postr/StutterFebruary 21, 2017

College student needs some advice regarding interviews to med school

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College student needs some advice regarding interviews to med school I've been in the US for 7 years, but because of the chronic stuttering and heavy accent, it's really difficult for everyone else to understand what I try to say. (Normally I have to repeat a same sentence several times, even then, they still misunderstand what I said) So as similar to everybody else, my social life is pretty hell. Nonetheless, I am still an ambitious Asian kid desiring to get to medical school. My grades are not bad, and if I somehow land an interview, what should I do to explain my situation (not only my speaking disorder but also my social skill) to the interviewer? Med school interviews are known to weed out socially awkward candidates, at least from what I heard :( Btw, I've never been diagnosed with anything since I never talk to therapist or physician due to money TL;DR: I need some advice on interviewing for medical schools with stuttering and heavy Asian accent, followed by poor social skills Thanks in advance!!

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Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work

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Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic LifeEmployment & Career

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