The Illinois College of Optometry Student Blog

“Life is a journey, not a destination.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Moving to optometry school can be intimidating. Planning for a destination that is hours from home, across state lines, or even in a different country can cause additional stress for an already-concerned first-year student. The most critical question I asked myself as I prepared for my big move was, “How do I make sure I am being both time and cost efficient?” Being on a student budget, most of us do not have hundr