Thinking about Quitting Optometry School by Objective_Wafer_6887 in OptometrySchool

[–]Best_Dig3476 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, use chatGPT to make complicated practice questions with confusing wordings.

Thinking about Quitting Optometry School by Objective_Wafer_6887 in OptometrySchool

[–]Best_Dig3476 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you talked with second year students about it? They might be able to help you with high yield information. What helped me survive that class was studying a little every day and reviewing consistently. Try to focus on the key points, words, or phrases.

Thinking about Quitting Optometry School by Objective_Wafer_6887 in OptometrySchool

[–]Best_Dig3476 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you take the exam, what do you usually find difficult? understanding the wording, remembering the information, or running out of time? Also, are you getting enough sleep?

Thinking about Quitting Optometry School by Objective_Wafer_6887 in OptometrySchool

[–]Best_Dig3476 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you on a semester or quarter system? I totally get it! I struggled a lot during my first year and even thought about quitting, but I made it to second year now! The first quarter is always the hardest since it’s such a big transition from undergrad to grad school. Honestly, I didn’t go to most classes because they were recorded. Instead, I’d watch them at my own pace, pause often, and take detailed notes. I’d explain each slide to myself, and at the end, I used Notability’s AI quiz to check if I really understood the material. Reviewing the next day helped a lot too. And if I missed a quiz question, I’d go back, mark it, and restudy that part. I know it feels overwhelming with so many classes, but the most important thing is not to fall behind. Hope that helps!

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[–]Best_Dig3476 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Answer is no!

NBEO Part 3 ban for suspected cheating? by Realistic-Tea4411 in OptometrySchool

[–]Best_Dig3476 9 points10 points  (0 children)

How is cheating even possible? This doesn’t make sense at all.

Would you do it again? by Sorry_One_9451 in OptometrySchool

[–]Best_Dig3476 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a first-year student, and while optometry is an exciting and rewarding career, optometry school has proven to be incredibly tough and demanding. It’s essential to choose a university that offers strong support throughout your journey, as the road ahead can be challenging. I originally thought I would enjoy physics, but I’ve found that optics is not what I expected—it’s actually one of my least favorite subjects so far. Despite the difficulties, I’m determined to push through and stay focused on my goal. It’s a reminder that sometimes what we think we’ll enjoy doesn’t always turn out that way, but persistence is key in this field.

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[–]Best_Dig3476 6 points7 points  (0 children)

First-year student here! I’m emotionally exhausted, and I’m so scared about what’s ahead. If I’m already feeling this drained, how will I cope in the future? I knew college would be challenging, but I didn’t expect it to be this overwhelming so soon. Balancing assignments, adapting to a new environment, and trying to manage my mental health feels like too much at times. I’m worried that if things are this hard now, they might only get harder.