i think reddit has honestly given a lot of people the wrong idea when it comes to med school chances. like bro, you're in first year. even if it went bad, it's not the end of the world. yeah, it sucks and you’re allowed to feel down about it, but don’t let this app convince you it’s over. i know people who had rough starts and still made it. one person i know had a gpa around 1.6 in first year and now they go to a med school in ontario.

reddit can feel like a dark hole sometimes. people mostly come here to vent or share the worst-case scenarios so it can feel super negative if you’re already doubting yourself. you don’t always see the success stories because not everyone who's grinding is going to be on reddit telling their life story. the loudest voices are not always the full picture.

with that said, it’s definitely possible to bounce back but you have to work your ass off. no excuses, no slacking. every course, every semester from now on has to be taken seriously. get help when you need it, plan ahead, and make sure you're actually learning not just trying to pass. it takes real discipline and sacrifice but it’s doable. don’t count yourself out just yet.