I graduated from pharmacy school a year ago and have been a licensed pharmacist for almost 10 months now. I wish I could say all those hours spent studying in pharmacy school and all the debt I incurred was worth it now that I am a practicing pharmacist. But then this post wouldn’t be called Why I Regret Becoming a Pharmacist. Although the thought had been running through my mind and I’ve said it a few times to some friends,…
Pharmacy school can be grueling. You are not only going to but are expected to spend 30-40 hours outside of classroom time studying on your own. If you consider going to class already a full time endeavor, consider going to pharmacy school as holding two full time jobs. I graduated cum laude from pharmacy school and was able to stay on Dean’s List throughout my entire time there. If there is one thing I can tell you about studying in…
It’s been almost a year since I’ve graduated pharmacy school and I’m currently writing this in the library of my alma-mater which makes me feel especially nostalgic. Knowing what I know now, these are the 7 things I wish I knew before going to pharmacy school. 1. Work at a retail pharmacy By far, the most regrettable decision I made in undergrad was to not have worked in a retail pharmacy as a technician before entering pharmacy school. I…