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9/9/11

First School Screening

What an experience!  I just got back from a school screening in Arlington, TN.  A school screening is where we, as optometry students, go to an elementary school, middle school, or high school and check the students' eyes.  We check their vision and the basic health inside their eyes.  Basically, make sure everything is working well.  The school screening today was my first opportunity to get into the community and use what I've been learning here at school.  To tell you the truth, I was sca... Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at 9/9/11

9/9/11

School is BACK in Session

Greetings to All, It has been a full two weeks since school has started, and slowly I am getting back into the swing of things after our long summer break. As a student ambassador, I was fortunate to attend the orientation for the incoming class. I had flashbacks every time I would hear a motivational speech from professors and faculty. After completing my first year, I deeply appreciate the advice and the truthfulness that they convey about the experiences you will undergo here at SCO. Sec... Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at 9/9/11

9/5/11

Michigan to Memphis to Honduras and Back

I'm finally back and settled in my apartment in Memphis after a whirlwind summer break. School started last Monday and I arrived back from Honduras on Sunday night after the much anticipated SVOSH trip to Honduras. Two weeks ago, I drove the 700+ miles from home in Michigan (in a record 12 hours!) to my Memphis apartment  and the next morning left for a week long trip to Tela, Honduras. The flights went smooth to Miami and San Pedro Sula, Honduras. We arrived and the power was out, so we fol... Read More
Posted by Amy Dunbar at 9/5/11
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