Vanessa's Journey through Biomed

[VanessaS]

Hi everyone,

I have been reading the journals on here lately and I thought why not write one of my own. I will be starting my first year of Biomed at Monash this year.

Why am I writing this journal?
I wanted to document by journey through uni so that I could look back later and see how I have evolved. Also, I feel like it would be a good way to practice my writing.

Why am I doing Biomed? Future plans?
I have wanted to become a doctor for ever since I remember. When I was about 8 years old, my cousin got leukaemia and at that point I started researching a lot about it. That's what sparked my interest in pursuing a medical career. During that time, I wanted to become an oncologist, however now I am more inclined towards neurology.
Because of my inability to get into undergraduate med (owing to my devastating UCAT scores) biomed was the obvious pathway. If I don't get into the MD, I would do something else in the healthcare field, probably Master of Dietetics or Embryology.

What subjects am I taking?
BMS1011 - Biomedical Chemistry
BMS1021 - Cells, tissues and organisms
BMS1031 - Medical biophysics
CHM1011 - Chemistry 1
BMS1042 - Public health and preventative medicine
BMS1052 - Human neurobiology
BMS1062 - Molecular biology
CHM1022 - Chemistry 2

What am I doing during the holidays?

• Reading: I was a very avid reader when I was younger. However, because of the stresses of VCE I had stopped reading for the past 2 years. I hope to continue my reading habit while at uni (we'll see how that goes ) Currently, I am reading A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. If anyone has any book recommendations please tell me
• Exercise: Another activity that I haven't been doing due to a lack of time during VCE. I have been going for a run 3-4 times a week in the holidays, except for a few times making the excuse that it was too hot
• Trying to find a job: I have send applications to many places but have got no replies or rejections so far. I might try to go in person to my local stores in the next few days.

Overall, I am very excited to start uni and meet everyone else doing the biomed course  Hope to post my updates soon once I start uni

[kauac]

Hey Vanessa, keen to hear more about your journey through biomedicine! All of your subjects sound super interesting! I'm a big fan of biochemistry & molecular biology myself.

It's cool to see you making the most of your holidays! Hope the job search goes well!

[caffinatedloz]

Have a really great break with the reading and exercise. How great does it feel to have free time? What interests you about neurology? Best of luck with the job hunting!

[Ionic Doc]

Hey Vanessa
As a student also interested in studying Biomed in the near future I am really excited to hear how your progress and your experience of the course. Can't wait for future updates and good luck job hunting as well. 

[VanessaS]

Have a really great break with the reading and exercise. How great does it feel to have free time? What interests you about neurology? Best of luck with the job hunting!

Thank you!
Tbh I had no idea what to do with all the free time once exams were over. But yeah, finally after so long it feels good to have nothing to worry about.
I want to do neurology becuase I just find it so interesting how complex and intricate the human brain is. I also really enjoyed doing Psychology in VCE.

[caffinatedloz]

I want to do neurology becuase I just find it so interesting how complex and intricate the human brain is. I also really enjoyed doing Psychology in VCE.

It really is fascinating. Does mental illness interest you, or neurological conditions and disabilities? Or something completely different?