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Stress.

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by , 07-02-12 at 03:08 PM (401 Views)
I really hope I don't fall into the same trap that claimed so many other med hopefuls that stuff the UMAT. A lot of people have called me stupid for deferring my med offer from Griffith and I guess I can see why but I really, really do want to study in my home state. I mean, being a twin has eroded every fibre of independence in my body and while the whole move to the Gold Coast seems exciting, it's just downright terrifying. I don't think I can move out and support myself at the moment. I'll probably sink back into the same depressing pattern of stress eating and bloat beyond comprehendible proportion AGAIN.
Hopefully the UMAT will treat me better this year. It just seems so impossible! Nothing has ever come easily to me (which, on a side note, is probably why I'm so shit at the UMAT) but at the end of the day, the goals I've set myself have always been achieved. I really hope this one is achievable...
I know if I'm given the chance to be interviewed, I can show how deserving I am of a med position in this state. I've been holding onto the dream of studying at UNSW/UWS/UNCLE for a while now and just the sheer thought of it makes me feel as if I can sail without wind.

Anyway, I don't know if anyone else is reading this. I've never been keen on the whole 'venting via the internet' thing but this actually feels really good. I might make a habit of it.

Pierre, signing out (excuse any grammatical/ punctuation errors. Every ounce of English skiiLllZzZz that I possess is currently being used to write this stupid dux speech)
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  1. koochkooch's Avatar
    I love how you were dux of your school yet you didn't do well in the UMAT. I have a friend in that same category: only his section 2 score is almost 0 percentile, yet his grades are rarely anything short of an A+.

    I know the feeling of fear that comes with independence. Homesickness is often a large issue for many people moving interstate.

    I hope this year the UMAT treats you well. Look at it square in the face and be relentless! We all believe in you
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  2. philistine's Avatar
    All the best with UMAT this year, Pierre.
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  3. pgawk's Avatar
    Thank you so much guys

    Ahh UMAT, you're just like an abusive partner. No matter how crap you treat us, we keep coming back. </3
  4. Dr Worm's Avatar
    I LOVE the venting via internet thing (to my surprise).

    And UMAT scores can improve over time. There's heaps of useful info on MSO.

    And I hope you do well.
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  5. Arkayik's Avatar
    You'd be surprised at how much of a difference a year can make. Taking the UMAT in year 12 is a tough ask for everyone and you deserve a big pat on the back for even attempting it. You'll be a lot more relaxed, calm and collected this time around. It makes a big difference, those things. Hope you do well, mate.
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