Speaking as someone that has been there done that, DON’T DO IT! I started college shortly after I turned 16 at a small private college 8+hours and a time zone change from home. I only lasted one year and it was the most miserably, lonely year of my life. No one wanted to hang out with a “little kid” my roommate asked for a change because she didn’t want to be an “unpaid babysitter.” I had difficulty completing some of the service requirements for my classes because many agencies required volunteers to be 18. Figure out how to enhance your high school experience and just stick it out, you’ll be a better candidate for med school in the long run.
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