The Illinois College of Optometry Student Blog

Is this actually happening? With a blink of an eye, grad week is upon us. I will be honest with you. We’ve hoped for its quick delivery, crossed days off our calendars, and have learned all too well what we can accomplish in 12-week periods. Now that grad week is here, though, I am sorry that it is. Commencement means leaving friends who have inspired me and faculty mentors that have become friends. It would be a gross oversight to not reflect on these last four years during