New Anglia University
speciality: Medicine And Surgery

One thing I particularly liked about the Pre-Med curriculum was the inclusion of psychology. I find it interesting because medicine is not only about understanding the body but also about understanding human behaviour and the way people think. At 19, I am still discovering which aspects of medicine interest me most, and this subject has given me another perspective to consider.

pre med has been a good starting point for me, and i am now in md. im focused on building my scientific knowledge now and looking forward to the clinical side of medicine when i progress further, as a doctor’s career has been my goal from the beginning

the mix of science subjects is something i appreciate about nau. there is a lot to learn but i like knowing that these subjects will be useful for my future in medicine. the one i enjoy most is biology, its a very good start for someone who wants to have a career in medicine and study it from beginning to end

Now that I’m in my third year of the MD programme, I’ve started to appreciate even more how important the practical side of medicine is. It’s one thing to learn something from a textbook, but being able to understand how that knowledge applies in real medical situations makes it much more meaningful to me. I feel that these experiences are helping me gradually build my confidence as a future doctor.

I had some difficulty with certain subjects when I first started the Premed programme at NAU and I remember feeling a little behind at times. Biology was always the subject I felt most confident in, so it took me a while to adjust to topics like chemistry and physics that required a different way of thinking. There were moments when I had to go over the same material several times before it finally made sense. Thankfully the people at NAU were helpful whenever I needed an explanation or had questions about something I was studying. Sometimes hearing a topic explained in a different way was all I needed to understand it. The study materials were also useful because I could revisit difficult sections in my own time. It made a difference knowing I could ask for help instead of struggling with everything alone. After three years, I can honestly say that I am glad I stuck with it. I have become more confident in subjects that once seemed difficult to me and I no longer feel that I need to understand everything immediately to do well. That is probably one of the most valuable things I have gained from my time at NAU.

I take my studies seriously, and I appreciate that the MD programme requires the same from students. There is a lot of material to cover, so I have learned to stay organised and keep up with my work.

My study routine has become very serious since I started the MD, I am now in the first year. Moving in was difficult cus i was very anxious about leaving my home behind but I immediately got settled. The people here are so kind and my studies, even though they are hard, we have awesome professors and they are always helpful and making the students actually eager to attend their classes

One thing I have liked about studying online is that I can organise my day around my classes and still have enough time to go back over the material. It works well for the way I study. i am in my second year of premed now and it has taught me lots of things.

One of the strongest aspects of the Premed programme for me is the way different subjects begin to connect with one another. Concepts introduced in chemistry can become relevant when studying biochemistry, while biology provides context for anatomy and physiology. I enjoy recognising these connections because they make the curriculum feel much more coherent. Studying online has actually encouraged me to make these links independently, particularly when I am reviewing several subjects during the same week. It has changed the way I organise information and think about scientific concepts.

the first days on campus have been a really positive experience for me. everyone has been friendly and the professors made me feel comfortable very quickly, which helped me settle in much faster. also a thing i really appreciated is that everyone is so eager to help here whenever i have a quesiton about the studying or even the accomodation etc