Peer Advice: 5 Things That Helped Me Through My 1st Year of Optometry School
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Peer Advisor Blog Posts
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 University Student Affairs. 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.
Peer Advice: Starting Therapy in Grad School and Tips on Managing Mental Health
I will always remember my 3rd week of graduate school. I had taken my first exam and proficiency at MBKU. I felt very confident in all my answers and my skills. But when I received my scores back, I was shocked—I had spectacularly failed both.
I was distraught. While it was not the first time I had failed an exam, it really struck my confidence because I felt so sure in my abilities to do well. But it turns out I didn’t know the material as well as I thought I did.
Peer Advice: PA School - The Most Exciting Roller Coaster
Welcome to MBKU SPAS Class of 2027! I am so happy that all of you have decided to become a part of our MBKU family. It must have been a challenging journey, and I want to acknowledge all your hard work and the sacrifices that you have made to get to this point. I am so proud of every one of you!
Peer Advice: A Letter to You - Things I wish I Knew!
Dear Class of 2029,
Peer Advice: Guide to EBT
Welcome Class of 2028!
As an incoming graduate student, I was unaware of the CalFresh Program, how to apply, and whether I even qualified. In short, CalFresh can offer some financial relief by covering a part of grocery bill. Here’s a quick guide to CalFresh and some things I wish I knew before starting school.
What is CalFresh?
Peer Advice: Best Cafes to Study At
As a grad student, we spend a lot of our time studying and sometimes studying at home/on campus just doesn’t cut it.
I found that I get distracted often at home and that studying at cafes really kept me focused - plus I got a sweet treat out of it as well! Here are my favorite places to study in Fullerton and the surrounding areas:
1. Rabbit and Bean - La Habra
Peer Advice: 3 Important Lessons I Learned From My First Year of Optometry School
My first year of optometry school has been, in a word, transformative and I'd love to share some of the most important lessons I've learned.
These lessons center on finding your balance, seeking joy in the present moment, and realizing that you're more capable than you can ever imagine. Each of these insights has played a crucial role in not only helping me navigate the challenges of optometry school, but also in enriching my overall experience and well-being.
The Importance of Finding Your Balance
Peer Advice: Building Relationships That’ll Last Beyond Graduate School
As aspiring healthcare providers, it’s expected that we build relationships with those we work with, whether it be other doctors, staff, or patients.