Our social chair, Nicole Fox, and Publicity Chair, Risa Sugimoto,
are looking for members who would like to be part of either
committee. Not only would you be helping out with the club
and reaching out the other students on campus, but it's a
great way to get more involved with Insight.
A member of the social chair committee would help design
social events for Insight to entertain the members of the club.
These events include GBM's and other possible socials that are
planned for the year. There are currently 2-3 spots open in the
committee.
As for the publicity chair committee you would be asked to post
flyers up, table, and etc. around campus informing students about
future meetings or events that are coming up. Risa is looking for at
least 3 members that are interested.
If you are interested please e-mail back Nicole (jn.fox@hotmail.com)
and Risa (rsugimot@ucsd.edu) by this Friday, October 3 by 6pm
WITH the completed Application. Email insightucsd@gmail.com to get
an application. Interviews will be held (for both positions) this Saturday,
Oct. 4th from 4pm to 7pm. If this date or time does not work for you,
please let Nicole or Risa know and hopefully you can arrange a better time.
Hope we hear from you.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Open Positions on Publicity & Social Committees
WELCOME BACK!!!
Monday, October 6th is our first GBM/Icecream Social of the
year!! It is at 7:00PM in Pacific Hall 3500.
Come join us for some icebreakers and meet up with old and
new members. Meet the new cabinet and check out the new
social and publicity committees. You should also come if
you are interested in the Berkeley Fall Conference....
The Berkeley Fall Conference is going to be on Saturday,
October 18th. This event is free and will be held at the
Berkeley Optometry School. Insight is planning to carpool to
Berkeley but SPACE IS LIMITED so it is going to be based on
a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE bases. We are planning to rent
vans/cars ($$Money for gas and rentals TBA$$) and leave
from UCSD on Friday, October 17th at 3:00pm in order to
not keep our hosts waiting for us to arrive late at night.
We will be staying overnight with Berkeley optometry
students in their homes. If you have friends who attend Berkeley,
you are more than welcome to stay with them for the night as
long as they reside close to campus. If you want to drive or fly
up yourself, you may also do so.
Please RSVP by WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8th!!!!!!!!!!!!!Respond
with the earliest time you can leave on Friday, October 17th AND
whether you would like to carpool with Insight or will take your
own transportation.
Hope to see you soon!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Discount on OAT Courses!!!
Hey Insight Members,
We just started a contract with Princeton Review. For those interested in their OAT course, Princeton does give official Insight members a 10% discount, which make the course around $950 instead of $1,299. The discount can only be used in San Diego, so you would have to take the course here. We are still in contract with Kaplan, which also offers a 10% discount for our official members. Now you have a choice of either Princeton or Kaplan to help you prepare for the OATs. If you have any questions, just email us back. Have a good day.
We just started a contract with Princeton Review. For those interested in their OAT course, Princeton does give official Insight members a 10% discount, which make the course around $950 instead of $1,299. The discount can only be used in San Diego, so you would have to take the course here. We are still in contract with Kaplan, which also offers a 10% discount for our official members. Now you have a choice of either Princeton or Kaplan to help you prepare for the OATs. If you have any questions, just email us back. Have a good day.
Monday, May 26, 2008
OAT Auction
Hi Insight Members!
We have good news for anyone who plans on taking a Kaplan OAT course! Our first OAT auction was a great success and saved one of our members hundreds of dollars. We have a second one to auction, so for those of you who couldn't make it to the meeting, here's your chance (the Kaplan OAT course regularly costs $1400)! It does not matter when or where you want to take the course.
The auction is open now and will close next Monday, June 2nd, at 11:59pm. The bid will start at $900 and basically, the highest bidder wins. Please send your bids to htao35@gmail.com and be sure that you want to take the course. Include in the email your bid, name, and phone number. Feel free to email me if you have any questions or concerns.
Insight Pre-Optometry Club
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Insight Glasses Drive + Updates!!!
