The Illinois College of Optometry Student Blog

SPOIL YOURSELF TODAY … On a Student Budget Being in grad school can take its toll on your body and mind. You need to make sure you are finding time to take care of yourself! Here are my FAVORITE cost-efficient pampering techniques to help you relax and unwind after a stressful week of classes, tests, and homework: 1. Face mask – Face masks have been a ritual for me for many years. They not only make my skin super soft, but they are also a nice way to relax right before bed. T

Coming into optometry school, I was told that it was hard to keep up with everything on top of all of the studying we were going to do. I was told that you have to pick two out of these three things on a daily basis: making food, working out, and studying.  In that case, working out obviously seems to be the one to forget about, right? However, studying 24/7 really can’t be all that good for our well being. As a collegiate athlete in undergrad, I was so nervous when everyone

Although I am only about 1 month into my optometry career, it has become pretty clear that obtaining my goal of becoming an eye doctor will be a lot of hard work! Take this week for example: we have 3 exams, a lab practical, and two quizzes. Although there is a lot to do, it isn’t too bad because I am still doing what I love. The thing is, even though I enjoy what I am doing, it can still be hard not to get stressed out and overwhelmed. Have no fear though- I have some fun ti