Outreach Program

The UC Berkeley School of Optometry is offering an Outreach Program to provide mentorships for FORESIGHT MEMBERS. Each mentoree will be paired with a current first-year student from Berkeley Optometry. Your mentor can provide information that will help you decide if the profession is right for you, and will also guide you through the application process. You can also arrange a time to shadow your mentor at school!

If you're interested in a mentor, please send an email to calgirl08@gmail.com. Please also include the supplemental information outlined below so that we may pair you with an appropriate mentor.

Please include the following information in your email:

  • Full name
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Graduation year
  • Undergraduate institution and major
  • Which of the following objectives best describes your needs?
    • General information about the profession
    • Assistance with OAT preparation
    • Admissions information
    • Essay assistance
    • Shadowing a Berkeley Optometry student
  • How would you prefer to interact with your mentor:
    • Email only
    • Email and phone
    • Mostly email with occasional meetings
    • Occasional meetings
    • Frequent meetings
  • Whether you have any other requests related to the mentorship process.

Thank you for your interest! We will contact you ASAP to introduce your mentor.