After the euphoria of Match Day passes, the reality sinks in a bit. The time after Match Day is definitely not a black hole. In fact, soon after I found out where I matched, I got a warm welcome from both the program director and my co-interns. Of course, there was also the obligatory forms, tons and tons of them actually. Soon, there will be the obligatory modules…
Although I’m ready to move on, I’m also a bit unsettled by all this new and big change. Since I’ll be moving to a whole new state, so much uncertainty exists. The whole process of moving is such a hassle! I’ve lived in the same apartment for the past 4 years and I have accumulated so much stuff! I have to find a new place to live, find new hangouts and go-to spots, and find new friends and basically a support system at my home away from home. It’s a lot of stuff to contend with in such a short period of time!! Sometimes, I get a bit overwhelmed. But then, I think about how my family and friends here are rooting for me. I think about how I have come this far and how stopping would be foolish because I am finally going to live my dream everyday. I think about how this new chapter could be a pleasant surprise and how I’ll gain so much out of it. Most of all, I have nothing to lose by simply doing my best because this is a way for me to start fresh, just like when I first entered medical school.
