It's a good position to be in, but I still somehow feel incredibly inadequate and average.
Right now, I attend a fairly prestigious undergraduate institution, which means some of my peers are incredible and are doing incredible things. I know many who have done amazing research all through college, have traveled the world, studied abroad, are in happy relationships, received numerous fellowships (Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright, etc), doing post-grad research, MD-PHD programs, the list goes on and on..
Some are attending medical school, others in other fields. Regardless, these peers will be outstanding physicians, researchers, and world leaders.
For myself, I have had a good college experience. I've traveled and done a bit of research. But it simply seems to pale in comparison to so many people I know, and I can't shake feelings of inadequacy. Here I am, accepted to medical school, and I am feeling worthless.
Much of it stems from the complex that so many pre-meds have, namely that they must be perfect and the best in everything. I have been told time and time again to shake it off and just worry about myself. You can't compare your sadness to another's highlight reel after all...
Does anyone else feel the same way? I feel like I've wasted my undergraduate years in comparison to what my peers have done. Any advice for shaking this feeling and pursuing my future/medical career happily?
Finally, I feel bad for feeling this way because I know that I am incredibly lucky and fortunate. Compared to so much in the world, I have very little to feel bad about. But I still can't shake the feeling and just wanted to know if anyone else felt similarly.
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Accepted and Still Feeling Inadequate/Worthless??
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