I first heard about Occupational Therapy (OT) when I was in the twelfth grade. I was talking with my mother about where I should go to college and what I should study to best utilize my strengths. She told me about Occupational Therapy which seemed to be a perfect fit for me. I recognized this right away because I love to help other people, especially those who cannot easily help themselves. I love getting to know people and building relationships with them. I realized that Occupational Therapy would be a very rewarding, challenging, and worthwhile career for me to pursue. My mother worked at a children’s home for those with severe disabilities. She often told me stories of how challenging yet wonderful the children were. She loved her job, and I think her love …show more content…
For example, I once babysat a little boy with Down Syndrome. Although I did not know yet what OT was, his homework was to cut out pieces of paper and to draw shapes for his therapist. I helped him work on it while I babysat, and
I was unknowingly doing Occupational Therapy! Additionally, I have had the opportunity to work with other handicapped children and am anxious to continue learning so that I will become an effective therapist. In each of my job experiences, I needed lots of patience, which I think is good preparation for this profession. I am a middle child of six and have learned, as part of such a large family, to be flexible and easygoing. I am a very hard worker and try my best at everything. My diligence in high school awarded me the honor of Valedictorian. It has also landed me on the Dean’s List every semester at my university. I think that the combination of enthusiasm, flexibility, patience and sheer hard work will allow me to become an excellent therapist. Additionally, I am excited to continue to take advantage of the many educational