The Illinois College of Optometry Student Blog

It is officially my favorite season: Fall! Growing up in New England, I have always loved the crisp air, comfy sweaters, and apple picking that come along with Autumn. Here in Chicago, however, things are done a little differently. Here are some of the must-sees this season in the Windy City: 1.Oktoberfest Get your hands on your finest lederhosen, polish up your biggest stein, and dive in to a smorgasbord of schnitzel, sausage, & sauerkraut. St. Alphonsus is probably the most

Very few things captivate my nerdy heart the same way that school supply shopping does. There is just something about being amongst aisle upon colorful aisle full of brand new binders, folders, and pens that makes me itch to get back into the classroom- if only just to use my new toys. Seeing notebooks without bent edges is much like having a clean slate to work on… and that is exactly what I imagine beginning school at ICO will be like. I won’t bore you with the long list of