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.”
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.
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