Top 3 Highlights from My 1st Year at SCCO
Top 3 Highlights from my 1st Year at SCCO: Western Regional Conference, AOA on Capitol Hill, and Getting Food with My Friends
What Surprised Me (in a Good Way) About My 1st Year of Optometry School
As I am writing this, I am in my first (and last) summer break of optometry school. I can’t tell you how ecstatic I feel about accomplishing my first year of school already. It sped by so quickly, and I’m so happy to share some of the things that surprised me about my first year of optometry school at SCCO.
An Unforgettable First Year
Embarking on my journey at SCCO, I anticipated a year filled with challenges and triumphs, but nothing could prepare me for the whirlwind of emotions and experiences that awaited.
What Surprised Me (in a Good Way) About My 1st Year of Optometry School
It is hard to know what to expect from optometry school. We all have questions and try to compare it to past experiences. However, I have come to the realization that optometry school feels like a restart in the best way possible.
Time Management Tips & Tricks
Knowing that I wanted to graduate early, I learned very quickly how to make the most of my time. Whether you are just starting your first year in undergrad or getting ready to submit your application, here are my tips and tricks for balancing everything on your plate.
My Pediatrician Told Me “No” | A Lesson in Work-Life Balance
When I was in high school, I came in for my annual physical and told her that I was interested in being a pediatrician just like her. And, as you can guess from the title, she told me no!
From Shy Kid to Patient Care Enthusiast: How I Knew Optometry Was Perfect for Me
Having a job in which I would be interacting with new people daily sounded like something I would never sign up for. How did I get here, and how did I know that optometry was the right career path for me?
From MD to OD
Throughout high school and college, I worked tirelessly toward medical school. It wasn’t until I took a gap year and worked at an ophthalmology practice, I began to rethink my goals and future career.
Toxic Productivity Culture
Toxic productivity culture is a phenomenon that occurs when you push your body and mind to unhealthy extremes in the name of productivity, often at the expense of your physical and mental health. Many students feed into this mindset, even competing to see who has sacrificed more.
Using Your Gap Year(s) to Experience Life & Enhance Your Application
While at the time I felt I was “even more behind” in my journey to becoming an Optometrist, I soon realized as long as I continued working on my application (in all aspects, not purely optometry-related), then I wasn’t behind, and I wasn’t wasting time.
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