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ICO’s student blog offers real perspectives from all four years of optometry school. Our talented writers tackle everything from Chicago’s CTA and coffee shops to honest reflections on patient care. These voices provide a true view of ICO that can’t be found anywhere else. Read through some of the most recent posts below, and picture yourself at ICO!
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Who Got You Interested in Optometry?
June 2017If you are reading this post, you are probably already interested in optometry. The question I now propose is, “Who really got you excited about this… -
Sp(eye) for a Night at SafeHouse
June 2017My grandma grew up in the Chicago area and was ecstatic when she found out that I was going to school in the city. She gushed… -
Optometry Graduation 2017: Looking Back, Looking Forward
May 2017It was nearly four years ago that I first joined ICO as a student and as a blogger. It’s a bittersweet experience for me to sit here… -
Commencement 2017 Scheduled Arrival Time: Now!
May 2017Is 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… -
13 Reasons Why (You Should Stop Forgetting Mental Health)
May 2017Final exams have begun here at ICO. It is the last push for first and third years, who are either heading out for the summer or…