QUESTION 27 OF 30

What do you think will be your greatest challenge in completing optometry school?

The interviewers want to know about your knowledge surrounding the challenges of optometry school. It's great to wear rose colored glasses from time to time, but you must also be realistic when it comes to the difficulties you will face while earning your PhD.

Before your interview, take a look at the course components. Are there any areas that you foresee to be a big challenge?

"I understand that optometry school is going to be one of the greatest challenges of my life. I looked through the course outline here and, from what I see, I think the biggest challenge for me will be visual neurophysiology. I have heard that it is the most challenging course so I have already hired a tutor in anticipation."

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Anonymous Answer

I believe I will face a lot of challenges in completing this course, for starters this will be the biggest study load I’ve ever taken on so I expect there to be an adjustment period while I learn to manage the work. However, I believe the biggest challenge will be when the time comes to do clinical placements and learn to balance it with other life commitments.

Marcie's Feedback

This does sound like a big challenge! Can you talk more about why you think this will be hard and what you plan to do to overcome this difficulty? At the end of your response, assure the interviewer that you're confident you'll find a way to balance your clinical placements with your other commitments. Great job!

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