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[Ask Me Anything] #9: mtse
« on: January 16, 2017, 07:15:53 pm »
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ASK ME ANYTHING #9: mtse



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Welcome to the 9th instalment of ATAR Notes' Ask Me Anything series!

In this instalment, we're very lucky to have the very first non-moderator acting as the person answering questions. mtse is a very valued member of the Atarnotes forum community, and is known for her contributions to the UMAT subforum. We'd love to see the same level of participation that we've seen in previous editions for this super special one. Written below is an introduction by mtse herself!

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Hey hey!
I'm Maddi (aka mtse). I finished VCE in 2015 after completing 7 subjects - Biology, Chemistry, Chinese SL, English, Methods, Physics and Specialist. (Just in case you were wondering, physics was the subject that missed out on contributing to my ATAR :P)

Currently studying undergrad med at Monash (and will be in the first class to graduate with an MD wooo :D ) Also was lucky enough to have been selected as the Preclinical VP of our med society... which probably explains why, nearly all the posts I've written are about med, the UMAT, interviews etc ... I kinda spend all my time invested into helping current med students and the incoming jaffies, as well as training up future med-wannabes. #UMATsucks

Outside of academics, I enjoy literally everything - sport: soccer and table tennis, music: piano and trumpet, debating (love me some civilised arguing) but pretty much had to put all the hobbies on hold whilst I try to juggle 20+ contact hours at uni with my terrible habit of binge watching tv shows. XD

I'm sure Maddi would love to answer questions about her journey to and during med school, or about her extensive list of hobbies. Also, can we take a moment to appreciate the 7 (!!) subjects done during VCE - what a monster effort.

Ask away and have a nice day :)
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Re: [Ask Me Anything] #9: mtse
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2017, 07:21:28 pm »
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What is the meaning of life?

(But like, from a med student's perspective though, not just the question I always ask)

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Re: [Ask Me Anything] #9: mtse
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2017, 07:24:01 pm »
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RuiAce beat me before I could even type this up to be first question, but... do you have any clue which area of medicine you're interested in going into at this point in time? Which specialities pique your interest, and why?
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Re: [Ask Me Anything] #9: mtse
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2017, 07:27:23 pm »
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Why did you choose Monash over Melbourne for medicine?
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Re: [Ask Me Anything] #9: mtse
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2017, 11:16:07 pm »
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What TV shows are you binging at the moment?  8)

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Re: [Ask Me Anything] #9: mtse
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2017, 11:36:15 pm »
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Favourite song? :)
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Re: [Ask Me Anything] #9: mtse
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2017, 12:17:22 am »
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Thanks for inviting me to do this :D super honoured

What is the meaning of life?

(But like, from a med student's perspective though, not just the question I always ask)
i can't even answer this from a general point of view..... the meaning of life is beyond my scope of knowledge/imagination hahah

RuiAce beat me before I could even type this up to be first question, but... do you have any clue which area of medicine you're interested in going into at this point in time? Which specialities pique your interest, and why?
Always been keen for surgery - it's more hands-on, i like micro-managing things so surgical procedure and protocol plays right along with my perfectionist attitude, it's also a boys club so I'd love to take on the challenge of changing that stereotype - potentially paediatric surgery but that's probably going to be the most emotionally taxing and time-consuming specialty so TBC... But really I am open to all the fields and hopefully year 3/4 will help me make a decision. (i am pretty certain however I will avoid psychiatry purely cause i don't think i can face those kinds of issues on a day-to-day basis despite it being incredibly fascinating)

Why did you choose Monash over Melbourne for medicine?
tbh Melbourne was always the dream, but I didn't know until Year 12 that they didn't offer undergrad med.
After ATARs came out, i had the choice of med vs biomed. I didn't get chancellors so I didn't want to take the gamble of doing the GAMSAT. And although breadth subjects would have been great, they didn't outweigh my desire to actually study medicine.
Also keeping in mind that I think I'd like to do surgery, finishing the course 2 years earlier will really help (female "responsibilities" in the long-term means that 2 years is a major difference).
And now that I am in Monash - I have to say there are no regrets - our cohort is smaller and a lot closer, we have a society that looks after our every need (we have our own orchestra, sport teams, carnivals, social events, academic support etc), and I reckon I prefer this environment over what I've heard about biomed (super competitive?)

