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I know it may be too early to worry about my future, but I figure why not start worrying now? ;]
Anyway- here's my "dilemma". I'm planning on pursuing a career in the medical field, most likely something cardiac related. I'm worried about being able to pay off the cost of college and medical school. Is it true that you start making money during residency? If not, when do you start making money, and usually how much do you make starting off?
If you are a doctor or you know someone in your family who is a doctor, how long did it take them to start working in their specialized job, as in, how long was it before they became a brain surgeon, podiatrist, cardiologist, or any other profession? How does that work?
Is going into the medical field really rewarding or is it extremely stressful?
Thank you for any responses =]. (link)
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I don't know about the medical stuff, but I am familiar with student loans.
As long as you accept student loans as it is subsidized. Unsubsidized would mean that you will immediately start repaying your loans as you accept them. With a subsidized loan you will begin payments 6 months after you graduate by way of a monthly payment.
Tiffany/=D
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I'm starting college at Marshall University (a mid-sized university in West Virginia, where I live) a week from today. I've been to the campus a bunch of times and know my way around, and I know the professors won't baby you and make you do your work like high school teachers do. I'm jsut wondering what classes are like. How are they setup? DO they give out handouts? Is there homework, besides studying?
Also, what kind of school supplies should I get? For high school, I got 1" binders for each class and put looseleaf or a 3- or 5- subject notebook in them. Should I follow this same method for college? I'm taking 16 hours, which is five classes and an "Introduction to the University" class, which only lasts 8 weeks. (link)
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Word of the wise: Just because the professor doesn't "force" you to come to class or do your work, does not mean that it won't bite you in the ass! Usually at the first day of class the prof. will give you a Syllabus. Any textbooks or other recommended materials will be on there. But otherwise, you are independent now. It is up to you to ultimately decide what you need. If they don't say anything, but they say you will be taking a lot of notes...well, then you might want to think about getting a larger notebook, highlighters, etc. I'd recommend just taking the classes for a week and THEN deciding what you feel is best. Maybe one prof. gives you tons of handouts. Well then a hole-puncher and binder might be well advised! =D Happy school year to you. :D
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In a few days I'll be a freshman and we're required to attend a meeting/speech/whatev thingy called Convocation. It is our "first formal college event." My question is do I have to dress up? What am I supposed to wear? It doesn't say that, but I was just wondering. (link)
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I hope I have answered in time for you convocation. Just to let you know, when I went to mine a few years ago it was no big deal. Most everyone was in FLIP FLOPS! Unless you attend some snooty college or private school perhaps, then really...there is no dress code, but that of the school. Hell, my convocation was optional anyways. It's silly and unnecessary. Be strong, school will be fine for you.
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