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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: Now that I’m in, what do I do? My summer before classes started

I’ll never forget that fateful day when I got accepted into optometry school. All the hard work I put into my application, studying for the OAT, going through interviews, summed up to this moment in my life. I waited by the phone all day waiting for the phone call from admissions saying I was accepted into my dream school, Southern California College of Optometry. When I got it, I tried my best to contain my enthusiasm over the phone, but as soon as we ended the call, I couldn’t help but scream out in joy and run out the front door, all the way down my street.

Peer Advice: Health, Fitness, Exercise and Snacks

Welcome to the MBKU family! I know that incoming students are most concerned about how to be successful in their studies. Although, we’re here to improve our knowledge, let’s not forget the importance of our physical well-being. Staying physically active is very important for many reasons, such as:

Peer Advice: Managing Work While In Graduate School

Welcome Class of 2023! We are so excited for you to be a part of our MBKU family. As an MBKU student, trust that your program will teach you everything you need to know to be amazing at your profession. You are taught how to assess patients, look for red flags, ask the right questions, and most importantly, how to talk with patients and other healthcare providers. If you are like me, then putting what you learn into practice is a must. I find that the best way to practice and retain knowledge is by working in the field.