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OD3 Aubrey Gall recounts her trip to the Nation’s Capital as part of the American Optometry Association (AOA) on Captiol Hill, AOA’s single-largest annual advocacy event.

Like thousands across North America, NECO students, staff, and faculty gathered to witness a rare natural phenomenon on Monday, April 8.

From Tianjin to Boston, one student’s journey has circled the world and brought her back to the root of her passion: Helping people see a better world.

Studying in the US can be a very daunting goal for individuals living outside the country. International students wishing to attend optometry school, or any other school, in the states may find some helpful tips and steps to take before moving here to help make the process a bit easier. 

Several students reflect on their experiences and perspectives of Optometry School throughout different steps of this journey. Their reflections give some insight into the mind of a current student and some interesting stories about optometry school. Thank you to those who participated!

NECO students and faculty visited the Dominican Republic with nonprofit group Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH). NECO’s partnership with VOSH has enabled countless students, faculty, and alumni to treat patients in communities all over the world.