The Illinois College of Optometry Student Blog

The last few weeks at ICO are bittersweet. At some (or all) times, it’s a mix of feelings: exciting, overwhelming, sad. The Class of 2018 is almost done. We have finished our classes, clinical care, and just need to walk across the stage to get our diplomas. To say the class of 2018 is excited would be an understatement. We are ready to go off into the real world or residency. We are excited to start making money. Some of us are even excited to take a month off and travel. Ka

On a Saturday morning, many like to sleep in, some hit the gym, and others like to catch up on their to-do lists.  I decided to leave the house, grab a cup of coffee, and study the morning away.  Normally I would stay at home on a Saturday morning, even to study.  But now that our son is 2 months, I had a feeling that I wouldn’t get much done.  I am so grateful for my supportive husband who willingly stays home with the kiddos on days like this.  With my Starbucks gift card i

Kids are commonly asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I remembered my classmates saying firefighter, policeman, teacher, doctor, etc. I don’t remember much from my childhood, but I do remember that I had no idea what I wanted to be. I felt this way for years. My junior year in college, my brothers, sisters, mom and dad were still posing that question. Sure, I was a foot taller and has stubble on my chin, but my answer was still the same–I didn’t know. Fortunatel

Memorial Day. A day devoted to remembering those who have fallen fighting for our freedom, safety, and certainty. In this country, freedom is taken for granted; bondage is not easily defined by experience. In this country, safety is cherished and held dear; danger is feared and avoided. In this country, certainty is attainable; uncertainty is defeated. We have these privileges because of people who gave up theirs. These people know the true meaning of selflessness, friendship