My International Journey to Optometry
I was born and raised in a country called Zambia. Growing up in Southern Africa gave me an amazing childhood, where many of my passions developed.
Learning to Ask for Help
Though independence is vital, having the wisdom to know when help is needed and to accept it is just as valuable. Learning to ask for help has allowed me to grow into a more confident and open person.
My Interview Experience at SCCO
I still remember how nervous I was when I went to my in-person interview for SCCO. However, I have no regrets making the decision to experience the interview in person.
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.
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?
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