The Illinois College of Optometry Student Blog

A graduate school dorm is an interesting concept. Anytime I tell someone about my living situation, they usually have a long list of...

I love being an ICO blogger for many reasons. One of the biggest privileges has been the unexpected recognition and ice breaking ability...

Before I moved to Chicago, I made lists and lists of things I would need to survive my move to a new city. My lists were varied and, to...

At ICO, externship selection occurs early during third year. This means that students have essentially their entire third year to plan...

Having completed my first quarter of optometry school at ICO, I’ve come to realize there are some things that I just can’t live without....