<p>Hey everybody..so I've been enjoying myself here and have already made a bunch of new friends..anywho, I've been looking to get involved in something pre-health..the last week was pretty hectic walking down to price center and feeling like someone's trying to sell you something haha..What's considered the best pre-med/health club/frat on campus? I was thinking of joining amsa and aed, thoughts? Also, anyone have experience volunteering at scripps, or working in the lab? Any comments are appreciated..thanks!</p>
<p>All the pre-professional orgs on campus are distractions. All the people getting into med schools are the ones studying and doing research instead of going to events and parties held by these orgs.</p>
<p>Have fun in college, but don’t delude yourself into thinking that these orgs make any kind of significant difference in your admissions outcomes.</p>
<p>Thank you, Oyama! Until I came across your post (and I believe a previous one too) I was highly considering joining at least two of these after being persuaded by friendly club members with whom I spoke this week and last week in their booths on Library Walk. </p>
<p>One of them was a Business fraternity; the guy was dressed in a nice suit and mentioned “job outcomes” as a perk of joining. Based on what it sounds like I think the only real beneficial perk seems like being able to network and meet people with similar interests/goals. I was surprised today at receiving an e-mail from one of them and on it were the words “Membership Dues”, LOL.</p>
<p>I was really on the fence about AED, so I highly doubt I’ll be joining however, if anyone knows anything beneficial about AED I might reconsider. What about AMSA, worth the membership? I’m not trying to get too distracted with my studies (Ternansky basically has my full attention right now), but I do want to meet more like-minded individuals. Thanks for the reply Oyama.</p>
<p>Oyama is completely right. Do your own thing, you will be better off. You don’t necessarily need to worry about research or volunteer work right away. Just make sure you are doing SOMETHING always, whether it be running, sports, a job, etc. Something to talk about, something to make you interesting. </p>
<p>Always keep up your GPA. That should be your #1 concern freshman year; learn how to study.</p>