Optometry Personal Statement

I am formulating this statement to apply for the admission to a professional school of optometry. My educational background is in Biology from California Lutheran University. My strong work ethic and intrapersonal communication skills have laid the groundwork for me to become successful in my goals. The decision to become an optometrist came to me during my junior year of college. With that being said though, I have always desired to have a career in the medical field. A lot of the women in my family had careers in the medical field and they all have inspired me and impacted my outlook on life, this being especially true with my aunt Cloddie. I have a certain respect for her, a woman that choose to be selfless in life and in her career at …show more content…
I received my scientific knowledge being a biology major at California Lutheran University. I’ve taken courses in microbiology, anatomy as well as biochemistry. I have also achieved strong communication skills through being a peer advisor for my university. I assisted in putting together our yearly orientation and welcoming new students and their families into our community. I would communicate with students over the phone and during their semester long class called “Freshman Seminar”. Also, I co-taught the class with a faculty member as well as an administrator, giving information on multiple topics involving coursework, registration and campus life activities. My studies have instilled in me the importance of hard work, dedication as well as the importance of enjoying the moment. This, ultimately, will help me in becoming successful in optometry school as well as in my career as an …show more content…
I appreciate the sheer desire to help their patients. I also respect the lengths an optometrist will go to make sure their patients are assisted well. I admired the connection the doctor had with her patients as well as her ability to be very personable with them and keep them comfortable. The most imploring thing in the field of optometry to me is the medical practice; I believe it is so fascinating with all the things you can find out about individuals based off of their eyes. The field is about more than just glasses or contact lenses; it’s about the controlling of chronic diseases as well. I enjoy the possible opportunity to assist patients as they age from as young as babies into