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My journey starts after the passing of my father at the age of ten after a battle with a rare cancer. The admiration and respect I had to everyone in the any healthcare profession was immense. I wanted to give back to the healthcare services and join, from what I heard, a seriously rewarding sector. Three years later I find myself answering all the questions in a First Year science class (In high school)- it was with this flare of science I knew where I wanted to be in the future- a doctor. Many years passed and I managed to get the minimum (and over) grades to apply- all that faced me last September was the UKCAT, in which I scraped an above average score which I thought would hinder my whole application. I had all but one of my interviews by February, and thats when I received my rejection from Edinburgh. Throughout this journey I've always told myself I only need one offer, but the first time I hear back and its unsuccessful hurt. I had my last interview last Friday at St. Andrews, and I stayed in a hotel on the Thursday night- whilst I was there all I could see was everyone getting offers from Glasgow and Dundee (the other two places I had applied and got interviewed from) and I still hadn't heard anything. I was fearing the worst, but I couldn't let it get in the way of my last interview. I came out of that interview and thought I nailed it- and I loved the University- I could really see myself studying there. 6 days of tortuous waiting and people hearing back and I hadn't except from my rejection until today... I finally got an offer for Medicine at St. Andrews Medicine!!! I am sorry for this being so long, I am just over the moon!! I can't believe that I actually got an offer- BBB at Advanced Higher is what I need to get for my exams this year for me to be accepted... I just really wanted to get this off my chest and let you guys know 50197 **UPDATE*** So today was the day of reckoning. The day that 6 years of hard work and tears boiled down to a simple; Did I meet my conditions of 3 Bs at Advanced Higher? The last month has been a brutal play on my emotions as I relive the horrors of the exams I had sat in May. Toying with the ideas that I will be fine, or completely messed it up. But today I got to see the fruits of my labour: Advanced Higher Biology: B Advanced Higher Chemistry: A Advanced Higher Maths: A Advanced Higher Physics: A It is safe to say I am absolutely delighted with these results, and I could not have wished for any better. As the days got closer I began to lose more and more faith but now I needn't worry... Because I am going to be a doctor!

2016-03-18 00:23:00 Author: Awesome_Guy Posts: 167

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Congratulations. To be honest I'll be absolutely thrilled if I never have to encounter a medical professional but it's nice to know that you all are still working away.

2016-03-18 01:16:00 Author: ForgottenEnigma Posts: 1414

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Congrats!!! Thats freaking awesome! Keep us posted! ...sad about your father, but wow.. I am sure he would be so proud of you!!!

2016-03-18 01:21:00 Author: jwwphotos Posts: 11383

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St. Andrews is a nice uni to get into, congrats on the offer and good luck in May

2016-03-18 02:32:00 Author: Shooter0898 Posts: 996

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And also congratulations from me! So fate or the universe finally has decided to let you heal people in the future! Enjoy studying in St. Andrews! Many greetings, Jürgen^^

2016-03-18 08:54:00 Author: CuriousSack Posts: 3981

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Someone I knew in primary/secondary school and college went to St Andrews to study medicine. Haven't kept in touch with him since, but I assume he doctor now. Good luck! Pls kick cancer's ****.

2016-03-18 11:05:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085

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Omg congrats!!! Someone in my sixth form went there last year and it sounds like they're having a great time, they actually wont shut up about how great it is and tbf it sounds awesome - I also hear the UKCAT was awful this year so well done on getting above av <3 x

2016-03-20 14:43:00 Author: flamingemu Posts: 1872

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Just back from a Duke of Edinburgh Gold practice hike- so apologies on the late reply. First of all thank you all for the kind words and congrats, means a lot to me. Whilst I may be over stepping myself with the celebrations as I still have conditions to meet, I still believe that the hard part is over. All I can say about the UKCAT is that it is awful every year (this is assured since no one person gets the same test) and it is going to get harder next year... lets hope it doesn't come to that (have to do it for every year of application to medicine)

2016-03-20 18:54:00 Author: Awesome_Guy Posts: 167

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I might be a little late, but.... Congratulations! And good luck!

2016-03-26 08:10:00 Author: Sir monacle Posts: 4155

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You doctor yet?

2016-03-31 18:15:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085

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You doctor yet? Not yet- I know very disappointing :/

2016-04-02 20:22:00 Author: Awesome_Guy Posts: 167

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Not yet- I know very disappointing :/ Talk to me when you doctor.

2016-04-04 10:09:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085

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*UPDATE* Just so y'all can see it

2016-08-09 11:29:00 Author: Awesome_Guy Posts: 167

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Congrats. But to be a bit nitpicky, surely a doctor should be strongest in Biology? Good luck at uni, I take it you start in September?

2016-08-09 12:43:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085

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Heard that all day- that biology exam was from hell I was happy to take any grade from it hahahaha. My chemistry teacher always seemed to say chemistry was more important for medicine... So we'll wait and see hahaha. Thanks for the wishes, and yeah move in day is on the 3rd which is really soon, but really excited for it!

2016-08-09 17:16:00 Author: Awesome_Guy Posts: 167

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Congratulations mate, knew you had what it takes

2016-08-12 12:33:00 Author: Shooter0898 Posts: 996

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Congratulations mate, knew you had what it takes Thanks man! Pretty scary times ahead, exciting times, but none the less scary hahaha

2016-08-17 14:32:00 Author: Awesome_Guy Posts: 167

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Pretty scary times ahead Especially for the patients. *drops mic*

2016-08-17 14:40:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085

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Especially for the patients. *drops mic* Cant disagree, we start clinical placement from day 1...

2016-08-18 01:43:00 Author: Awesome_Guy Posts: 167

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Hahaha, lets hope that your first guinea pigs are already dead!

2016-08-18 12:59:00 Author: CuriousSack Posts: 3981

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Hahaha, lets hope that your first guinea pigs are already dead! 'No, I swear! I walked into the bay and there they were, lying dead at the bottom of stairs...'

2016-08-20 13:37:00 Author: Awesome_Guy Posts: 167

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