Neil Smith

Born and raised in Ireland, Neil moved to South Korea for 11 years where he worked as a musician, music teacher, and Korean-speaking reality TV star. After convincing a Korean girl to marry him, he then somehow convinced her to move to Bulgaria with him where he is now a 39 year-old, 3rd year medical student.

From Admission To Adaptation: Settling Into Medical Student Life In Bulgaria

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If you’re reading this post, you’re either gearing up for your first semester of medicine in Eastern Europe, or you’re exploring options to escape the challenging process of securing a place in medicine in your home country. Good for you! I commend you for expanding your horizons to pursue your dreams. Studying medicine in Bulgaria …

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Is Studying medicine in Bulgaria a good career path for Irish Medical Students?

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Having finished my first year studying medicine at Varna Medical University in Bulgaria, I’ve experienced what feels like years of events packed into one. It has been a big challenge but I can definitely say I have no regrets whatsoever about coming here. I’ve yet to meet any colleagues who express regret, although I’m sure …

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