Hey Everyone,
First of all, congratulations to the new 2008-2009 Cabinet officers!!!! Thank you to all who applied, the applicant pool was remarkable this year. For those interested in becoming a committee member, look out for an email in the near future.
As for now, Insight is going have its first ever GLASSES DRIVE. We will be out on Library walk all of next week from 10-2pm. So if you have any old glasses that you would like to donate, please bring them on by. If you're going home this weekend, check to see you if your any family members or friends have old glasses they would like to donate. We will be donating the glasses to the Lion's Club, who has special screenings for underprivileged kids and adults and are able to match the prescription from the donated glasses to their prescription. This is a good way to recycle your out-of-date glasses.
Also, just a reminder that Insight's LAST MEETING of the year will be on Wednesday May 28th at 7:30pm. It will feature a 5 doctor optometrist panel who will be answering any questions you have about optometry. Each of the 5 doctors works in a private office and specify in different field of optometry. This includes vision therapy, low vision, CRT, and refractive surgery care. We will also be introducing the new cabinet and announcing the scholarship winners. Location will be announced next week.
Have a good 3-day weekend and look for us on Library Walk!!
First of all, congratulations to the new 2008-2009 Cabinet officers!!!! Thank you to all who applied, the applicant pool was remarkable this year. For those interested in becoming a committee member, look out for an email in the near future.
As for now, Insight is going have its first ever GLASSES DRIVE. We will be out on Library walk all of next week from 10-2pm. So if you have any old glasses that you would like to donate, please bring them on by. If you're going home this weekend, check to see you if your any family members or friends have old glasses they would like to donate. We will be donating the glasses to the Lion's Club, who has special screenings for underprivileged kids and adults and are able to match the prescription from the donated glasses to their prescription. This is a good way to recycle your out-of-date glasses.
Also, just a reminder that Insight's LAST MEETING of the year will be on Wednesday May 28th at 7:30pm. It will feature a 5 doctor optometrist panel who will be answering any questions you have about optometry. Each of the 5 doctors works in a private office and specify in different field of optometry. This includes vision therapy, low vision, CRT, and refractive surgery care. We will also be introducing the new cabinet and announcing the scholarship winners. Location will be announced next week.
Have a good 3-day weekend and look for us on Library Walk!!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Dr. Anstis and Elections!!!!
Hey Insighters!
Remember to join Insight Pre-Optometry this Thursday 5/22 (Pacific Hall 3500, 7-9pm) for elections and an exciting lecture on the exploration of the intricate pathway of the human visual sensory system delivered by Dr. Stuart Anstis!
Dr. Anstis will be presenting an awesome lecture on visual phenomenas and perception, come listen to him speak about the subject that will be the center of our careers one day!
Also, let us know what you'd like to see happen for next year by voting for our new cabinet members, we're really interested in your opinion!
As usual, FREE FOOD and REFRESHMENTS!!!!
Remember to join Insight Pre-Optometry this Thursday 5/22 (Pacific Hall 3500, 7-9pm) for elections and an exciting lecture on the exploration of the intricate pathway of the human visual sensory system delivered by Dr. Stuart Anstis!
Dr. Anstis will be presenting an awesome lecture on visual phenomenas and perception, come listen to him speak about the subject that will be the center of our careers one day!
Also, let us know what you'd like to see happen for next year by voting for our new cabinet members, we're really interested in your opinion!
As usual, FREE FOOD and REFRESHMENTS!!!!
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Kaplan Workshop & Officer's Description
Hey Insight Members,
There will be a Kaplan workshop this Thursday, May 8th. A Kaplan representative will go over how to write personal statements and essays. This will be beneficial if you're planning to apply, since it will go over what the optometry schools look for on your personal statements and essays. The workshop will be at 7pm in Pac Hall 3500. Come for some free food too!!!
