Physical Therapy Narrative

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I have a vivid memory of when I first idealized physical therapy as my dream career. During my freshman year at Emory University, when I was search of guidance of a career path, I met with a career advisor, Shawn. Shawn was extraordinarily personable; before I knew it I was telling him about my interests, values and inspirations. When the topic of careers finally arose, I talked about my interest in occupational therapy. Shawn stated that the career sounded like a good fit for me, because he knew I enjoyed helping people improve themselves. Next, he asked me if I ever considered physical therapy, maybe working with children or athletes. He also knew of my adoration for children and my obsession for sports and physical activity. I had

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