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Starting GEM right after graduation?

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  • 04-05-2010 5:40am
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    mcdermla
    Registered Users Posts: 120 ✭✭


    I'm interested in doing GEM, but I won't have my degree until I'm 25 and don't want to leave it too late to start GEM (assuming I get it/still wanna do it). I'm doing nursing and my internship (last year of my degree) will finish late September '12, will I be able to start the GEM course a couple of weeks late? Is it advisable to? I know it's ages away I just want to know what options I'll have once I'm finished my degree.


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    MicraBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 916 ✭✭✭MicraBoy


    AFAIR at the UL open evening they were emphasising not starting late (they discussed it in the context of late offers I think). It can be pretty hectic in the first semester and you need to hit the ground running.

    I also feel that starting straight into a highly taxing course like GradMed without some sort of a break might not be a great idea. I was burnt out when I finished my degree and don't think I would have been up for it.

    And as for the age thing I don't think starting a 26 is that big a deal, its prob more likely the average age. I'll be 32 when (if) I start in September.


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    mcdermla
    Registered Users Posts: 120 ✭✭mcdermla


    Good point, I don't know what the rush is to be honest! It would be interesting to see how people manage going from finishing a degree to going straight into GEM though.


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