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Start Date
13-2-2016 9:55 AM
End Date
13-2-2016 10:15 AM
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The path to optometry, although at times challenging, is extremely rewarding. I personally had my eyes set on becoming an optometrist since I was 16 years old, when I attended a Dual Enrollment program called College Academy at Broward College. I had graduated high school with an Associate of Arts degree, and therefore by the time I attended Farquhar, I knew what my long-term goals were. I was lucky enough to be accepted into the Dual Admission program for optometry, in which I had a guaranteed seat in NSU’s optometry school once I completed my three years at Farquhar. It is a disciplined program that helps guide you to fulfilling all of the requirements needed to enter into any optometry school. I had two years of college under my belt, and had learned that schools like students to be well-rounded,
either with other majors/minors, or extracurricular activities. Due to this, I received my Bachelors in Biology as well as minors in Psychology and Literature. By 2010 I was accepted into NSU’s Optometry school. The first semester was very tough, although the material first year is pretty much repeating the general science classes I had taken during undergraduate year. However, Farquhar is a sprint and Optometry school is a marathon. This is when I realized that I needed to change the ways that I studied in order to do better, and by the time second semester rolled around I had changed a lot of things about myself. My main tips on transitioning from undergraduate programs to graduate programs are:
1) Change your studying skills if you need to
2) Make lots of friends
3) Balance your life
4) Say yes to as many opportunities as you can
Once I graduated in 2014 I felt like I could accomplish anything. I love what I do, and I have no regrets about choosing the path that I did. I am working at the Community Health Center now, treating an underserved population of patients who come in from all different walks of life. I feel like I am making a difference, and that is what I’ve always wanted to accomplish.
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The Path to Optometry
The path to optometry, although at times challenging, is extremely rewarding. I personally had my eyes set on becoming an optometrist since I was 16 years old, when I attended a Dual Enrollment program called College Academy at Broward College. I had graduated high school with an Associate of Arts degree, and therefore by the time I attended Farquhar, I knew what my long-term goals were. I was lucky enough to be accepted into the Dual Admission program for optometry, in which I had a guaranteed seat in NSU’s optometry school once I completed my three years at Farquhar. It is a disciplined program that helps guide you to fulfilling all of the requirements needed to enter into any optometry school. I had two years of college under my belt, and had learned that schools like students to be well-rounded,
either with other majors/minors, or extracurricular activities. Due to this, I received my Bachelors in Biology as well as minors in Psychology and Literature. By 2010 I was accepted into NSU’s Optometry school. The first semester was very tough, although the material first year is pretty much repeating the general science classes I had taken during undergraduate year. However, Farquhar is a sprint and Optometry school is a marathon. This is when I realized that I needed to change the ways that I studied in order to do better, and by the time second semester rolled around I had changed a lot of things about myself. My main tips on transitioning from undergraduate programs to graduate programs are:
1) Change your studying skills if you need to
2) Make lots of friends
3) Balance your life
4) Say yes to as many opportunities as you can
Once I graduated in 2014 I felt like I could accomplish anything. I love what I do, and I have no regrets about choosing the path that I did. I am working at the Community Health Center now, treating an underserved population of patients who come in from all different walks of life. I feel like I am making a difference, and that is what I’ve always wanted to accomplish.