1. Choosing the wrong country or university without research
A country with a high deportation rate and a university with complicated accreditations is a big NO!!
2. Ignoring visa rules or overstaying.
Always check the length of the student’s visa and the duration of the visa or temporary residency when choosing a country.
3. Not learning the local language early.
Not learning the local language will create an obstacle when interacting with people and patients.
4. Underestimating the climate and lifestyle changes.
Always be prepared for extreme temperatures.
5. Falling behind due to poor time management.
Managing time is important when you stay away from your family, especially managing studies and household together.
6. Not preparing for licensing exams like FMGE/USMLE from day one.
FMGE is a big exam with a huge bulk of 19 subjects, starting early will always help!!
7. Skipping networking or not engaging with seniors.
Not networking will limit your opportunities and exposure.
8. Over-relying on online notes instead of attending classes.
Attending lectures helps to clear concepts, and that is really important when it comes to applying theory to practical knowledge.
9. Not budgeting properly or getting into debt.
Budgeting is very important to manage everything and stay stress-free without drowning in debt.
10. Ignoring your health, both physical and mental.
Health is as important as academics, so keeping yourself healthy is required to survive the long during of MBBS.
HAPPY LEARNING!!!
Many students make these mistakes when going abroad for MBBS. Thank you for sharing this.