Also, attached is the 7 descriptions for the Insight Cabinet. If you're planning to apply and run for office, take a look at it and let us know if you have any questions. Again, that is just a general description. Changes can be made by the new cabinet if needed. Remember applications for scholarships and office are due on May 15th at 11:59pm, please email them to insightucsd@gmail.com by that time or it will not be excepted.
Have a good day!!!!
There will be a Kaplan workshop this Thursday, May 8th. A Kaplan representative will go over how to write personal statements and essays. This will be beneficial if you're planning to apply, since it will go over what the optometry schools look for on your personal statements and essays. The workshop will be at 7pm in Pac Hall 3500. Come for some free food too!!!
Also, attached is the 7 descriptions for the Insight Cabinet. If you're planning to apply and run for office, take a look at it and let us know if you have any questions. Again, that is just a general description. Changes can be made by the new cabinet if needed. Remember applications for scholarships and office are due on May 15th at 11:59pm, please email them to insightucsd@gmail.com by that time or it will not be excepted.
Have a good day!!!!
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Insight Scholarships and Cabinet Applications
Hey Insight Members,
If you are interested in applying for the cabinet and scholarships, please email insightucsd@gmail.com to recieve an application. After talking it over with the officers, we decided to add a new position and committee. The community outreach chair will manage/lead the community outreach committee and plan volunteering/service events, on campus and around San Diego. We are currently updating the descriptions of all the cabinet positions, since there are now 7 cabinet positions, and will send it out in a later email. Committee members will be chosen once the new 2008-2009 cabinet is elected.
Just a couple things to remember about the cabinet and scholarship applications:
1. Both are due on May 15, 2008 at 11:59pm. Please email us back your application with your name first and last name as the subject and indicate the application (cabinet or scholarship.)
2. For cabinet positions, please indicate your availability on Sunday, May 18th for the interview. The interviews will be held in the evening, so please list a time after 5pm and before 9pm. (From the interviews, current officers will choose around 12 members to give speeches. On May 21st, the general body will vote for 7 cabinet members. Then the current officers will reevaluate the applications and recommend which elected members should hold which position, based on who is best fit for that position and/or has shown strong qualifications for that position.)
3. For the scholarship applications, you can choose 1, 2, or all three questions to answer.
4. You must be an official Insight member to run for office or apply for a scholarship. If you haven't paid the $5, please due so ASAP. You can contact Heidi Tao or email us back to pay the fee.
5. Scholarship and elected officers will be announced on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 before our optometrist panel meeting. This will also be our last meeting of the year.
* The instructions are attached to the applications. Please read it carefully, answer the questions, and send it back to this email address (insightucsd@gmail.com) by Thursday, May 15th at 11:59pm. Any late applications will NOT BE ACCEPTED. NO EXCEPTIONS. Email us back with any concerns or questions you have.
Thank You and GOOD LUCK!!!!
Insight Pre-Optometry 2007-2008 Cabinet
If you are interested in applying for the cabinet and scholarships, please email insightucsd@gmail.com to recieve an application. After talking it over with the officers, we decided to add a new position and committee. The community outreach chair will manage/lead the community outreach committee and plan volunteering/service events, on campus and around San Diego. We are currently updating the descriptions of all the cabinet positions, since there are now 7 cabinet positions, and will send it out in a later email. Committee members will be chosen once the new 2008-2009 cabinet is elected.
Just a couple things to remember about the cabinet and scholarship applications:
1. Both are due on May 15, 2008 at 11:59pm. Please email us back your application with your name first and last name as the subject and indicate the application (cabinet or scholarship.)
2. For cabinet positions, please indicate your availability on Sunday, May 18th for the interview. The interviews will be held in the evening, so please list a time after 5pm and before 9pm. (From the interviews, current officers will choose around 12 members to give speeches. On May 21st, the general body will vote for 7 cabinet members. Then the current officers will reevaluate the applications and recommend which elected members should hold which position, based on who is best fit for that position and/or has shown strong qualifications for that position.)
