#firstyear

Lacey Kratzenberg

Apr 16, 20192 min read

ICO SPOTLIGHT: Get to Know SJ Lee!

“And now, here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to...

Lauren Aguilar

Mar 5, 20192 min read

“Mind the Gap”

When I began my applications to optometry school, I had concerns about the gap years I took between my undergraduate education and what...

Lacey Kratzenberg

Feb 26, 20192 min read

ICO SPOTLIGHT: “Work Hard, Stay Humble”

I love being an ICO blogger for many reasons. One of the biggest privileges has been the unexpected recognition and ice breaking ability...

LFaits

Nov 7, 20183 min read

Diving into Doctorate Level Coursework at ICO

“The secret to getting ahead is getting started.” As I began optometry school, one of the biggest stress-inducing factors was the unknown...

LFaits

Jul 2, 20182 min read

What made you want to go to optometry school?

Every applicant is asked this question at some point on their optometric journey: “What made you want to go to optometry school?” After a...