<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I am a senior undergraduate at a decent school, majoring in biology. I have worked in labs starting from freshman year, might have a publication, made a few posters, etc. I volunteer at the local hospital, as an EMT, and tutor undergrads [have been doing each for about half a year so far]. I have a 3.8 GPA, and should get reasonable recommendations, since all my PI's have been pretty happy. </p>
<p>My problem is, everything I do is OK, I don't dislike any of it, it's all interesting, but I can't say I necessary love any particular activity either. </p>
<p>I have thought about pursuing a PhD for a while, but have been a bit discouraged with basic research and job outlook as well. [more interested in applied research]</p>
<p>I think I have a decent shot of getting into Med school, especially if I apply a year from now, and continue doing all the activities I do/add more things/do well on the MCAT.</p>
<p>My question is, should I apply, either to Med or Grad school if I'm not totally 200% super-excited-couldn't-think-of-doing-anything-else kind of sure? Should I just look for a job for now? Should I just suck it up, pick a direction, and go with it? Should I look for more options? [I'm interested in policy, public health, but again, no one thing particularly stands out]. I'm sure some have been in a similar situation, what did you do?</p>
<p>Thanks for any advice!</p>
<p>My opinion, don’t apply to either grad or med school unless you absolutely cannot imagine doing anything else with life.</p>
<p>Both grad school and med school are exhausting, intense experiences (think 60+ hours/week) and both require a whole lot of dedication and a willingness to do whatever hoop jumping (doing stuff you don’t love, or even like, but absolutely must do) is required. Unless you can see the career you desperately want at the end of the line, it will grind you down.</p>
<p>Since you’re still in undergrad, why not take a couple of years off, get a job and get some exposure to other possible career paths. Med and/or grad school will still be there and options in 2 or 3 years. You can always go later when you’ve found your life path.</p>
<p>Just do something, if you do not like it, switch to something else. It is common sense, what esle can you do except for NOT doing anything at all, which is not a good option. I went back to school in my mid. 30s and very happy that I switch, did not like what I was doing, it happens to many people. My D’s Med. School class has PhD, lawyers, Masters in Science and I am sure aother proffessionals. The oldest person was 46 in his first year. What it tells you? One thing for sure, people do whatever seems to be the best at the time and then they either realize that it is not for them or they would fall out of love with this particular proffession so they move on to something else.</p>