What TV shows are you binging at the moment?  8)
Well 2016 included Breaking Bad, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and House (three times ahhaha)
And this year it's been Bones and probably going to watch Grey's Anatomy next
I think it's obvious I have a tendency towards science/med related shows....

Favourite song? :)
Don't think I have one. But according to my iTunes songs the songs I play most are by Pentatonix - their voices are heaven :')
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Re: [Ask Me Anything] #9: mtse
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2017, 08:00:08 am »
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1) If you hadn't got into med, what was your back up plan?
2) Has med school changed your lifestyle? Do you eat more healthy, exercise a lot and look at labels before buying food and other products?
3) Many people say that studying medicine (or maybe being a doctor?) makes you feel older really quickly. Is that true in your opinion?

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Re: [Ask Me Anything] #9: mtse
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2017, 03:18:06 pm »
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, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and House (three times ahhaha)
I entirely approve of this.

Was gonna ask you a question but I've practically asked you a bajillion and 3 questions and got no more to ask...

hm I thought of one. When did u become so awesome?
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Re: [Ask Me Anything] #9: mtse
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2017, 03:31:50 pm »
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1) If you hadn't got into med, what was your back up plan?
2) Has med school changed your lifestyle? Do you eat more healthy, exercise a lot and look at labels before buying food and other products?
3) Many people say that studying medicine (or maybe being a doctor?) makes you feel older really quickly. Is that true in your opinion?
1) biomed/law double degree at monash so I can be a doctor and a lawyer :P tbh if I missed out on direct med, I would have done anything to get into med... my 12 preferences were biomed at melb, biomed at monash, biomed/law, biomed/science, biomed/engineering, biomed/comm

2) I am the laziest most unhealthy person in the world HAHAHAHAH I am slightly more conscious of my health but ultimately I am too lazy. Honestly I have a condition which allows me to eat as much as I want and basically not gain weight so that's why i slack off HAHAHA

3) Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am like a child. I don't even look my age :') You definitely do mature in medicine and learn a lot of stuff that you would have otherwise never encountered. However I am a child at heart and I don't really let the scary/gross/uncomfortable things get to me. I reckon though this will definitely change when I get into the clinical years and have to face confronting issues everyday. You will get a lot of experience super quickly so you may "feel old" but honestly I don't see that as a problem.


I entirely approve of this.

Was gonna ask you a question but I've practically asked you a bajillion and 3 questions and got no more to ask...

hm I thought of one. When did u become so awesome?
Yeah I should ban you from asking me anymore questions :P  AHHAHAAH
when did I become awesome..... hmm.... after i met you? :O
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Re: [Ask Me Anything] #9: mtse
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2017, 04:56:08 pm »
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when did I become awesome..... hmm.... after i met you? :O
OH THATS SO SMOOTH WTHAFGFHGH WHAT OML


P.S a condition which allows you to eat whatever and stay skinny? I despise people like you.
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Re: [Ask Me Anything] #9: mtse
« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2017, 05:17:46 pm »
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How's the Monash campus treated you in the past year? Better than UoM? ;)

Jokes aside, do you have plans in the future to work overseas?

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Re: [Ask Me Anything] #9: mtse
« Reply #12 on: January 18, 2017, 06:00:42 pm »
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How's the Monash campus treated you in the past year? Better than UoM? ;)

Jokes aside, do you have plans in the future to work overseas?
Monash is a hole. Like uni pride and all but seriously we are in the middle of nowhere :( I need easy access to KFC and like 7/11 (for donuts) but there aren't any close by (I can't drive yet no Ps) my food cravings need to be satisfied HAHAHAH

Work overseas - would love to but I haven't thought that far ahead. Based on my current skills knowledge etc, I wouldn't mind having a go in Hong Kong cause my family are from there and I love the fast-paced lifestyle (stops me from wasting my time) however not too sure how good that would be in the long term. Keeping options open right now :D
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Re: [Ask Me Anything] #9: mtse
« Reply #13 on: January 18, 2017, 07:02:09 pm »
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A few questions for Mtse:
1. How has your summer break been so far (besides the binge watching, that is)?
2. This one's for the Class of '17 and beyond: What struggles did you have in VCE and why? Has that changed since starting uni?
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Re: [Ask Me Anything] #9: mtse
« Reply #14 on: January 18, 2017, 10:55:31 pm »
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