My entire life I have been surrounded and encouraged by people to care for others. For instance, my mother works in health care as a hospice and home health aid. When she gets home from work I can tell in the way she talks about her occupation that she is thrilled to help her clients live happier and healthier lives. This has led me to want a career that would directly work with people, and watch patients grow independently. In high school I did some research to what careers that would offer just that.…
Consultant Summary Sydney is a very busy college student. Between juggling school assignments and work, in the midst of all of her responsibilities she has always seen the importance of exercise. Sydney’s main issue with her exercise routine was that she felt she didn’t have a way to keep herself accountable for her workouts. She wanted to implement a workout log system that would motivate her to go to the gym at least four times a week.…
Personal Statement For the longest time I aspired to be an Occupational Therapist. A month ago, I noticed that wasn’t the journey I desired to take. I kept asking myself, “why?” what made me heartfelt about that career in the first place?…
As a child, when someone asked what I wanted to be when I grew up I would always answer that I want to help people. I might not have known at the time what the field of occupational therapy entailed, but I now know this is the field that will allow me to achieve my dreams of touching as many lives as I can. I believe that the best way to do great things is to make difference in someone else’s life and to love what you do. I believe that occupational therapy is the way I can truly make a difference and I can’t wait to be part of such a tremendously rewarding and diverse career by working closely with people and helping them progress closer to their goals of living an independent life My interest in occupational therapy began while pursuing…
The Sociology behind Occupational Therapy I have been intrigued by occupational therapy since I was in eighth grade. My younger sister participated in speech therapy and I saw the enormous impact therapy had on her. I knew I wanted to help someone like my sister’s therapist had helped her. Everything I have done since eighth grade has been to prepare me for graduate school.…
Throughout my whole life, I’ve always been the kid thought about their future. I didn’t just fly by the seat of my pants; I had a purpose behind everything I did. I’ve day dreamed about my future job and college ever since I can remember. However, I never would've guessed that I could find such a perfect fit of a job for myself. I’ve always known I wanted to help people and work with children.…
Because I wanted to get a well-rounded experience and more exposure of the Occupational Therapy career, I have volunteered and worked in a variety of health care facilities. I have shadowed professionals and volunteered at a hand therapy specialty center and at an inpatient rehabilitation center. Additionally, I worked as a therapy aide at an outpatient rehabilitation center. I have been exposed to different aspects of the profession by seeking out multiple rehabilitation settings. Volunteering and working as a therapy aide has been very influential for me to know that I want to pursue Occupational Therapy as my career.…
Becoming an Occupational Therapy Assistant has been a big ambition for several years now. By researching and talking to people in this field, I have decided to make this my career. My passion is to help people by seeing them progress and recover from their injuries or disabilities. Helping them to be more independent and relying on themselves. I am a very family and church-oriented person.…
At first I didn’t want to be an occupational therapist assistant. I had dreams of becoming a nurse and following my passion of science. I became a certified nursing assistant in hopes of becoming a nurse then began to realize I didn’t like nursing as much as I assumed I would, but this exposed me to occupational therapy. I quickly realized I wanted to be an occupational therapist assistant where I could see personally the results of my efforts, and spend more time with patients impacting their life, as the occupational therapist assistant impacted my residents. I have always loved helping others and empowering others to help themselves.…
Mrs. Morgan’s Feelings While preparing to go to the Public Assistance Office, Mrs. Morgan was feeling a slight dose of anxiety. I believe she felt this way because she woke up very early to get her children ready, and even dressed her baby the night before. I feel like she did these things to assure that she would be at the bus stop on time so she could get to the office. After boarding the bus without enough money and being called out by the bus driver in front of everybody, once Mrs. Morgan sat down, I believe she was feeling embarrassed and a bit overwhelmed as she cried during the bus ride and exited the bus through the side door because she could not bare to look the people in the other seats in the eye. Although a lady stood up for her…
My purpose in life is to serve others. My mother says this began at birth because I was such an easy baby so she could take care of my hyperactive and autistic brother; she says it is just naturally who I am, and I agree. This is the reason I chose to attend high school at St. Joseph’s Academy whose motto is “Not I, But We,” and whose mission includes “serving the dear neighbor without distinction.” This is also the reason I chose to attend a Jesuit University for my undergraduate career, as its mission incorporates making “decisions in the light of what is truly for… the service of those in need” as well as forming “men and women for others.” These ideals are my ideals, and I believe that this is what draws me to be an Occupational Therapist…
As I entered college, I knew I wanted to be an Occupational Therapist. I also knew that I must have a job while going to school because college tuition is expensive and my extra circular activity requires me to pay dues. I feel like my stress level nearly double since being in college. I remember my high school teacher telling my class that college is much harder. I think that they partially correct.…
Basketball is one of the most important aspect of my life because it helped me make friends and meet new people. Now, it serves as a catalyst in my decision to be a physical therapist because I saw many basketball players get injured and was interested in the rehabilitation process of the player. I was amazed how a physical therapist and an athletic trainer work together and help the athlete regain his mobility and strength after the injury. I will pursue a bachelor’s degree in health science. In order to achieve this goal, I will continue to attend Stockton University and take the required classes.…
I have always had a great interest in helping and working with others, as far back as I can remember. Having experienced personal problems at a young age made me have a deep perceptive beyond my years. My parents were teens and didn’t feel prepared to raise my siblings and me. As the second oldest I had to grow up fast with having the responsibility of being caretaker for my siblings. My childhood involved me with social workers that help me gain understanding of my brother who is Autistic.…
The first memories I have of summer are the ones I spent at Camp Kaleidoscope. These fond memories of spending time outside in the sprinklers, putting on plays, and of course playing with the hermit crabs and guinea pig. My interest of animals grew from these experiences. My love for animals still existed greatly but it has expanded to wanting to help people as well. This is why I choose to study physical therapy next year at Northeastern University.…