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Managing Stress During Optometry School

Posted 06/02/2023
Articles, Optometry School, Study Resources / By Author: Julia Lentz

Endocrinologist Hans Selye defined stress as a nonspecific response to pressure or demand, and this is still true today. Optometry school demands many factors that can cause stress, from workload to studying for exams, financial commitments and many more. Understanding the effects of stress on our minds and bodies and what we can do to …

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Optometry Student Bowl Winner Spotlight: David Hurd of NSUOCO

Events, News, Student In Focus / By / 4 minutes of reading

The Essilor Optometry Student Bowl is one of the most anticipated events of the year for students around the nation. A contestant from every school is chosen during mini student bowls at each school and sent to compete for the title at Optometry’s Meeting each summer. Sponsored by Varilux and Essilor, the Student Bowl features music, …

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Meet the OS.com Team: Bryan Williams, Executive Journalist

Articles, Student In Focus / By / 5 minutes of reading

Bryan Williams is a 4th year optometry student at the University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO) and the next subject of our Meet the OS.com Team series! He grew up in Dallas and is a good ol’ Texan boy through and through! He is a huge sports fan (especially Texas Tech), but more importantly, …

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Meet The OS.com Team: Christopher Lopez, Editor & Executive Journalist II

OptometryStudents.com, Student In Focus / By / 6 minutes of reading

Part two of our “Meet the OptometryStudents.com Team” spotlights one of the most involved optometry students in existence, Christopher Lopez. Chris is a fourth year student at the University of Houston College of Optometry. He is involved in many student organizations, clinical research, and organized optometric groups. At 6’2” and 200lbs of pure muscle, he somehow …

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June 2017 Student in Focus: 10 Questions with AOSA Treasurer, Jon Beeson

Student In Focus / By / 3 minutes of reading

  Originally from Tanto Basin, a small town in Arizona, Jon Beeson is a fourth-year student at the Inter American University of Optometry, an avid sports fan, and the newly elected Treasurer for the American Optometric Student Association 2017-2018 board. While each optometry school appoints a trustee, the Board is composed of elected students who commit …

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April 2017 Student In Focus: AOSA President Andy Mackner

Involvement, Organized Optometry, Student In Focus / By / 5 minutes of reading

“True leaders don’t create followers, they create more leaders” – Tom Peters. This quote perfectly describes our April Student in Focus, Andy Mackner. As the newly elected AOSA president, Andy Mackner has excelled in his leadership roles both in and out of optometry school. At Pacific University College of Optometry, Andy has served as the …

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January 2017 Student in Focus: Sandra Bui of UHCO

Optometry School, Student In Focus / By / 4 minutes of reading

I have always felt that leadership is not about giving orders and being outspoken, but rather it is about building those around you up. This is what this month’s Student In Focus winner, Sandra Bui, does to a “T.” Sandra is in the class of 2019 at the University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO) (a.k.a. …

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May Student in Focus: Jana Widell of SUNY Class of 2019

Optometry School, Student In Focus / By / 6 minutes of reading

We all know that optometry school is a long and arduous journey, but starting this journey after a major career change can make it all the more challenging. After being pushed into taking over her parents’ optical store, Jana Widell shares her tale of defying her destiny to pursue her dream of becoming an actress, only …

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April 2016 Student In Focus: Tyler Lee of IAUPR

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Our Student in Focus series continues to highlight individuals who go above and beyond the classroom. This month’s Student in Focus is Tyler Lee, a current third year at IAUPR. Tyler’s leadership, passion for the profession, and extracurricular involvement has earned him the nomination for April’s Student in Focus! OptometryStudents.com chatted with Tyler about IAUPR, the importance of …

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