Peer advising provides non-academic advice and personal student perspectives about life and learning at MBKU in an informal way to all students in the first academic year. Peer advising is the student complement to academic advising provided by faculty advisors and Student Services. New students will gain informed student perspective that is based on their Peer Advisor’s personal experience within their program, along with formal training.
Peer Advisors are students in the second academic year who are committed to academic excellence and student leadership. They show strong commitment to helping new students make the transition from undergraduates to informed, successful professional students who will be responsible for their academic goals and professional growth.
Even with how lovely our campus is for studying, we all need a coffee shop at some point. Between studying for exams, clinical rotations, and spending long hours on campus each day, finding a good coffee shop can make those busy days a little easier.
When I started grad school, I expected to spend countless hours mastering ocular anatomy, studying for exams, and figuring out the best way to ask a patient if “1 or 2 is better, or the same?” While those experiences have certainly shaped my education, I've come to realize that some of the most meaningful lessons aren't just found in a textbook.
The PA program class schedule is no joke. Spending 9 am to 5 pm in class, followed by a few hours in the library afterwards to beat traffic, can easily make it feel like there are not enough hours in the day to get everything done. Spending hours driving to and from school every day can start to feel more stressful and frustrating because it can feel like such a waste of time, especially when every minute seems to count.
Starting optometry school is exciting, but figuring out what you actually need can be overwhelming. With so many recommendations online, it's easy to overspend on supplies you'll rarely use. This list highlights the essentials that will help you stay organized, prepared, and confident as you begin your first year.
CLOTHES
When I first started pharmacy school, I thought I needed to have everything figured out from day one. I felt like I had to know all the answers, stay on top of every assignment, make friends immediately, and somehow balance school with the rest of my life. It didn't take long for me to realize that graduate school isn't about being perfect, it's about learning, growing, and becoming the person you're working toward.
Part of the journey toward becoming an exceptional healthcare professional is participating in clinical skills labs that challenge you to refine not only your clinical techniques, but also
the way you think and communicate.
When I started my program, I quickly realized that grad school doesn’t just change how you study but also how you live. Between coursework, working as an intern, and keeping some life outside of my career path, I had to rebuild a little bit of myself from undergrad.
The Effect of Grad School and Its Course Load
Graduate school, much like other forms of academia, comes with its own set of demands, and I quickly learned that if you fall behind, it’s very easy to get lost in the clutter. During undergrad, I wasn’t the most disciplined student. I often forgot to keep track of deadlines and heavily relied on my memory for assignments.
It's 8am on a Sunday and my room is doing that thing where the light comes in low and gold through the blinds, striping across the blanket like it's trying to personally convince me to stay exactly where I am. My bed is warm in that specific way that only happens after a good night's sleep — heavy, cocooned, and a little too good to leave, borderline illegal to exit.