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Occupational therapists treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities which help individuals accomplish day-to-day tasks. Occupational therapists is treatment to help people as independently as possible Occupational therapists help people of all ages of fully engaged in their daily lives, from their work and recreation to activities of daily living like getting dressed, cooking, eating and driving. Therapists teach these patients skills such as…

Why College is valuable. High School is a lot of your education, if you don't do good, you won't have the best chances of getting into a good college. If you don't go to a good college you won't get a good education, if you don't get proper education, you won't get a good job. Without a proper job money could be an issue, and money is an absolute necessity when living on your own. College is important because one can become closer with their family, have a better job, and become more wealthy in…

How Agreeable are the Secrets of Successful College Students? “Secrets of the Most Successful College Students,” by Annie Murphy Paul presents the reader with ideas that change their perspective about college courses. The article further explains the experiences of different college students, and how they became successful in their journey to a career. Annie Murphy Paul states in her first paragraph that evidence “...suggests that the most significant thing about college is not where you go,…

In 2011 I gained admission into North Dakota State University, mentally I was not ready for college. Being accepted into North Dakota State University was a dream I was excited to leave high school. However, when I arrived on campus my first semester it was not how I expected it to be, classes got difficult and I had no family support. Soon I begin to skip class and got depressed, with that my grades dropped, I owed financial aid money I had to Leave school second semester of my freshman year to…

The Benefits of Going Against the Grain Many people consider the idea of exploring Tibet. Volunteering with local communities, situated on the mountainsides of the Himalayan Range, sounds like an adventure. Volunteers have the opportunity to grasp the hardships of living in an entirely different atmosphere, and the lessons learned from such a diverse experience could change their perspective on many aspects of life at home. It could potentially change their work ethic, improve their social…

GOSH! I’m so sick of school. We barely get any breaks and the amount of pressure put on us due to all of the work is overwhelming. On our traditional school schedule we have short breaks and i’m always sluggish during classes, due to exhaustion of school. Also, during summer break we have to make up our snow days when we should be released until next year. Year round schooling is a good idea, because you get refreshed during the break, you have time to make up snow days, and you get to look back…

Starting with the first day we moved into our dorm we are greeted by new faces and take part in activities that would reserve a permanent place in our memories. Students arrived at Michigan State from different cities, different states, and even different countries, and we were placed in dorm rooms and worked to find our way to class. These students have different backgrounds and goals, and each had an idea for a career, but we all share the need to be able to communicate at a college level and…

Introduction Forensic psychology connects psychology and the justice system, and has become an important and critical discipline in the court system. The career in forensic psychology involves the application of the study of psychology and law to criminal behavior. The forensic psychologists focus on why some people deviate from societal norms to become criminals and outlaws. Forensic psychologists bridge the gaps in the study of psychology and the law with arduous practical…

I’ve lived my entire life in Indiana, as have my parents. My mom and dad were raised close to Monroe and went to Adams Central, where they met and fell in love. They ended up moving north to Fort Wayne where they had my sister and I. We began our schooling in FWCS, but we moved farther north to the tiny town of Huntertown later, which led to my sister and I switching to NACS for my high schooling and her middle and high schooling. Due to all of the events that have happened here in Indiana…

My Vision for America What’s your vision for America? Do you believe the changes you want to see are possible? America has been on the rise since the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, making it free from Great Britain. Thousands of people work each day to make this country the way it is today. Some citizens are pessimistic and believe that our nation will never reach the greatness they wish to see. My vision for America is bright and full of hope for the future because I believe…