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[UFP]Ghost
16 Jan 2007, 20:52
well I'm going into gr11, so i have a told time to go anyway... I have to take a Math (probably the advanced, I like math) and English, as well as 4 Hebrew subjects (Jewish history and Tanach)(and then you can choose between Talmud or Hebrew language and Rabbinics).
i have 5 slots:
i want to take these courses:
1. Bio
2. Chem
3. Media
4. Computer Media
5. Maybe history/physics if needed/Not really sure, depends if i need physcis.
comments, and help wanted, what do you think?
p.s. i wanna be a doctor.

FutureWorm
16 Jan 2007, 20:53
take a stats class or something
also, why are you taking so much Hebrew-related stuff if you are in Canada

[UFP]Ghost
16 Jan 2007, 21:00
I'm in a Jewish school cause I'm Jewish and we ***. best Jewish high school out of Israel Wewt! They are required but eh won't make that much a difference. and stats class?

FutureWorm
16 Jan 2007, 21:08
Ghost;554335']I'm in a Jewish school cause I'm Jewish and we ***. best Jewish high school out of Israel Wewt! They are required but eh won't make that much a difference. and stats class?
statistics, it helps to be able to analyze lots of data

[UFP]Ghost
16 Jan 2007, 21:13
and where does that fit in my schedule?

FutureWorm
16 Jan 2007, 21:18
I dunno you just said that you have to take math

[UFP]Ghost
16 Jan 2007, 21:20
there are only 3math's in grade 11. Applied M(normal) and U(the advanced one)

FutureWorm
16 Jan 2007, 21:26
okay forget it then

Melon
16 Jan 2007, 21:43
This site may help. Maybe
http://www.bls.gov/k12/help06.htm
and, as the site says, you should take all 3 sciences (biology, physics and chemistry) along with maths and english.
Yes, possibly 5 of the most boring subjects ever, in some people's eyes.
Just remember the following:
It is VERY difficult to get into medical school. Only the top are chosen. I don't know how good you are at school and your subjects, but it helps if you're one of the top ones. It is top for applicants out of all the subjects.
Get work experience at a hospital. Seriously. It shows you're interested when you go to apply for university, and some people won't even get considered without it.
Don't assume that being a doctor involves sitting in an office and giving out cough medicine. The reality is working non-stop most hours if the day in a busy hospital where you will see people with eyes coming out of their sockets and severed limbs and such. You WILL need to cut up dead bodies as part of your medical training.
Always have a back-up course ready in case you don't get in. Have you considered chiropractic or dermatology?
My sister applied to be a doctor. She didn't even get looked at at most universities. She's now studying Chiropractic in Wales.
I don't mean to put you off. All I'm saying is, if you're aiming to be a doctor, you'll need to be prepared to hit the ground running. Make sure you apply AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

bonz
16 Jan 2007, 22:12
Ghost;554332']i wanna be a doctor.
Doctor? Which one?
If you want to be a medical doctor, physics can definitely help you later.
If you want to be a doctor in Hebrew history then you won't need it.
Basically, you profit from it in all natural sciences (Although I'd rather compare medicine to butchery...).

[UFP]Ghost
16 Jan 2007, 23:10
medical doctor. I'm strongly thinking pediatrician but i think i'll have a better idea of exactly what kind soon, 15 in kind of young to make such a serious/important decision.

M3ntal
17 Jan 2007, 10:30
Physics seems like a more relevant subject to take than History if you want to be a doctor.

[UFP]Ghost
17 Jan 2007, 12:31
yes but i would have liked to take it. o well thats the way the cookie crumbles.

bonz
17 Jan 2007, 13:10
You can easily read history in books or even on Wikipedia. You don't really need someone to teach you.
That's a bit harder to do with physics...

MrBunsy
17 Jan 2007, 16:24
I personally would highly recommend dropping any wishy washy waste of time subjects like media and computing and do the sciences instead. And I'd also recommend going for as much maths as possible, if you're capable.
Far, far more useful for Uni and getting a job. And maths, and further maths, at A-level (which I presume is the equivalent) is really interesting.

