STRUDENT

Strudent (noun): A curious hybrid of “strident” and “student,” denoting a medical student who exhibits a combination of intellectual fervour, unshakable self-assurance, and, at times, a certain proclivity for ostentatiousness. The strudent, often hailing from an upper-echelon background (or at least projecting such airs), navigates academic halls with the determination of one destined to cure humanity’s ills—or at least command its admiration. With an unyielding belief in their burgeoning expertise, they are as quick to correct as they are to champion their own brilliance. Though their demeanour may verge on the abrasive, their intent is rarely malevolent; it is simply the side effect of carrying the world’s health on their impeccably broad shoulders (or so they imagine). A student’s existence is a blend of caffeine-fueled cramming, lofty ambitions, and the occasional display of privilege cloaked in medical jargon—sprinkled, of course, with a hint of endearing charm that almost makes their audacity forgivable.