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Hi all. I'm a second year undergrad at UC Berkeley (an intended Integrative Bio major), and I've been trying to explore different career options. My problem is that I'm not really "passionate" about anything, so I'm sort of lost as to what to do. I'm doing pretty well in school (~3.7 GPA) with A/A- in my pre-req science courses so far (general chem, 1st semester ochem, bio--the plants/evolution/ecology section), but I have very little extra-cirricular activities.
I'm pretty sure I don't want to do med school since my sister is currently in it right now and her stories scare me, but I have an interest in the health field. I guess optometry has an appeal to me because I have this notion that optometry would be less competitive...is that true? I know I shouldn't be choosing based on how easy it'd be, but from going through this forum, I feel comfortable here.
So my questions are:
-What should I do to learn more about the field? (advice from UCB alums/ UCBOS students would be especially helpful)
I'm thinking about applying to volunteer at the optometry clinic in the student health center on campus next semester, but I'm unsure how helpful that'll be. I've been through many eye exams myself (my vision sucks) so I know what it's like, and the description appears to be more of an administrative position (receptionist, etc) with occaisonal observance of eye exams.
-How did you guys become interested in optometry?
I took an intro to human physio class this past semester, but we didn't cover much on the eye. There doesn't seem to be any other courses offered that focuses on optometry.
-What sorts of things should I do to get ready for optometry school? (volunteer, experience, classes, etc)
-What is optometry school like?
-If I do end up going to optometry school, I'd like to stay in California, preferably in the bay area. How hard is UCB to get into? SCCO?
Sorry for the long post, but your advice/feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I'm pretty sure I don't want to do med school since my sister is currently in it right now and her stories scare me, but I have an interest in the health field. I guess optometry has an appeal to me because I have this notion that optometry would be less competitive...is that true? I know I shouldn't be choosing based on how easy it'd be, but from going through this forum, I feel comfortable here.
So my questions are:
-What should I do to learn more about the field? (advice from UCB alums/ UCBOS students would be especially helpful)
I'm thinking about applying to volunteer at the optometry clinic in the student health center on campus next semester, but I'm unsure how helpful that'll be. I've been through many eye exams myself (my vision sucks) so I know what it's like, and the description appears to be more of an administrative position (receptionist, etc) with occaisonal observance of eye exams.
-How did you guys become interested in optometry?
I took an intro to human physio class this past semester, but we didn't cover much on the eye. There doesn't seem to be any other courses offered that focuses on optometry.
-What sorts of things should I do to get ready for optometry school? (volunteer, experience, classes, etc)
-What is optometry school like?
-If I do end up going to optometry school, I'd like to stay in California, preferably in the bay area. How hard is UCB to get into? SCCO?
Sorry for the long post, but your advice/feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!