3. For the scholarship applications, you can choose 1, 2, or all three questions to answer.
4. You must be an official Insight member to run for office or apply for a scholarship. If you haven't paid the $5, please due so ASAP. You can contact Heidi Tao or email us back to pay the fee.
5. Scholarship and elected officers will be announced on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 before our optometrist panel meeting. This will also be our last meeting of the year.
* The instructions are attached to the applications. Please read it carefully, answer the questions, and send it back to this email address (insightucsd@gmail.com) by Thursday, May 15th at 11:59pm. Any late applications will NOT BE ACCEPTED. NO EXCEPTIONS. Email us back with any concerns or questions you have.
Thank You and GOOD LUCK!!!!
Insight Pre-Optometry 2007-2008 Cabinet
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Visit Hoya Labs!!!
This is a great and rare opportunity our Social Committee has set up. This coming Wednesday, April 16th, from 9-10am we are going to visit the San Diego Hoya Lab. Hoya makes and supplies ophthalmic lenses to eye care professionals around San Diego and the United States. Hoya supplies a complete range of high quality lens designs, coatings, and materials. They have the newest technology and machines to cut all different type lenses: high index, polycarbonate, progressives, etc.
If you would like to come, please email me at insightucsd@gmail.com. There will be a limit of people going, so respond asap if you would like to go. You can either meet us at Hoya or meet at Peterson at 8:30am for a ride. Either way, please email back ASAP. If you can drive on your own, I'll email you back with the address when you reply. Hope you can come!!!
If you would like to come, please email me at insightucsd@gmail.com. There will be a limit of people going, so respond asap if you would like to go. You can either meet us at Hoya or meet at Peterson at 8:30am for a ride. Either way, please email back ASAP. If you can drive on your own, I'll email you back with the address when you reply. Hope you can come!!!
Insight's First Meeting
Hey Everyone,
How have the start of Spring Quarter been? We are having our first meeting on Thursday, April 17th at 7:00pm. As soon as I know the location, I'll send out another email. Here is the info for this Meeting:
- Optometry Applicants Panel: Meet UCSD students who had recently applied to Optometry School and ask them questions about the application/interview process, about any tips they have when applying, letter of recommendations, classes to take a UCSD, etc.
- OAT Silent Auction: Bid on a Kaplan OAT Course. Last year we auctioned off a course for $1,000, saving the person who won $400. We will be doing this at the beginning of the meeting, so be on time if you would like to participate in it. The winner will be announced at the end of the meeting.
So, save the date and hope to see you all there!!!
How have the start of Spring Quarter been? We are having our first meeting on Thursday, April 17th at 7:00pm. As soon as I know the location, I'll send out another email. Here is the info for this Meeting:
- Optometry Applicants Panel: Meet UCSD students who had recently applied to Optometry School and ask them questions about the application/interview process, about any tips they have when applying, letter of recommendations, classes to take a UCSD, etc.
- OAT Silent Auction: Bid on a Kaplan OAT Course. Last year we auctioned off a course for $1,000, saving the person who won $400. We will be doing this at the beginning of the meeting, so be on time if you would like to participate in it. The winner will be announced at the end of the meeting.
So, save the date and hope to see you all there!!!
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Insight's End of Spring Quarter Events
~ Pizza and Game Night Social ~ (Spring Break Meeting for those who are going afterwards)
Come for some Pizza and mingle with other Insight members.
When: Thursday March 6th at 6pm
Where: Pacific Hall 3500
~ Speaker from College of Optometry at Pacific University (located in Oregon)
When: Monday, March 10, 2008 at 8:00pm
Where: Multi-Purpose room at the new student center (where the financial aid, register, cashier is located)
Also, we trying to plan events for spring quarter and were wondering which event you would rather attend: Relay for Life or SCCO open house. Relay for Life is a 24-hr walk located at Rimac and our club would raise money for Cancer research and treatment. For the SCCO open house, we would drive up to SCCO, go on a tour, and meet faculty and students. Both are on the same day, April 12th. Please email us back and let us know which event you would rather participate in, so we can start planning it.
