“I want to enjoy my career so much that I wake up every morning doing what I love.” These are the words that I constantly told myself before I knew exactly what I was meant to do with my life. When I came across Occupational Therapy, I knew right away that it was the career meant for me. Being an Occupational Therapist gives me the opportunity to wake up every morning and change lives. Nothing would make me happier than working closely with people of all ages, teaching skills that provide them with the best quality of life possible. I am committed to helping people live independently and with confidence. The ability to help someone do something for the first time or something they never thought possible is not only fulfilling but also a privilege.
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In high school, I began volunteering at an elementary school because of the honor societies that I was a part of. I enjoyed it so much that I continued volunteering following high school. It opened my eyes to how different inabilities affect a child’s learning. Some had learning impairments where they needed additional help with reading, writing or math that I assisted with. Some had difficulties with fine motor skills like the tripod grasp, holding scissors properly, tying laces or using buttons. Others had difficulties concentrating and staying on task. Working with these children allowed me to use my patience, compassion and playfulness. I effectively connected with them by making our time together fun and engaging. It is my hope that I will have this same impact on patients in my future career, knowing how to treat patients with the same or similar difficulties.
I truly believe my studies, observation, volunteer, professional experiences and personal story demonstrate why I am an excellent candidate to pursue graduate studies at your institution. My work-ethic, compassion, communication and interpersonal skills will help me to put my patients first. My passion for a career in Occupational Therapy has not decreased over the years, instead it has grown even stronger. I am confident that I will gain the knowledge and required training to help patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and
In high school, I began volunteering at an elementary school because of the honor societies that I was a part of. I enjoyed it so much that I continued volunteering following high school. It opened my eyes to how different inabilities affect a child’s learning. Some had learning impairments where they needed additional help with reading, writing or math that I assisted with. Some had difficulties with fine motor skills like the tripod grasp, holding scissors properly, tying laces or using buttons. Others had difficulties concentrating and staying on task. Working with these children allowed me to use my patience, compassion and playfulness. I effectively connected with them by making our time together fun and engaging. It is my hope that I will have this same impact on patients in my future career, knowing how to treat patients with the same or similar difficulties.
I truly believe my studies, observation, volunteer, professional experiences and personal story demonstrate why I am an excellent candidate to pursue graduate studies at your institution. My work-ethic, compassion, communication and interpersonal skills will help me to put my patients first. My passion for a career in Occupational Therapy has not decreased over the years, instead it has grown even stronger. I am confident that I will gain the knowledge and required training to help patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and