Location: Hamilton Hall 74
Meeting called by: Pre-Optometry Club
Duration: 1 hour
The club had the final meeting of the semester. There was an end of semester raffle and snacks. The club then met with their mentor/mentee groups and made ornaments.
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Meeting Minutes 11/12/2024
Location: Zoom
Meeting called by: Pre-Optometry Club
Duration: 1 hour
The club had a joint meeting with the Ohio University Pre-Optometry Club where Dr. Claudia Amaniampong with OAT Booster walked the clubs through the study tool. She discussed certain features of OAT Booster and also different techniques and tricks students use while using OAT Booster. Lastly she talked about the admissions process and advice about applying.
Meeting Minutes 10/29/2024
Location: Zoom
Meeting called by: Pre-Optometry Club
Duration: 1 hour
Christina LaChance, Senior Associate Director of Admissions, for the New England College of Optometry discussed the college and life as an optometry student in Boston. She discussed what the city has to offer, and favorite things about the city of students. Lastly she discussed admissions advice for applying.
Meeting Minutes 10/22/2024
Location: Zoom
Meeting called by: Pre-Optometry Club
Duration: 1 hour
Kiara Occulis, Senior Academic Program Services Specialist and Admissions Counselor, for the Ohio State University College of Optometry met with the club to discuss what the college had to offer. She had also discussed the admissions process and how the OSU College of Optometry admission process works. She also talked about what the city of Columbus had to offer outside of the optometry school.
Meeting Minutes 10/15/2024
Location: Zoom
Meeting called by: Pre-Optometry Club
Duration: 1 hour
Teisha Johnson, the Senior Director of Admissions, from the Illinois College of Optometry met with the club on zoom to discuss what the Illinois College of Optometry had to offer. She discussed fun ways to get involved outside of the school with eye programs as well as different student organizations the college has to offer. Lastly, she talked about the admissions process at ICO and the interview process.
Meeting Minutes 10/8/2024
Location: Hamilton Hall 74
Meeting called by: Pre-Optometry Club
Duration: 1 hour
The club members unwinded and relaxed before fall break. Club members painted pumpkins, and met with their mentor group to get a head start on Fall Break.
Meeting Minutes 10/1/2024
Location: Zoom
Meeting called by: Pre-Optometry Club
Duration: 1 hour
Rebecca Heinz, the Assistant Director of Admissions, from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salas University met with the club on zoom to discuss what the Pennsylvania College of Optometry had to offer. She discussed life outside of college at the university, and also different parts of the college of optometry.
Meeting Minutes 9/24/2024
Location: Zoom
Meeting called by: Pre-Optometry Club
Duration: 1 hour
The Director of Admissions at NOVA Southeastern College of Optometry, Juan Carlos Saavedra, discussed what NOVA had to offer as an optometry program. He also discussed student life in the Fort-Lauderdale/Davie, Florida area, and additional tips for applying to NOVA Southeastern College of Optometry
Meeting Minutes 9/17/2024
Location: Hamilton Hall 74
Meeting called by: Pre-Optometry Club
Duration: 1 hour
Members learned about the RealEyes program and were able to receive training to become a certified RealEyes presenter! RealEyes is a program that focuses on educating children (Pre-K/Grade 12) on the human eye and eye safety in the classroom.
Meeting Minutes 9/10/2024
Location: Hamilton Hall 74
Meeting called by: Pre-Optometry Club
Duration: 1 hour
Southern College of Optometry’s Director of Student Recruitment, Sunnie Ewing, came in and shared information about their program, life as an optometry student in Memphis, TN, and the admissions process. Dr. Chase Harter, an SCO graduate from the Class of 2018 who went to Ohio State for undergrad was also in attendance and he currently practices in Columbus at South West Eyecare. Dr. Harter discussed his personal experiences about attending SCO and what he loved about Memphis.