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Lenna Walker, OD, shares her experiences pursuing the Ocular Disease/Cornea and Contact Lens Residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston.

Struggling to find a career path during my first year of college was scary.

I can finally relax again and enjoy the rest of my holidays in Boston!

Applying to optometry school will be one the most exciting times of your life. All of the experiences that have shaped you into the person you are today will be put into words, and you want to make sure that you show your best possible self.

Happy October! School is in full swing, students are getting used to the new academic year, and the fourth year externs are on the path to a new rotation site.

New England College of Optometry (NECO) was the first optometry school where I interviewed.

I am often asked the question, “Why optometry?” by my friends and patients.

I’ve reached many academic milestones since I began my OD degree at NECO three and a half years ago. Every month I’ve spent at NECO has come with unique challenges and personal achievements. My most recent milestone was finally writing my Canadian Optometry Board Examination.

It’s so hard to believe that just 4 months ago, I was writing my first blog post on my patio at home in shorts and a t-shirt as a recent college graduate.

This fall, thirteen fourth year optometry students were selected to represent New England College of Optometry, NECO, while attending the Alcon Academy for Eye Care Excellence program in Fort Worth, Texas.