Tips for Building a Successful Pre-Optometry Organization
There is no greater satisfaction than to encourage collaboration and networking among students who will likely become future classmates and colleagues.
Mari Rodriguez, MBKU Admissions
How I Became a Certified Risk-Taker
“…don’t be afraid! Fear often holds us back from doing our best.”
How Shadowing Motivated Me to Apply to Optometry School
…the more I started to learn about the field of optometry, the more motivated I became to make optometry as a career a reality.
Finding Your Desired Program Through Shadowing and Working With Alumni
As I began to think about what optometry programs I wanted to apply for, Dr. Tong and other SCCO alumni provided me with their pitch for SCCO; however, through my interactions shadowing and working with each doctor, I already had a detailed preview of what SCCO was going to provide me.
Enjoy the Journey!
My fascination with the field led to working in an optometrist’s office, virtual shadowing optometrists, volunteer vision screening, and self-reflection. While I reflected, I envisioned myself as a doctor seeing patients daily.
Be a Trailblazer! Start That Club!
I knew I wanted to pursue optometry from a very young age…so when I started college and saw that there was no club for students interested in optometry, I knew I had to do something.
Why I Chose SCCO: An Out-of-Stater’s Perspective
Going to college out of state was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. During my senior year of college, I had to make another challenging decision; where do I want to attend optometry school?
My Personal and Professional Gap Year
I wanted to recharge and spend time with my friends and family before dedicating four years to my career goal.
Being a Leader Outside of Academics
The meaningful skills that I’ve gained throughout my experiences are some that I would have never obtained by just focusing solely on academics.
Filling the Gap- How I Made the Most out of My Gap Year
Though I was scared at first, taking a gap year has been one of the best decisions I’ve made, and I am here to tell you how I made the most out of my gap year!
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