Narrative: Pursuing Myself As A Pediatric Occupational Therapy

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In ten years from now I see myself being a pediatric occupational therapist. Also being graduated in five years with my bachelor’s and master’s degree from college. I feel determined that I can become my occupation. While pursuing my career still in college, I can face obstacles like not being able to pay college financially, academic status and I could lose interest. These challenges are significant to me because I know these are realistic and could happen, but I will overcome them by constantly reminding myself how far I have gotten and that things don’t come easy. While being in college I know tuition is high. Tuition is a struggle for me and my parents. I don’t come from a wealthy family, but at this moment I could pay for college. Not

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