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Category: Christopher Pope

12/9/20

SCO Students Share Reflections on Gratitude and Thankfulness

As we close a very challenging year, a few SCO student bloggers are sharing reflections on gratitude and thankfulness. We hope this post imparts some joy, thoughtfulness, and calm. All of us here at SCO wish you a very safe and happy holiday season. Christopher Pope, '22 #GiveThanks Happy holidays, everyone! As I contemplate what has transpired in the year 2020, I am reminded that I decide what 2020 has meant to me. The year 2020 needs no introduction. A couple o... Read More

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My Second-Year Journey

Hello! I saw my first patient last Friday! My excitement of finally being an intern at The Eye Center has taken off! I would like to share a little with you about my second-year experience at SCO. My thoughts come from some lessons I have learned this past year which include the value of family/relationships, taking care of myself, and how life can be good amidst trials. Second year started after a 10-week break during which I worked at SCO as a work-study student. It was enjoyable to... Read More

Christopher Pope

12/16/19

Thankfulness this Holiday Season

To celebrate the winding down of 2019, a few SCO student bloggers share what they’re thankful for at this moment as optometry students. Enjoy, and happy holidays from SCO! The first item that comes to mind regarding gratitude is merely being at SCO! Not to mention this recently constructed study room on the 4th floor that I’m currently studying in :). I am grateful that the decision-makers at SCO listen to and care for us by continuously enhancing our four-year experie... Read More

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Christopher Pope Michelle Alaimo Pooja Alloju

6/27/19

One Year Down, Three to Go!

Hello! My name is Christopher Pope. I am a rising second year from the great state of Utah. My wife, Annaliese, and I made the 1,500-mile drive from Utah to Memphis last year. It was quite the daunting move as neither of us has lived in this area of the country before. She works at a local hospital in the laboratory while I spend much of my time here at SCO! Even though school is busy there is time to enjoy with family and friends! We have found many entertaining activities to do over ... Read More

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