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A Studying medicine abroad is one of the most exciting parts of a student's life. It is a unique experience that offers the perfect opportunity to travel, make new friends, learn a new language and, of course, receive an excellent medical education. Especially those interested in medicine take the chance to study medicine abroad. The admission requirements for the Medical studies in AustriaThe situation in Germany and Switzerland is becoming increasingly difficult and places are becoming more limited. We asked medical student Felix how he is coping with his medical studies in Riga and how futuredoctor has been able to support him best so far.
Can you tell me a bit about yourself or briefly introduce yourself?
I'm Felix, 23 years old, I come from near Stuttgart and have been studying medicine in Riga since this September. Before that, I did a three-year training programme to become an OTA (surgical assistant) and then worked there for a year. Before my training, I did a six-month FSJ (Voluntary Social Year) in the emergency outpatient department at the hospital in Schorndorf and before that I graduated from high school in 2016.
When did you decide to study medicine abroad/Riga and why?
I was never a 1.0 candidate at school, so my options were somewhat limited. Studying abroad has therefore always been an option. I applied to Comenius University in Bratislava via futuredoctor. The agency then offered me the opportunity to apply to other universities in the same year. I really liked the pictures of the university in Riga and ultimately decided to move there without any premonition or prior knowledge.
Do you regret the move to Riga?
I definitely don't regret moving to Riga. I like the city and the university, which is super new and looks really good. In Riga, the 60 international students are divided into groups again and so classes are formed with about 10-15 people. This makes it much easier for people like me, who are quite school-orientated and don't study in large lecture halls with several hundred people.
How do you organise your free time in Riga?
Because the university places a lot of emphasis on us sticking to the material and therefore writing 1-2 tests a week, we don't have too much free time. But in the free time we do have, we usually go out or go partying or out to eat at the weekend. We haven't looked into leisure activities like playing tennis yet, but that will certainly come in the summer, when we'll take up one or other of the sports we're interested in.
Why did you choose futuredoctor?
I came across futuredoctor because a friend of mine was referred to futuredoctor. and she recommended the agency to me. I also contacted other agencies and made enquiries, but futuredoctor. convinced me with the overall package, the price-performance ratio and the discussions with the study advisors.
In which situation did you feel particularly supported by futuredoctor?
I originally received a rejection letter for the university in Riga, but the student advisors were very keen to find out the reason for my rejection and solve it. With their support, I got a place after all and I am incredibly grateful to them for that.
What has been the biggest challenge for you so far in terms of studying medicine abroad?
I was never a great linguist, so I initially had a lot of respect for studying in English. However, it worked out quite well and there was no major challenge in this respect.
Would you recommend futuredoctor and why?
I would definitely recommend futuredoctor! Their services range from mediation to support and all this at a great price/performance ratio. I feel very well looked after and free from stress.
Are you interested in studying medicine in Latvia?
You can start your medical studies in Latvia with futuredoctor at the following universities:
Riga Stradins University and University of Latvia.
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