Why the “Snake” Label Exists:
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Extreme Competition
Everyone’s under pressure—to top exams, get good internships, win faculty approval. In that environment, some people prioritize personal gain over friendship. -
Information Hoarding
Not sharing notes, hiding important updates, or only helping selectively? That’s common in hypercompetitive environments, and it fuels the “snake” image. -
Fake Friendships
Some people are nice only when they need something—like your notes, answers, or connections. Then they ghost you. That’s not just being fake, that’s classic serpent behavior
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Backbiting & Gossip
A few thrive on drama. One moment they praise you, the next they’re talking behind your back. Classic toxic med-college energy.
But Not Everyone’s a Snake
Real gems exist friends who stay late to explain a tough topic, who cheer you on when you doubt yourself, who cry and laugh with you through viva hell.
Sometimes, the system creates a survival mentality, but good people still stay good.
Do you have any of these experiences in your medical clg?