I am not the first one or last one to really be stumped about where I should apply for dental school. The smart money says I should apply to schools in the Midwest because I know what I am getting into out here. Besides, I have my support network of friends, family, and people in the field. They are all within an hour drive of me. Needless to say, it makes sense to stay in the Midwest.
But, I am not totally convinced it is. Call it dreaming, call it Midwestern cabin fever, I really feel a need to expand my horizons. And what better time to do that then at dental school. Sure, I will have more than one sleepless night a week, have little money, and barely time to cook for myself, but the experience will be well worth it. Why not take advantage of living in a totally new city and meeting totally new, non-Midwestern people?
I would be lying if I said the only reason I want to look at schools outside the Midwest is for the experience, however. Truth is, I have a significant other who is looking at schools outside the Midwest, and we do not want to be apart for school if we can avoid it. Long distance can kill an otherwise great relationship, and we do not want that.
Like anything else, any decision I make is not without consequence. Let us hope I make the right one.
The purpose of this blog is to write about my preparation for dental school and some thoughts on the dental world in general. Undoubtedly, some random, completely unrelated things will be written here, but dentistry will always be the focus.
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About Me
- GDL
- I have a long standing interest in Dentistry and aspirations to practice. I am currently a student at Tufts University School of Dentistry.
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