10/09/2025
I’m sure we have all heard the scary stories about how challenging PA school can be, but we’re here to say there is a lot of happy moments during all of it!
Here are some common misconceptions our fellow PA-S1s noted:
“The Professors are scary!”- our classmates are here to tell you that our professors are extremely approachable and always reminding us that they want us to lean on them for support.
“You have no social life”- not so true! We are able to make time both as a class to have fun/decompress, and as individuals finding time to see family, workout, have fun outside of the classroom.
For example, our class loves our pickle ball nights at the Carilion Wellness Center!
“You won’t make friends” remember: everyone is looking for friends here, too, and you will bond throughout this unique experience!
“It’s a competition” we have learned that once you’re in school, you truly take on a “we’re all in this together” mentality. We share everything- notes, study guides, Quizlet's- and are always cheering on one another’s success.
Last one: the infamous Imposter Syndrome. Something we often remind ourselves is that we are all here for a reason!
