University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry is a school with a bit of an identity crisis. Located in the heart of St. Louis, it has all of the advantages (and drawbacks!) associated with big city living. There are many kinds of museums to visit, plays to see, interesting restaurants to try, and nightlife venues …
When it comes to attending optometry school, each student has their own unique journey that brings them to their university. Some students may decide upon a career in optometry very early on, perhaps in high school or in their first semesters of undergraduate school. If you are confident that your passion is in eye care, …
Hi everyone! I’m Dena Colantino, and I’m a fourth-year student at UMSL School of Optometry. Let me start by saying that I am in no way an expert in the admissions process of optometry school. I can only speak to my own experiences and information I’ve gathered from friends, classmates, and members of the optometric …
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Alaska, the Last Frontier: a Leader in Scope of Practice For curious future optometrists, Alaska offers a wide variety of patient populations including transplants, local Alaskan families, indigenous populations, as well as military service members. UMSL College of Optometry graduate Dr. Amber Mayberry took the time to hold an interview about why she chose to …
We all know this harsh truth about optometry school: life happens. If you haven’t experienced it yet, trust me, you will. Just because you got accepted into your school of choice, doesn’t mean the world stops turning around you. In fact, it seems that when you walk through the doors on the first day …
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Sydni Davis, an incoming first year at UMSL College of Optometry, shares her insight on the dreaded optometry school application essay! She’s got some great gems in here that anyone applying to optometry school should take to heart to nail the essay and get that coveted interview! – Peter Jacques, Editor-in-chief THE DO’S Be specific. You are allowed …
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The American Optometric Association releases their Eyes on the Future newsletter every month. They recently interviewed our outgoing Executive Director, ICO 4th year Ben Emer, and 1st year UMSL student Peter Jacques, who is taking over the reigns of OptometryStudents.com. The interviews have some great advice for students, so take a look at the links below! Ben Emer Interview (pictured …
OptometryStudents.com and the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) have been working together to give you an inside look at optometry schools and student life. Our School in Focus articles give insight to pre-optometry students and optometry students, and shine a light on the fine institutions that prepare us for success as optometrists. Are you a …
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This article is part three in a continuing series that looks closely behind the scenes of optometry student organizations through the eyes of passionate student leaders. Jenna Osseck, a third year at University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry and President of the local student chapter of the Missouri Optometric Association shares her experiences being …
This article is part two in a continuing series looking closely behind the scenes of optometry student organizations through the eyes of passionate and dedicated student leaders. Kristen Kramlich, a second year student at University of Missouri-St. Louis and incoming President of Student Volunteer Services to Humanity (known as SVOSH or VOSH) shares some of …
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