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June 2017 Student in Focus: 10 Questions with AOSA Treasurer, Jon Beeson

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  Originally from Tanto Basin, a small town in Arizona, Jon Beeson is a fourth-year student at the Inter American University of Optometry, an avid sports fan, and the newly elected Treasurer for the American Optometric Student Association 2017-2018 board. While each optometry school appoints a trustee, the Board is composed of elected students who commit […]

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April 2017 Student In Focus: AOSA President Andy Mackner

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“True leaders don’t create followers, they create more leaders” – Tom Peters. This quote perfectly describes our April Student in Focus, Andy Mackner. As the newly elected AOSA president, Andy Mackner has excelled in his leadership roles both in and out of optometry school. At Pacific University College of Optometry, Andy has served as the

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January 2017 Student in Focus: Sandra Bui of UHCO

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I have always felt that leadership is not about giving orders and being outspoken, but rather it is about building those around you up. This is what this month’s Student In Focus winner, Sandra Bui, does to a “T.” Sandra is in the class of 2019 at the University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO) (a.k.a.

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May Student in Focus: Jana Widell of SUNY Class of 2019

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We all know that optometry school is a long and arduous journey, but starting this journey after a major career change can make it all the more challenging. After being pushed into taking over her parents’ optical store, Jana Widell shares her tale of defying her destiny to pursue her dream of becoming an actress, only

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April 2016 Student In Focus: Tyler Lee of IAUPR

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Our Student in Focus series continues to highlight individuals who go above and beyond the classroom. This month’s Student in Focus is Tyler Lee, a current third year at IAUPR. Tyler’s leadership, passion for the profession, and extracurricular involvement has earned him the nomination for April’s Student in Focus! OptometryStudents.com chatted with Tyler about IAUPR, the importance of

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March Student in Focus: Private Practice Expert Sara Davies of ICO!

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As our newly designed website continues to move forward, we here at OptometryStudents.com would like to say thank you for your continuing support! What better way to thank our members than to highlight one of our own! Kicking off our 2016 Student in Focus series is none other than ICO’s very own Sara Davies! Her passion, determination,

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July 2015 Student in Focus: Varilux Optometry Student Bowl Winner Nicole Rist of PCO!

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This year during the Varilux Optometry Student Bowl at Optometry’s Meeting, optometry students from the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico competed in an ultimate showdown to see who was the best of the best! This month, OptometryStudents.com would like to congratulate Ms. Nicole Rist of Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry (class of 2016), the

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September 2014 Student in Focus: Western’s Ashley Suplee

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“On the road again Goin’ places that I’ve never been Seein’ things that I may never see again And I can’t wait to get on the road again” As any 4th-year optometry student knows, these classic lyrics by Willie Nelson perfectly encapsulate the excitement we feel as we set off for a full clinical year

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July 2014 Student in Focus: Student Bowl Winner David Nguyen of SCCO

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David Nguyen stood on stage at the Varilux Optometry Student Bowl at Optometry’s Meeting in Philadelphia while wearing a tank top, shorts and flip flops inspired by his Southern California roots. He had made it to the final round of an exciting Student Bowl competition and stood with his fellow contestants waiting for the winner

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April 2014 Student in Focus: ‘Thrift Opt’ Star & Involved Student, Rich Miller

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OS: Congrats on being selected as our April Student in Focus! Most optometry students outside of ICO know you as the ‘OD-in-training’ star of the music video, “Thrift Opt.” Tell us a little more about yourself, your background and what got you interested in a career as an optometrist.   RM: Optometry as a career

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