# World is our oyster--\> Learning from surrounds and classmates **URL:** \ **Category:** MBBS\ **Tags:** fmge, medical, mbbs, futuredoctors\ **Created:** [May 31, 2025, 6:29am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/world-is-our-oyster-learning-from-surrounds-and-classmates/2402 "2025-05-31T06:29:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Soumya](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/soumya/32/354_2.png) [@Soumya](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Soumya)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2025, 6:29am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/world-is-our-oyster-learning-from-surrounds-and-classmates/2402/1 "2025-05-31T06:29:23Z")
Staying and studying with international students gave me a global perspective on medical and classroom culture, and helped me learn various viewpoints. **1. Sharing Classrooms with International Students** - Exposed me to different medical viewpoints and cultural mindsets. - It taught me how healthcare is perceived differently across the world. - This helped me develop open-mindedness in clinical discussions. **2. Diverse Patient Interactions** - Patients from different ethnic and social backgrounds sharpened my cultural sensitivity. - It taught me to respect patients’ beliefs, preferences, and communication styles. **3. Public Health Awareness** - Made me more aware of global health issues and regional disease patterns. - It helped me see medicine from a broader, public health perspective. **4. Inspiration for International Goals** - Surrounded by students preparing for USMLE, PLAB, and other exams abroad pushed me to aim higher. **5. Cultural Acceptance in Practice** - Taught me that being a good doctor also means being culturally aware. - I learned to adapt my approach to each patient’s background. **The World is like an open book and we learn with every step we take, Let’s share our learning stories that we learnt from our surroundings and classmates and help young medicos** 🙌 ---
**Author:** ![Hrishikeshmed](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/hrishikeshmed/32/346_2.png) [@Hrishikeshmed](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Hrishikeshmed)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2025, 8:43am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/world-is-our-oyster-learning-from-surrounds-and-classmates/2402/2 "2025-05-31T08:43:56Z")
Very well said, studying abroad gives you the opportunity to interact and understanding the way of expression, the mode of approach and the skill of understanding more efficiently. Very well assembled information. 🎉 ---
**Author:** ![Adwaitha](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/adwaitha/32/288_2.png) [@Adwaitha](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Adwaitha)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2025, 9:16am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/world-is-our-oyster-learning-from-surrounds-and-classmates/2402/3 "2025-05-31T09:16:02Z")
So many cultures are assembled there. We can study different languages. Adaptability to different cultures. Our global connections will become wide. Different experiences with so many friends. ---
**Author:** ![Manas\_Kakkar](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/manas_kakkar/32/285_2.png) [@Manas\_Kakkar](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Manas_Kakkar)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2025, 10:36am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/world-is-our-oyster-learning-from-surrounds-and-classmates/2402/4 "2025-05-31T10:36:29Z")
This is really interesting. Very insightful. ---
**Author:** ![Anchal\_shukla](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/anchal_shukla/32/447_2.png) [@Anchal\_shukla](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Anchal_shukla)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2025, 4:51pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/world-is-our-oyster-learning-from-surrounds-and-classmates/2402/5 "2025-05-31T16:51:25Z")
Very well said… literally insightful. ---
**Author:** ![Hbdoctor](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/hbdoctor/32/571_2.png) [@Hbdoctor](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Hbdoctor)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/world-is-our-oyster-learning-from-surrounds-and-classmates/2402/6 "2025-05-31T18:19:42Z")
Right! I have over the years learnt that human emotions and needs are same, be we of any color, creed or place. Languages, and cultural aspects tend to make us feel differently but at the end things are same! ---
**Author:** ![Moksha\_s](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/moksha_s/32/271_2.png) [@Moksha\_s](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Moksha_s)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2025, 7:05pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/world-is-our-oyster-learning-from-surrounds-and-classmates/2402/7 "2025-05-31T19:05:20Z")
Very true! ---
**Author:** ![Sakshi123](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/sakshi123/32/455_2.png) [@Sakshi123](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Sakshi123)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2025, 6:40am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/world-is-our-oyster-learning-from-surrounds-and-classmates/2402/8 "2025-06-01T06:40:45Z")
Beautifully said! ---
**Author:** ![Aadish](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/aadish/32/308_2.png) [@Aadish](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Aadish)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2025, 2:45pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/world-is-our-oyster-learning-from-surrounds-and-classmates/2402/9 "2025-06-01T14:45:42Z")
The phrase “The world is your oyster” means that opportunities and knowledge are abundant, and it’s up to you to take advantage of them. In the context of learning, it suggests that you can gain valuable insights and skills from: 1. Surroundings: Observing and absorbing information from your environment. 2. Classmates: Interacting, collaborating, and learning from peers. This mindset encourages exploration, curiosity, and growth. ---
**Author:** ![Kashish](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/kashish/32/1005_2.png) [@Kashish](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Kashish)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2025, 3:30pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/world-is-our-oyster-learning-from-surrounds-and-classmates/2402/10 "2025-06-01T15:30:18Z")
So true! We learn so much from classmates and different cultures. Big motivation for all medicos!