Right now, I'm a first-year OT student. I'm relieved that I survived a very intense first semester.* The second-year students said that it gets easier after the first semester, and I hope they're right. I attend classes full-time, and it's pretty tiring to commute an hour everyday to and from school. Studying and doing schoolwork takes up most of my time, so I can't really work part-time. When I can, I try to get some exercise or spend time with my friends.
When I was a senior at Stony Brook, I first heard about OT. After graduating from college, I decided to work as a case planner for a year before going to grad school to study OT. One of the reasons why I chose this profession is because this is the perfect career path for me. I believe that independence is very important in life satisfaction. Thus, I want to help people overcome whatever obstacles they face so that they can achieve the most of their independence and live fulfilling lives.
*Fall 2010:
- Completed: preliminary fieldwork visits (hand therapy practice)
- Volunteer activities: NYSOTA Conference held at Columbia University
