted until December.

The reason why I am hesitant on retaking it because this would be my schedule for the fall:

Work: Mon & Thur 8a-5pm

Anatomy: Mon & Wed 7pm - 8:50 pm for lab ~30 mins away from home and lecture online

Physiology lab: Tuesdays 1pm - 4pm 1 hour away from home (required though)

Evolution: online

All of this would continue until December. Would it be worth it? I'm not sure if the new grade I get would even factor into my applications that I plan to submit soon.

I graduated in May and I am currently doing a preceptorship/internship that I am locked into for the next year during my gap year. It's a very helpful and informative position and I am glad I was selected for the position, however I can't help but feel Sunday Scaries each week.

I essentially work as a MA under a doctor who is my preceptor and help her run her clinic. It gives me an opportunity to get experience, patient care hours, and a letter of recommendation. She is nice and helpful, so is the other student who got selected, and the hours are reasonable. That is why I genuinely don't understand why I get anxious going to work each week. Maybe because the expectation is high since I was interviewed and selected amongst other students? Maybe also because I am the only person who takes patients back and get their histories, pre-tests, etc. and I have to do it pretty swiftly and efficiently.

I was wondering if anyone else experiences this and has a pretty decent job or if I'm just being silly. Does anyone have tips to shift your mindset about going to work so it doesn't feel as daunting?

So I feel like I'm at a standstill. I graduated in May with a bachelors in Management Information Systems on the Pre-Physician Assistant track. I took all of my prerequisite classes to apply to PA school, and I still intend to do so however, I'm not sure if I am a strong applicant yet.

Also, during my time studying MIS, I learned to enjoy SQL, Python, and data analytics. I've been looking into either a Masters in Healthcare Administration, Masters in Healthcare Data Analytics, or a Masters in Public Health in Healthcare Management.

In my mind, if I start a masters program, it may help strengthen my PA school application and also give me the opportunity to learn more in depth in these subject areas I'm interested in. Also, maybe even pivot to a career field the master's program might open up.

Is getting a Master's even worth it? Or should I just put my energy in trying to get into PA school?

I plan on submitting my application in mid July however, I'm getting sort of anxious seeing other people who submitted in May and are getting interviews/been accepted. I plan on mid July because I'm currently taking two summer classes to increase my sGPA which will be completed on July 10. Also, I'm currently working to increase my PCE and waiting to become closer with the doctor to request a LOR (i already have a LOR from a PA this would be my 3rd one). I can't help but feel behind, also because my stats aren't the best.

Hi! I plan on visiting Taipei and want to try boba there. I've heard that Xing Fu Tang is overrated, so I wanted to hear some recommendations from locals or anyone who has visited Taiwan. Also, how do you feel about Chun Shui Tang?

Hi! I plan on visiting Taipei and want to try boba in Taiwan. I've heard that Xing Fu Tang is overrated, so I wanted to hear some recommendations from locals. Also, how do you feel about Chun Shui Tang?

For anyone who is currently attending or has completed a MPH in Health Care Management program, what was it like? What is a cliffnotes explanation of what you learned and what job you're currently doing. I majored in management information systems, pre-pa and I'm interested in the Yale healthcare management program, but I don't know if it's worth it or not.

For anyone who is currently attending or has completed a MPH in Health Care Management program, what was it like? What is a cliffnotes explanation of what you learned and what job you're currently doing. I majored in management information systems and I'm interested in the Yale healthcare management program, but I don't know if it's worth it or not.

For anyone who is currently attending or has completed a MPH in Health Care Management program, what was it like? What is a cliffnotes explanation of what you learned and what job you're currently doing. I majored in management information systems and I'm interested in the Yale healthcare management program, but I don't know if it's worth it or not.

I feel pretty disappointed in myself since I just finished with a C in anatomy. What are my odds of getting in if I apply this cycle? I graduate on Friday, but have already registered to take anatomy again at a community college in the fall. I have 2 other outstanding prerequisites (physio lab + upper division bio) that I will also take in the fall. However, my cGPA is average at a 3.69 right now but will go down after the anatomy grade is posted. I also have about 1300 PCE at the moment but will get it up by the end of June. At a crossroads right now.

To add, my sGPA is 3.34 that's why i'm very nervous. i plan on taking 2 classes online this summer to try and raise it a bit

I graduate on Friday, but when I look back on my college career, there aren't many monumental moments that stand out to me. My whole life I have been a shy and reserved person, and hid in my dorm all of freshman year and legit had no friends to go out and do things with. I began branching out sophomore year when I joined clubs, but I did not really form relationships with people because I did not know how to reach out.

