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?
How to Increase Your Chances of Getting into Your Dream School
SCCO is your dream school. You can’t wait to join over 7,000 optometrists who have earned degrees from the oldest optometry school in California. You’re so excited, you’re so nervous… you’re so scared your dream won’t come true… then what…what if you never get admitted…STOP. Pause. Breathe. We’re […]
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!
The Start of Something New – Choosing SCCO Coming from a Local
Marshall B. Ketchum University. “It’s a professional school.” “There are future doctors studying there.” To my young, immature high school self, that was a future that sounded unattainable, improbable, and far-fetched.
Taking A 1200-Mile Leap of Faith!
Oklahoma will always be home for me, but California is quickly winning my heart in other ways
Out-of-State 101
I never imagined myself feeling at home outside of the Great Lakes State – but I could not have been more wrong.
Finding My Confidence, Sealing My Success
“The most important lesson is to remember that growth is nonlinear, and with each mistake
comes an opportunity to reconcile your faults and come back with a stronger foundation.”
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