#graduateschool 3/5

LFaits

Aug 16, 20171 min read

The Languages of ICO

When I came to ICO, I was amazed by how diverse my class was. My new peers were from every stretch of the United States and Canada....

LFaits

Aug 11, 20172 min read

Health Professional School Survival Guide

So, I’ve made it to third year. Amen. Two years to go before I finally get to walk across the stage in a oh-so-stylish doctoral cap. Now...

LFaits

Jul 6, 20172 min read

OD vs MD: My Decision

I am often asked, “Why optometry? Why not general medicine or ophthalmology?” My answer is simple. It wasn’t the time difference or the...

LFaits

Jun 14, 20172 min read

Sp(eye) for a Night at SafeHouse

My grandma grew up in the Chicago area and was ecstatic when she found out that I was going to school in the city. She gushed about how...

LFaits

May 10, 20172 min read

13 Reasons Why (You Should Stop Forgetting Mental Health)

Final exams have begun here at ICO. It is the last push for first and third years, who are either heading out for the summer or off to...