…many schools may share similar statistics, making it hard to differentiate between the schools and find things that really stand out and resonate with you. While there were several unique factors that led me to choose SCCO, one of my absolute favorites was the emphasis on interprofessional education (IPE).
It’s hard not to lose yourself in a new environment. You may feel pressured to be the best academically or socially, or it’s just that feeling of wanting to make the most out of your experience. This can leave you overwhelmed and make the journey stressful instead of memorable!
When I first started thinking about where to begin my optometry school application, I was stuck. I wondered, “What makes me a competitive applicant? What makes me someone who is not only well-rounded but also well-prepared to handle the rigors of optometry school?”
The application process for optometry school can be a very scary and stressful time in a student’s life. You take time to look back at everything you’ve done this far, and the age-old question arises: am I good enough for optometry school?
…a failing grade is not the end of the world. Despite being told this over and over, it’s easy to spiral into a feeling of dread or feel not good enough, and I’m here to reassure you that it will be alright.
In a perfect world, the path to optometry school would be smooth sailing. It would be easy peasy with no hiccups along the way. The reality is: the journey can be difficult and nonlinear for many of us, me included.
As a first-generation student, the thought of attending optometry school felt like a dream that was far out of reach.
…looking back, I can clearly see how saying “yes!” to opportunities (even when they were daunting) is what brought me here: absolutely thrilled to be starting optometry school.
From the festive decorations to the welcoming faculty members at check-in, my interview day felt more like a celebration rather than a test to see if I qualified for a spot in their incoming class.
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.
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