Hi Everyone,
I am so hesitant to post anything on here, but have been keeping up to date with everything through all your awesome posts so I guess it's only fair to share a bit too.
I applied for the alternative entry option this year and interviewed via Zoom like everyone else a few weeks ago. I oscillate between trawling through Facebook and real estate sites for Dunedin accommodation to being convinced I will never make it in.
I can't believe how nervous I was in the interview - I couldn't even introduce myself properly. When my whole computer froze around 15 minutes in (but somehow it looked as though my camera was still on!) I had to calmly re-start and then log back into the room. Somehow that helped a lot and I was a completely different person ie much calmer when I got back in and finished off all the scenario-based questions (although I am still kicking myself in some of my answers).
Anyway I guess I am posting because I can't stop thinking about the outcome - it's such a long wait between interview and offers isn't it? It would mean a massive deal in my household as we live in Australia (I am a dual citizen) so yeah - massive move, I am not in any way from a sciences background so would have to do HSFY and I will probably be the oldest med student in the cohort.
Anyway just thought I would introduce myself and try to claw up the MSO ranks from 'lurker'