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[alferec]

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Hi, I'm going to be starting SCCO in this coming Fall. I heard that most of the "required" books are not really required! Can somebody tell me which of the following books are critically important to buy:

- Textbook of Medical Physiology (Guyton)
- Human Anatomy Lab Syllabus (Joy & Lamotte)
- Biochemistry (Campbell)
- Geometrical, Physical & Visual Optics (Keating)
- Psychophysical Measurement of Visual Function (Norton, Corliss & Bailey)
- Business Aspects of Optometry (Classe)
- Rich Dad, Poor Dad (Kiyosaki)

Any help is appreciated!!!

 

[JG777]

Hi, I'm going to be starting SCCO in this coming Fall. I heard that most of the "required" books are not really required! Can somebody tell me which of the following books are critically important to buy:

- Textbook of Medical Physiology (Guyton)
- Human Anatomy Lab Syllabus (Joy & Lamotte)
- Biochemistry (Campbell)
- Geometrical, Physical & Visual Optics (Keating)
- Psychophysical Measurement of Visual Function (Norton, Corliss & Bailey)
- Business Aspects of Optometry (Classe)
- Rich Dad, Poor Dad (Kiyosaki)

Any help is appreciated!!!

hey there!

here's what you need for sure:
-Human Anatomy Lab Syllabus (Joy & Lamotte)
-Rich Dad, Poor Dad (Kiyosaki)
-Psychophysical Measurement of Visual Function (Norton, Corliss & Bailey): i have this textbook, but it has some highlights in there if you would like to buy it off me.

i also have Geometrical, Physical & Visual Optics (Keating). you really don't need it, but it kinda helps if you're a little confused after lecture and want some extra problems. if you want this too, let me know.

you can get Business Aspects of Optometry (Classe) at the end of second year/ summer 3rd year when you actually need it.

you'll find that at scco, there are very few textbooks you'll ever buy. best advice is to take really good notes in the readers, organize them well at the end of first and second year. that way, when it comes for boards time, like my situation, you'll have your notes organized. also, go to class and make sure you study the material well your first year. it will pay off come boards time.

congrats on your acceptance and good luck your first year! if you have other questions, just let me know, although i may be slow at it. however, i'm sure you'll be emailed your mentor's info. they're a good contact since they are our 2nd years now, just fresh from 1st year!

 

[still_confused]

wow a school requires "rich dad poor dad"

IMO, that guy is full of **** hope scco knows what they are doing, kiyosaki preys on people's hopes and dreams and tries to sell the "own your own business" and "buy real estate" stuff with nothing that can be applied in real life, other then "change your mindset" whatever that means

 

[alferec]

Thanks JG777!

 

[prettygreeneyes]

wow a school requires "rich dad poor dad"

IMO, that guy is full of **** hope scco knows what they are doing, kiyosaki preys on people's hopes and dreams and tries to sell the "own your own business" and "buy real estate" stuff with nothing that can be applied in real life, other then "change your mindset" whatever that means

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Have you read Rich Dad Poor Dad??? This guy is not preying on anyone! He is presenting a very valid view point... that going to college and getting a good job is not the only way to be successful... in fact it does not guarantee your success! He himself was successful, but he doesn't say anywhere that you must do it using real estate. You must accumulate more assets than liabilities... not a real tough concept to grasp. I'm really surprised by your skepticism!

 

[still_confused]

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Have you read Rich Dad Poor Dad??? This guy is not preying on anyone! He is presenting a very valid view point... that going to college and getting a good job is not the only way to be successful... in fact it does not guarantee your success! He himself was successful, but he doesn't say anywhere that you must do it using real estate. You must accumulate more assets than liabilities... not a real tough concept to grasp. I'm really surprised by your skepticism!

i have not only read that one, i watch his informericals! i also went to the talk he had in LA a few months ago with trump. all he does is preach about "acquiring assets" but never really goes in detail as to how. he uses his companies where he says he got his wealth but never specify which one. his tone when a person asked about education was that education is not as important as "gaining assets" whatever that means. he talks continuosly about escaping the rat race and being your own boss, that is great, but how?
in the beginning of one of his informercials he says "i will teach you in this segment to the secrets of being rich" i watched the whole thing and only learned that i need to get out the rat race, this guy IMO of course is a motivational speaker at best, and a confuser of the masses at worst

upon some research on the net i found this guy:

http://www.johntreed.com/Kiyosaki.html

now i dont know his story neither so i dont know if this guy is reliable, but he was able to point out the discrepancy i felt when i was reading the book in an organized and coherent way. he obviuosly went into more detail and research, so his research should be verified, but its good to know people out there share my beliefs

many people like him and if it works for you, thats great! to each his own, just spewing my opinion on the net thats all

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