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Going to be separating in 2021 before starting medical school. I will probably be starting school while on my terminal so I won't necessarily have a ton of time to ease into civilian life.
Anyway, as excited as I am about starting medical school, I'm really nervous about transitioning out of the military. The military has had a huge impact on my life and who I am as a person and it's SO hard to imagine my life without it. I'm especially concerned about feelings of isolation or feeling disconnected from my classmates. Looking for advice/insight on how to prepare for and handle the transition.
Important Note: I am not going to do HPSP or go to USUHS. I have spent enough time in the MHS and witnessed enough of the DHA craziness to know that neither of those programs are going to be a good fit for me. I'm definitely planning to come back into the military post-residency (probably guard or reserves), but there are too many strings attached to HPSP/USUHS for my liking. Respectfully, please don't try to change my mind on this one.
Anyway, as excited as I am about starting medical school, I'm really nervous about transitioning out of the military. The military has had a huge impact on my life and who I am as a person and it's SO hard to imagine my life without it. I'm especially concerned about feelings of isolation or feeling disconnected from my classmates. Looking for advice/insight on how to prepare for and handle the transition.
Important Note: I am not going to do HPSP or go to USUHS. I have spent enough time in the MHS and witnessed enough of the DHA craziness to know that neither of those programs are going to be a good fit for me. I'm definitely planning to come back into the military post-residency (probably guard or reserves), but there are too many strings attached to HPSP/USUHS for my liking. Respectfully, please don't try to change my mind on this one.