A Rural Student's Journey into A Top Australian Medical School - Aksharan Shobanan | Medical Student Interviews #3

How do I develop effective habits and avoid burnout in Year 12? How do I handle the pressures of leadership, extracurriculars, and study? How do I transition smoothly from high school to university?These questions are familiar to anyone navigating the high-pressure world of VCE and preparing for a career in medicine. In this episode, we’re joined by Aksharan, a first-year Monash medical student and former school captain, to reflect on his experience managing the demands of high school and beginning his university journey. Growing up in Bendigo and studying at Girton Grammar, Aksharan shares his journey as a school captain, detailing the challenges of managing a leadership position and a rigorous VCE workload.He highlights the importance of a strong support system, maintaining consistency, and staying resilient to achieve his goals. His story offers a perspective on embracing common challenges of high school, and thriving through them!Aksharan details his journey to a 3020 UCAT and a 99.15 ATAR, sharing insights on —balancing extracurricular activities, leadership roles, and academics;the connection between well-being and academic success;navigating subject selection;his motivation for pursuing medicine; andpreparing for and excelling in the UCAT.Aksharan’s journey highlights how resilience, self-awareness, and a strong support network can help you succeed under pressure and find balance. If you’re aiming to balance your commitments, looking for study advice, or curious about transitioning to university life, this episode is packed with insights just for you!Interested in joining Contour, or just want to see what we’re all about? You can sign up for a free, no-strings-attached trial of our VCE or UCAT programs and see for yourself what makes Contour stand out!Sign up at http://www.contoureducation.com.au/enrolment⊳ LISTEN HERE ⊲ YoutubeSpotifyApple Podcasts⊳ GET IN TOUCH ⊲ WebsiteInstagramFacebook⊳ SPECIAL THANKS TO ⊲ Host: James Blanch Special Guest: Aksharan ShobananEditor: Wazif Deen AV Technician: Will Alexander Music by Projectify SpotifyYoutube