Reflections Of A Medical Student

REFLECTIONS OF A MEDICAL STUDENT

Now I know the topic I have presently chosen to talk about is probably the most overused, cliched and likely to be the most popular topic on social media. However, my reason for choosing this is simple. No matter how much people talk about this or attempt to spread awareness about it on various platforms, it's even more significant for the public to realise that being a medical student is not a walk in the park. Not to demotivate future aspirants, but to prepare them for what they will potentially face as medical students in a college.

Shyam wakes up at 5, sees the pile of books lying on his table and goes to sleep again. He wakes up again at 7 to freshen up before he attends his classes. Now, this boy has not slept more than 3 hours because he is online on the internet till 2 in the night. He goes to the backseat, sleeps, and misses everything being taught. Travelling from department to department, he gets so tired that he prioritises sleep over lunch. In the evening, he decides to flip through a few pages and realises that an assignment is due the next morning. He turns to his best friend for support, the Internet and utilises its resources to do his work. And then, back on his phone, scrolling idly through videos of cats dancing and 'relationship goals' videos.

Discipline and organisation are some of the biggest challenges one faces on joining any course. This ensures that one is productive, motivated, and enthusiastic in accomplishing whatever is thrown at him. Physical exertion is something that could easily be overlooked by someone not actively enrolled in the course, and being a student myself, I'll say that 'Physical exertion is something that can easily consume all of your days, without you realising it.'

The environment of the university plays a major role in shaping one's growing up as there are multitudinous sources of influence for a freshman. If one is continuously subjected to prejudice and bigotry, the person gets gaslighted into thinking he or she is not good enough and this can easily lead to underperformance on the behalf of the student. With an enabling force in the form of motivational friends, teachers, and parents, one may have everything he needs to cross the vast sea of subjects in any career.

Mental health is one of the most significant aspects relating to students, especially medical students. According to the WHO, the COVID pandemic has resulted in a 25% more prevalence of anxiety and depression. These diseases are rampant among the student masses. However large the number of people affected by it; these diseases are preventable. One key feature lying in proximity to mental health is the fact that most students start looking for relationships. Some do it out of peer pressure, some out of feeling alone and some just do it for the name. Now, this term is not to be misunderstood; relationships are not only made for love but some can also be built with others, such as seniors, juniors, professors, and even the cleaning staff. It is very unlikely that you will come across someone who hasn't been influenced by thoughts of having a significant other in college. Now why do I say this is associated with mental health? That is because any faltering, disruption or unexpected occurrence in college romance can lead to a hyperactive state of mind, which is unproductive and bad for health. It can lead to insomnia, insecurities, and guilt, to name a few.

So how does one battle all these obstacles? Now, consistency is key to unlocking a new free state of mind which is both productive as well as healthy and satisfying. Regularity in studies, meals, and exercise, to name a few can help in achieving a better quality of life. One must also learn to distance himself from toxic influences and focus better on improving his self. Meditation is unpopular these days owing to busy schedules; however, it has proved time and again to help quieten the mind and prevent 'overthinking', and 'guilt' and has other benefits.

To conclude, I shall quote Maya Angelou; 'Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better. 

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