Excited to be a BuckEYE!

Throughout the summer leading up to my first year at THE Ohio State University College of Optometry, I was asked one question with surprising frequency:

“Are you nervous?”

While starting a new chapter in your life does have its nerve-wracking moments, I was more excited than anything! I was finally taking the first step in my career. My future career is in an area that I am deeply passionate about. I am surrounded by peers that share my passions. I am being educated in a top-tier program by faculty that is renowned in their field. I am joining a close-knit community that, I have been told, is like a family. And, last but not least, Ohio State Football. Why wouldn’t I be excited?!

Fast forward. Now we have finished our first round of midterms and my excitement about Ohio State Optometry has only grown! I love how close-knit and approachable the students, faculty, and staff are here. Even within my own class, it is really cool to see how willing everyone is to help each other. While I was studying for midterms, if there was a concept that I was having trouble understanding, there were classmates that were willing to explain and help me understand the material better. It is also really cool to be surrounded by classmates that are passionate about the same things that I am. There was one time when a classmate and I were talking about something interesting we learned in lecture, and went on for probably a half hour explaining to one of my family members that was visiting why it was so fascinating!

Even from my first few months in the program, I can already feel that Ohio State Optometry is like a family! I can’t wait to see what the rest of the semester has in store!