Snap out of the Doubt. You’re a Standout!
“…highlight your beauty and passion in your interviews, and do not feel discouraged. Who wouldn’t want to enroll a genuine soul like you?”
How Serving Others Can Bring Purpose & Joy Back to Your Journey
Is the pressure of choosing a career scaring you half to death? Did your feeling of purpose get lost somewhere in the stress of school? Are you crying in the library reading this? If so, this article is for you…
More Than A Legacy
Try to envision whether this can be a lifetime career for yourself, and be honest with yourself about who you are doing this for. Your “why” is what will motivate you through your challenging courses throughout optometry school.
How to be the G.O.A.T for the OAT
You’ve decided to take the OAT! Congratulations! You’ve taken one of the first steps toward becoming an optometrist.
Take a look at what Fall Quarter was like for the Class of 2026! 👁
Our first midterms, proficiencies, and final exams were balanced out by the great friends we made and the excitement to have learned so much in such a short time! Video credit: @nars.opt
Finding Joy in the Process of Being a Competitive Applicant
I went through many moments where I felt like I should drop one involvement or another because it felt like too much, but I found a family and joy in each place I served.
Why Opting Out Of A Gap Year Was The Right Choice For Me
Entering optometry school right after completing an undergraduate education is not impossible and is not as uncommon as you may think!
The Generosity of Student Ambassadors, by Caleb Liu
I got to express my concerns and ask my burning questions plainly, and every time, I was met with kindness, support, and of course, answers.
If I Can Do It, You Can Too, by SCCO Student Ambassador, Taylor Young
If you feel like you aren’t good enough for your dreams, quiet the voice inside and start to break those self-limiting beliefs.
Working Together, Making It Happen
SCCO Faculty Pull Together to Problem-Solve Amid Supply Chain Issues “Really? We’re still working through the COVID curveballs?” This was my first thought on equipment distribution day when we learned that our retinoscopes weren’t here due to supply chain issues. This might not be an issue at most […]
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