This week we were lucky enough to have four students from The Ohio State College of Optometry visit and answer questions and tell about their experiences. These questions ranged from questions about the OAT to general advice that they would give an undergraduate student who is thinking about pursuing Optometry School. They shared a lot about their time at Ohio State so far and it was great to get some ideas on next steps to take when working towards Optometry School. Thank you all for coming to speak with us!
During the panel these are some of the topics that were covered:
- Reasons why these students think OSU was the right choice
- Close bonds with other classmates
- Helping each other, no longer competing with anyone else
- Faculty is supportive and are very smart
- Easy to meet people from all classes
- SocialEYES / Big sib & little sib program (1st year paired with 2nd year)
- Advice to undergrads
- Work- exposes you to the field and possibly different specializations
- Shadow different areas of optometry
- Studying for OAT
- Summertime- dedicate focus towards it
- Kaplan Course is an option
- Mimic the environment, practice timing, take practice tests
- Transition from undergrad to optometry school
- >20 credit hours, all important classes so it is a lot more material to know
- Time-management
- Figure out study habits ahead of time
- Many of the classes intermix
- Housing
- A lot of 1st years live in area southwest of High Street
- Meet roommates through Facebook
- Fraternity house
Thank you again to the four panelists!