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.

How Difficult Is Studying Medicine in Bulgaria? Here’s The Truth

When I was applying to study medicine in Bulgaria, I did what you’re probably doing right now—spending hours Googling articles, scrolling through random agency websites, and reading all those negative Reddit posts. With so much conflicting information out there, it’s hard to know what to believe. Now that I’m in my 4th year at Medical …

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

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?

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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