Preasure
17 Jan 2007, 16:35
Far, far more useful for Uni and getting a job. And maths, and further maths, at A-level (which I presume is the equivalent) is really interesting.
Indeed. Maths is really hard at times, but employers know it's really hard and you'll get more brownie points for having it. Just remember that when you look ahead in the textbook and feel your brain shiver inside your head. :p ;)

pilot62
17 Jan 2007, 17:03
I have to say, unless you're aiming to go into some media-related job, I cannot see Media or Computer Media being at all useful, especially if you want to be a doctor. Frankly even if you did want to go into the media I can think of better subjects.
Subjects like Physics and history are much more important, even if they may be harder and more boring, but if they were easy what would be the point in taking them?
Also I have to say it depends on what teachers you're likely to get. If all the history teachers at your school are boring and rubbish, and the physics teachers were dynamic and interesting, the decision becomes much easier.
Still, I'd strongly suggest history AND physics.

MrBunsy
17 Jan 2007, 17:24
Indeed. Maths is really hard at times, but employers know it's really hard and you'll get more brownie points for having it. Just remember that when you look ahead in the textbook and feel your brain shiver inside your head. :p ;)I dunno, we're hurtling through some of this so fast I don't have much chance to look ahead before we're onto it. We've started A2 modules already :) I can't wait till we get onto complex and imaginary numbers next year, just so that I can know what they are properly. But then again, we aren't called 'crazy furthers' without good reason.
Maths is easy peasy compared to chemistry though (in my opinion). Chemistry is mental. Complicated and fast.
but if they were easy what would be the point in taking them?You've got to be careful not to take subjects you won't enjoy though, you need to stay motivated, whilst not being bored.

Melon
17 Jan 2007, 17:47
I can't wait till we get onto complex and imaginary numbers next year, just so that I can know what they are properly. But then again, we aren't called 'crazy furthers' without good reason.
Boy will you change your tune when you get to them. They aren't called complex numbers for nothing.
OK, to be fair they aren't that bad. It's proving everything at university level that's really getting me at the moment. In fact, the reason that I'm on here at the moment is to avoid doing my coursework, in tomorrow. I just can't seem to prove that 8^n - 2^n is a multiple of 6 for all n >= 1. I'm stressed.
But yeah, on topic. I understand that you can't decide what subjects to choose when you're only 15. I had the same problem, but unfortunately, the way the system works, at least here in the UK, is that you're expected to know where you want to go. At least you know you want to be a doctor.
Oh, and don't take media studies. Waste of time.

Paul.Power
17 Jan 2007, 18:19
Cambridge undergrad maths. Now that's hard.

Preasure
17 Jan 2007, 19:56
I dunno, we're hurtling through some of this so fast I don't have much chance to look ahead before we're onto it. We've started A2 modules already :) I can't wait till we get onto complex and imaginary numbers next year, just so that I can know what they are properly. But then again, we aren't called 'crazy furthers' without good reason.
Maths is easy peasy compared to chemistry though (in my opinion). Chemistry is mental. Complicated and fast.
My mate took further maths, he's generally regarded as a nutter for doing so. :p ;) TBH I'm finding Chemistry much easier than maths. Maybe it's because we've got blinding teachers who'll break up an hour of nasty stuff to talk about candlemaking (seriously), or because there's nothing like a practical to calm one down. I just find it much easier to digest.
Cambridge undergrad maths. Now that's hard.
*bows*

[UFP]Ghost
18 Jan 2007, 04:38
i am the hardest math and the 3 sciences and same in grade 12 just then i take 2 maths but gr12 English somewhere during the summer because i don't think i can handle such a hard curriculum with English added on.
computer media sin't so important to me so i'd probably drop that. i can only take 1 spare but I REALLY want to take media it's very interesting and fun for me plus i love the teacher. my sisters took it and said it was like the best class. It'a alot of fun and i already took teh manditories and the history we learn exept for jewish history is boring. it's not fun civilizations i want to know about.

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