Come for some Pizza and mingle with other Insight members.
When: Thursday March 6th at 6pm
Where: Pacific Hall 3500
~ Speaker from College of Optometry at Pacific University (located in Oregon)
When: Monday, March 10, 2008 at 8:00pm
Where: Multi-Purpose room at the new student center (where the financial aid, register, cashier is located)
Also, we trying to plan events for spring quarter and were wondering which event you would rather attend: Relay for Life or SCCO open house. Relay for Life is a 24-hr walk located at Rimac and our club would raise money for Cancer research and treatment. For the SCCO open house, we would drive up to SCCO, go on a tour, and meet faculty and students. Both are on the same day, April 12th. Please email us back and let us know which event you would rather participate in, so we can start planning it.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Insight's Social + Kaplan OAT Info
How are you all doing? On Monday, February 11th, we are having a social. Also, a representative from Kaplan will be there to speak about the OAT courses they offer and how to get a discount if you are an official insight member. You'll have a chance to mingle with other pre-optometry students and ask any questions about optometry admissions, prerequisite classes, the field of optometry, shadowing experiences, etc. We will have application packets from NECO available, so let us know if you would like one. If you would like to become an official member, there's a fee of $5. In addition to the Kaplan OATs courses discount, other benefits include getting information about internships/job openings, qualification from scholarships given out at the end of the year, etc. You can pay the fee to Heidi Tao.
Here's the meeting info:
Date: Monday, Feb. 11th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Pac Hall 3500
Hope to see you all there!
Here's the meeting info:
Date: Monday, Feb. 11th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Pac Hall 3500
Hope to see you all there!
Thursday, January 10, 2008
New Minutes Posted
SUNY/NECO Spring Break Trip Info Session Notes ~ Jan. 10, 2008
SCCO Meeting ~ Jan. 14, 2008
SCCO Meeting ~ Jan. 14, 2008
Sunday, January 6, 2008
SCCO is coming back!!!
Dr. Munroe from SCCO (Southern CA College of Optometry) will be going over admissions, the OD program, and the field of optometry. So please mark your calendars and come to the meeting. Here is the meeting info:
Date: Monday ~ January 14, 2008
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Pacific Hall 3500
See you all there for the meeting and free food!!!
Date: Monday ~ January 14, 2008
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Pacific Hall 3500
See you all there for the meeting and free food!!!
Spring Break Info Meeting
Hey Insight Members,
We will be having an informative meeting for those who are interested in going on the Spring Break Trip on Thursday, Jan. 10th at 8 pm in Gallery B located in the Sungod Lounge. Here are a few details about the trip:
- Date of Trip: Sunday March 23rd - Saturday March 29th ?
- Location: SUNY & NECO
- Cost: $650 (for ticket, hotel, and $200 for food/spending money)
- Deposit: $100 (non-refundable) by Friday Jan. 18, 2007 (2nd week of
winter quarter)
One of our members we went on the trip last year will be there to tell you about her experience. So, come if you are interested in going or have any questions about the trip.
We will be having an informative meeting for those who are interested in going on the Spring Break Trip on Thursday, Jan. 10th at 8 pm in Gallery B located in the Sungod Lounge. Here are a few details about the trip:
- Date of Trip: Sunday March 23rd - Saturday March 29th ?
- Location: SUNY & NECO
- Cost: $650 (for ticket, hotel, and $200 for food/spending money)
- Deposit: $100 (non-refundable) by Friday Jan. 18, 2007 (2nd week of
winter quarter)
One of our members we went on the trip last year will be there to tell you about her experience. So, come if you are interested in going or have any questions about the trip.
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