The Illinois College of Optometry Student Blog

At ICO, we have the summer after our first year off. This is definitively a great way to unwind after a busy year. One of my favorite things to do over the summer is read. It’s a great feeling to finally read something other than notes! Here is a list of some of my favorites summer books that I hope you will enjoy as well! Game of Thrones This series, originally called A Song of Ice and Fire, has blown up after it was transformed into one of the most popular television shows

After six finals, hours of studying, countless cups of coffee, early mornings, and sleepless nights, we finally got our quarter break. I enjoy staying in Chicago over the break, although many of my classmates go home. I find it relaxing to be in the RC and to have the chance to get out into the city without having to balance the demands of school. Over this quarter break, I had the chance to check out Emporium Arcade Bar in Wicker Park with a group of friends. This bar is kno