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Medlink was great fun and a really worthwhile experience. I would strongly recommend it. I learnt a lot and got to experience what life is like at a campus university at the same time. I enjoyed the difference from school life - the independence, the lectures, staying up late and sleeping in the halls surronded by new people. With few exceptions the lectures were very interesting even though one of them went on until 1am!
The lecturers were inspiring as they told us their stories of how they got to where they are today. The common message which transpired was that with enough hard work and perseverance you can achieve anything and get to where you want to be!
One lecturer showed us a video of a patient having brain surgery which was fascinating! I could not believe that the patient was conscious. The surgeon by instructing the patient to carry out various muscle movements such as clenching his fist and closing his jaw could identify areas of preserved brain function.
It was moments like this which confirmed for me that medicine is what I want to study.
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