My OT Story: By Irma
Finding my calling for occupational therapy has been a journey I will never forget! Volunteering for different hospitals and facilities has opened my eyes to the many amazing things OT has to offer...
View ArticleMy OT Story: By Anita Niehues
I was fortunate to work in an early intervention program seeing a little boy who had not yet developed speech. He and his family were dealing with a condition that created extra cerebrospinal fluid....
View ArticleMy OT Story: By Alyssa Locso
When I was in college, I was figuring out what I wanted to do. I went to the career center and saw a binder called “Occupational Therapy”. I opened the binder and read “Occupational therapists help...
View ArticleMy OT Story: By Emily Devey
I was first inspired to be an OT after attending Special Camp and meeting an OT (Jiane) that took me under her wing. That week taught me to appreciate the simple things in life and be joyful for the...
View ArticleMy OT Story: By Bao Hoang
My name is Bao and I am currently a student at West Coast University in Los Angeles. The faculty and student body have been wonderful. I couldn’t have asked for a better start to my OT journey. By:...
View ArticleMy OT Story: Phoebe Yam
During my Level 1 fieldwork I was at a pediatric clinic. One of the children I saw was born without a corpus collosum. The first day I met him he was working on independent sitting and trunk control...
View ArticleMy OT Story: By Shelby
After working with children as a preschool teacher I saw the wonderful work of OT. That’s when I knew I wanted to help children and people of all ages succeed in everyday living through meaningful...
View ArticleMy OT Story: By Anonymous
I didn’t know how wonderful OT is or what it was when I moved here from the Philippines. I am so glad I was able to learn about OT and now I am on my way to becoming an Occupational Therapist. I’m so...
View ArticleMy OT Story: By Carol Huang
I completed my undergrad degree and didn’t know what to do with my life. A random afternoon, I was on Facebook and read a status about my friend and her OT program. I researched what OT was, and my...
View ArticleMy OT Story: By Francette Castilla
One favorite story of mine is from my Level 1 fieldwork site. I got the chance to collaborate with the OT and create a low impact hula dance intervention for a patient who had a stroke. The...
View ArticleMy OT Story: By Raechal Jacala
I’d like to thank my OT education for giving me the knowledge about occupation across the lifespan. I’ve been able to apply that knowledge every day, whether it be helping my grandma who has dementia...
View ArticleMy OT Story: By Amy
I became an OT to of course help others and didn’t know how much OT would end up helping me. I got diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis on my Level 2 fieldwork before I ever took the NBCOT exam. This was...
View ArticleMy OT Story: By Anonymous
I got into occupational therapy thanks to my mentor in the field who inspired me to pursue this degree! I hope to learn and grow into a competent occupational therapist like her! By: Anonymous
View ArticleMy OT Story: By Melanie Doi
Working with children at the Blind Children’s learning Center in Santa Ana has inspired me to live life to the fullest and be grateful for everything I have. These children live life every day with a...
View ArticleMy OT Story: Sherry Younesi
When I volunteered at OT facilities and saw the lifelong impact of what an occupational therapist does, it furthered my love and admiration for the field. That, coupled with the amazing faculty I met...
View ArticleMy OT Story: By Caitlin
With San Jose State students and faculty from the PT Department, I was able to travel to Finland to take seminars with other allied health students from around the world. It was an amazing experience...
View ArticleMy OT Story: Michelle
What a small world! Since I have entered OT I have realized what an amazing and connected field this is. I once missed the train and decided I would ride my bike around San Jose for an hour. I found a...
View ArticleMy OT Story: By Jillian Jones
I love working as an OT in the school system because I know school can be hard, or home life can be hard, and I can be a positive cheerleader in students’ lives. That is why I do it! By: Jillian Jones
View ArticleMy OT Story: By Gaby Belmonte
I was inspired to start a career in OT when my grandmother was prescribed services. I was a big part in her daily routine. Once I started doing observational hours in OT, my inspiration was reinforced...
View ArticleMy OT Story: By Kayla
OT school has connected me with a lot of wonderful supportive people that have allowed me to have a lot of fun while learning. By: Kayla
View ArticleMy OT Story: By Monica Ondriezek
The passion and pure love for the profession of each and every OT I have encountered is why this profession has made it to 100 years. I am honored and excited to be a part of a profession with such...
View ArticleMy OT Story: By Rondalyn Whitney
I met a teen who was struggling with 10th grade. He was failing math and science, and because of this had to stop participating in choir and lifeguarding. Working with the school, I helped them see...
View ArticleMy OT Story: By Jessica Perez
I volunteered in Vietnam after college and got to see teachers doing OT with their students. I was so moved by the love they showed and practical skills they shared. I hope one day to share OT abroad,...
View ArticleMy OT Story: By Jen Ohara
When I was nine, my grandfather had a stroke and became hemiplegic. The doctors said he would never regain movement. Slowly, he began to feed himself and do ADLs. It was because of the dedication and...
View ArticleMy OT Story: By Kathleen Shanfield
This year, I was honored with the OTAC Practice Award! I was humbled, surprised, excited, and so honored to receive this recognition. I am usually the one “giving” awards and bringing others up to the...
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