The Illinois College of Optometry Student Blog

Being from out of state, moving into the city of Chicago for the first time ever was a little daunting- especially when it came to choosing somewhere to live. If you’re not from the Chicago area, you probably don’t have much insight on the “best” and safest places. If you live in the heart of the city, you might be a little too far from the school. If you travel in the wrong direction from the school, you may end up somewhere you don’t want to be. With a little less than a ye

When you’re accepted to ICO, the question of whether or not to live in the Residential Complex–the RC–comes up. There are numerous benefits to living in the RC, and there are many reasons why one would choose not to. At this point, I myself am very glad that I opted to live there! Living in the RC is a very unique experience and I would encourage all new students to partake in this experience to enjoy the benefits of living right across the street from school. I think it’s an