SPECIAL CUT Perspectives: Life As a PA Student

What is PA school really like?

In this SPECIAL CUT of LIVE From South College, host Kathleen Stockham sits down with South College Physician Assistant student Samantha Strauss for an inside look at life as a PA student — from the intensity of the classroom to earning her white coat and preparing for clinical rotations.

Samantha shares why she chose the PA path, what drew her to South College, and what surprised her most about the experience. She also talks candidly about the pace and rigor of PA school, finding balance outside the classroom, building strong relationships with classmates, and gaining meaningful experience through community service.

You'll also hear Samantha's perspective on the PA school interview process, the importance of staying confident when applying, and why prospective students shouldn't get caught up comparing their journey to someone else's.

In this Special Cut:

• Why Samantha chose the PA profession
• What the PA school interview experience was really like
• Balancing the demands of PA school with life outside the classroom
• The friendships and support system that develop within a PA cohort
• Hands-on learning and community service opportunities
• Making the transition from didactic learning to clinical rotations
• Samantha's advice for future PA applicants: take the chance and apply

If you're considering becoming a Physician Assistant — or wondering what life inside PA school actually looks like — this Special Cut offers a firsthand perspective from someone living it.

There is a pathway for you at South College.

Learn more about Physician Assistant programs at South College and explore additional PA resources, application guidance, student perspectives, and more through the South College PA Content Hub.

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