What got me into OT!?

Morgan and Me

The first time things began to "click" for me was my senior year of high school. The opportunity to become friends with Morgan encouraged me to find a profession where I would be able to provide appropriate interventions that empower people to be their most independent selves. The more we got to know one another, the more inspired I was by her independence. I was aware that Morgan was blind, but each day I became furthermore impressed. Although this was a "rough" time in my life, I always received so much joy from being able to positively impact Morgan's day, no matter how minuscule it may have been!

My Cabin Group from the Year I was a Head Counselor 

I began researching careers that fell under the "helping professions" once I got to college. When an undergraduate advisor informed me about occupational therapy, I knew I was headed in the right direction. Eventually, I chose the undergraduate major of therapeutic recreation where I was able to participate in camps developed for children with multiple disabilities. I was hooked from the very first camp! In addition to these life-changing opportunities, another course required me to do a site visit with an occupational therapist. At this point, I was bound and determined to make such a rewarding profession my eventual reality! I am excited and grateful to be working toward this goal, and can't wait to see what my time in school holds!