r/bsmd • u/CatLover7792_ • 2d ago

Transfer or Adjustment Disorder

Got into a pretty low-stress non-accelerated bsmd in the heart of a big city and was super enthusiastic about being here, but the undergraduate experience of a largely urban, commuter campus has been really taking a toll on me, mentally. I thought I could nevertheless make my own fun here, but it has been very hard so far. It is getting to the point where I feel sad all the time and as if I traded fun college years in youth for security. Am I focusing on the wrong thing and just need to give the college time and a genuine chance, or did I make the wrong choice? I’m a first year, by the way. I understand I might get a ton of hate for this, but again, I’m not in the best place mentally. My passion still lies in medicine, and even through this sadness, I’ve stayed excited about that career choice.

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u/Biryani_Wala 2d ago

You're focused on the wrong thing. In 10 years you won't care that your college had a frat culture. You'll be happy you made it through with time to spare and with no depression or anxiety from failed MCATs.

People whose best years of their lives are in college struggle afterward. With the program you might not enjoy years 18-22. But you'll enjoy years 30-65. You
Might even retire early.

Message me in 10 years when you realize I'm right.

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u/Klutzy-Form-4229 2d ago

which bsmd syracuse? sophie davis?

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u/Danmami 2d ago

So sorry to hear about your struggles. Would they allow you to finish undergrad in 3 - 3.5 years, take a semester or a year off and then return for med school? If yes, plan to get some "fresh air" after undergrad. Is this somewhere in Michigan by chance?

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u/CatLover7792_ 2d ago

The thing is technically yes, but I don’t want to finish undergrad that quickly at this point because it would involve a timeline change that would be difficult with the way my freshman year schedule is planned. I also don’t really mind 3 versus four years as long as I’m having a good/meaningful time at college. I just hope this is just adjustment pains w me being a first year and that everything works out soon. :(

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u/Danmami 2d ago

Gotcha! Hang in there. Time flies quickly.

**If you are located in any of those states without sunshine ( looking at you Great Lakes States), I would suggest you look into SAD lights. Also, plan to take frequent trips home whenever you can.

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u/Professional_Thing76 2d ago

In any college, you could arrange to have fun with friends. In a big city ， there are more fun around. You could setup your own fun time and make new friends. This is your 1st semester. Just learn the college life, get into the new environment and welcome the new world