The Illinois College of Optometry Student Blog

So, I’ve made it to third year. Amen. Two years to go before I finally get to walk across the stage in a oh-so-stylish doctoral cap. Now...

If you’re a graduate student like me, you might be a little, well… broke. I mean, student loans are an option, but I’d rather not think...

When I first arrived at ICO, my goals were simple: do the best I can in optometry school and provide the best possible patient care. Soon...

There is a lot going on in the world… a lot. It is easy, especially when we are busy, to slip into our bubble and become unaware of what...

“What did you study and how did you prepare to apply?” Across the roundtable from me sat a second year college student–wide-eyed, curious...