This is my second year studying away from home in West Malaysia. Two years have passed in a blink of eyes. I am Kathie, currently doing first year degree in Bachelor of Optometry in UCSI University. Why did I choose optometry and why did I go to UCSI University? Back then, I didn't know, still wondering on my future path. I happened to hear about UCSI University Bachelor of Optometry course from my classmates one day after SPM which triggered my interest and passion to choose it as a temporary goal. Coming all the way from Sarawak to Kuala Lumpur was tiring and costly. The flight ticket price seldom went lower than RM 100 especially when I needed a trip. In the first few months of Foundation, I was suffering homesickness. I was quite upset for staying alone in hostel while most of my friends went home on weekend. Luckily, I could meet my family members in video call which somehow eased my stress. My roommate's company also somehow comforted me a lot.
Back to the question on why I chose to study optometry, I had been wanted to pick a field that I am more familiar with. I was diagnosed of around +8.00 D axial hypermetropia by the age of two and a half. Luckily my nanny found something wrong on me and had my Dad brought me to an ophthalmologist or else it may permanently impair my eye development and vision. I have been meeting ophthalmologist and optician annually since then. I guess now you know what I mean by "familiar". Optometrist is between optician and ophthalmologist in rank. Now I guess I like this profession. It is quite interesting in conducting eye checking and using the instrument. I may be aiming on setting up my own practice in long term.
Back to the question on why I chose to study optometry, I had been wanted to pick a field that I am more familiar with. I was diagnosed of around +8.00 D axial hypermetropia by the age of two and a half. Luckily my nanny found something wrong on me and had my Dad brought me to an ophthalmologist or else it may permanently impair my eye development and vision. I have been meeting ophthalmologist and optician annually since then. I guess now you know what I mean by "familiar". Optometrist is between optician and ophthalmologist in rank. Now I guess I like this profession. It is quite interesting in conducting eye checking and using the instrument. I may be aiming on setting up my own practice in long term.
I am satisfied with the facilities available in the campus, like the computer lab, the library, the discussion rooms, the study area, a few cafes,photocopy shops and Family Mart. I often photocopy my lecture notes and assignment at the photocopy shop since I can't afford for a printer. Studying in the library really help me to concentrate well. We always have group discussion about presentation and assignment in the discussion room. Sometimes, we conduct study group in the discussion room. The information resources in the library are the perfect reference for our assignment, revision and tutorials.
I am a nerd and definitely a bookworm. I love reading ( reading material depends on mood, usually online) and random drawing ( draw and paint whatever that comes to my mind). This year, I pick up baking cookies and cakes in semester break and will like to try on more new recipes. I watch TV series like Two Broke Girls and Young Sheldon which are my favourite. I love them and sometimes refresh my mind with them while studying. Max and Sheldon always cracks me into laughter and sometimes teach me something I will never find on textbooks. I watch movies from many countries. Currently my favourite movie is Bad Genius and How to Train Your Dragon series for animation movie.
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