Radiology Student Testimonials

WHAT YOUR LIFE WILL BE LIKE:

• "As a radiology student your life will be very hectic! You should enjoy reading, because that’s how you will spend a lot of your time. It’s a lot of hard work and can be confusing in the beginning, but I it also very rewarding."

• "As a radiology student, I quickly realized it involved much more than simply pushing a button. Your life will suddenly be very fast paced, extremely busy, and sometimes stressful. At first it seems totally overwhelming, but after the first semester, things begin to slowly fall into place."

• "You will be extremely busy, but you will become stronger and find out how much you are really capable of."

• "It has been great, so far. X-ray is everything I thought it would be and more . . . "

• "...busy, fast paced. .... most of all, you will have a blast learning radiology, helping patients, and making life long friends."

• "...be ready for a fun and exciting career, but be prepared for sacrifices and dedication."

• "...is very interesting and challenging, but don’t make mistake it as a "clean," indirect part of the medical field."

• "...I have never experienced being so wrapped up in anything in my life. It seems that my whole life is committed to this. Radiology is very rewarding . . . will make something out of my life even if it takes the breath out of me."

• "...soon realize that your study habits from before are not enough. You soon learn how to study and manage your time efficiently."

• "don’t apply for the program thinking it requires less, or is less challenging, than the nursing department. It is not! You will be required to learn and practice the highest level of health care as any other professional."

• "Very difficult with family and job, but can be done. You will give enemas and wipe butts."

• "Tyler Junior College has a great Rad Tech program. It is two years of very hard work including extensive hours of studying and long clinical hours in the hospital. I would recommend the TJC program over any other program I’ve investigated--much more hands on experience. You must be dedicated, program must be a priority -it IS NOT a free ride."

• "I thought this program would be a fast, easy way to have a career just two years. Boy, was I surprised! . I just keep looking to graduation day because I know my career choice will be very rewarding."

• ".....is not easy. At first it is intimidating, frustrating and scary and, at the same time, it is very interesting and fun. It gets easier each semester, especially if you keep studying."

• "Much physical work involved; transporting a big patient with an IV pole from/to floor, and transporting and handling heavy x-ray machine, etc."

• "As a first year student, Radiology is overwhelming, but the work is so rewarding. It makes me feel that I have done something for myself outside my family life. If you enjoy working with people and patients at a hospital or clinic, this is the field for you."

• "Radiology can be a rewarding career, but don’t think it will be easy. Radiology is not for the flaky types."

• "At first the information is overwhelming, but just hang in there and you will do just fine. Everything will start to fall in place."

• "You must be very dedicated to the program because it is like a seven days a week job. The program is great and lots of fun."