I did not realize how fast the years passively went by. Now i'm graduating with no memories. I actually feel horrible about it and wish I could go back because now I know what I should have done, but obviously I can't. It just sucks hearing from people about how graduating is going to be hard because of the huge community they've formed here. I feel like I missed out on so much and I wish I did better.

I feel pretty disappointed in myself since I might get a C in anatomy. My final is on Monday, and I need to make a 95 to get a B. With that being said, could I still apply this cycle? I graduate on Friday, but have already registered to take anatomy again at a community college in the fall. I don't have any other outstanding prerequisites. However, my cGPA is average at a 3.69 right now but will go down after the anatomy grade is posted. I also have about 1300 PCE at the moment but will get it up by the end of June. At a crossroads right now..

Hello, this is a long one so stay with me

I'm 21 and graduate college on May 15. I'm wanting to go to PA school but taking a gap year. In the meantime, I'm starting my first day of my medical internship with an aesthetics surgeon who also does small procedures in clinic on May 18th.

This is a great way for me to get experience and patient hours before PA school. However, it is a strict every Monday and Thursday schedule with little to no days off for a year.

The doctor gave me the opportunity to take off May 21 and 25 (Thursday and Monday) because my mom wants me to go to Canada with her for her friend's mom's funeral (if i don't go, my dad and potentially my brother would go as well so she would not be alone). Side note, my mom is still pretty strict and wants a say in everything I do and does not let things go if I don't do things her way.

However, since the preceptorship schedule is tight I don't know when or if i can take off again. I really want to go to Taiwan (i'd pay for everything of course) May 20 - 26, but my mom says I should go with her to Canada. I don't know if I'm being unreasonable or selfish for putting my needs first and wanting to go to Taiwan during those dates instead. Also she's saying she does not understand why i'm doing the internship at all and now I feel like I'm doing something wrong. I just want to go somewhere I've always wanted to go and not waste my 20s. What would y'all do?

okay this is a long one so stay with me

I'm 21 and graduate college on May 15. I'm wanting to go to PA school but taking a gap year. In the meantime, I'm starting my first day of my medical internship with an aesthetics surgeon who also does small procedures in clinic on May 18th.

This is a great way for me to get experience and patient hours before PA school. However, it is a strict every Monday and Thursday schedule with little to no days off for a year.

The doctor gave me the opportunity to take off May 21 and 25 (Thursday and Monday) because my mom wants to go to Canada with her for her friend's mom's funeral (if i don't go, my dad and potentially my brother would go as well so she would not be alone). Side note, my mom is still pretty strict and wants a say in everything I do and does not let things go if I don't do things her way.

However, since the preceptorship schedule is tight I dont know when or if i can take off again. I really want to go to Taiwan (i'd pay for everything ofc) may 20 - 26, but my mom says I should go with her to Canada. Idk if im being unreasonable or selfish for putting my needs first and wanting to go to Taiwan during those dates instead. Also shes saying she does not understand why i'm doing the internship at all and now i feel like im doing something wrong.. guys idk I just want to go somewhere i've always wanted to go in my youth. what would y'all do?

okay this is a long one so stay with me

I'm 21 and graduate college on May 15. I'm wanting to go to PA school but taking a gap year. In the meantime, I'm starting my first day of my medical internship with an aesthetics surgeon who also does small procedures in clinic on May 18th.

This is a great way for me to get experience and patient hours before PA school. However it is a strict every Monday and Thursday schedule with little to no days off for a year.

The doctor gave me the opportunity to take off May 21 and 25 (Thursday and Monday) because my mom wants to go to Canada with her for her friend's mom's funeral. Side note, my mom is still pretty strict and wants a say in everything I do and does not let things go if I don't do things her way.

However, since the preceptorship schedule is tight i dont know when or if i can take off again. I really want to go to Taiwan (i'd pay for everything ofc) may 20 - 26, but my mom says I should go with her to Canada. Idk if im being unreasonable or selfish for putting my needs first and wanting to go to Taiwan during those dates instead. Also shes saying she does not understand why i'm doing the internship at all and now i feel like im doing something wrong.. guys idk I just want to go somewhere i've always wanted to go in my youth. what would y'all do?