Diana, It sounds like you have the right reasons for pursuing OT. I have recently finished my program and will be taking my certification exam in the next month. I have had a few moments where I have had some doubts about the OT program with on class or another. I did not fully understand OT and what it encompasses until after my fieldworks. I had bits and pieces but couldn't put it all together. I had a good idea but practicing it puts everything into perspective. I finally feel like I have a clue as to what it means to practice OT, not just going through the motions but incorporating the theries. I am sure you already get hit with the question of what OT is? I get it all the time and my answer is constantly changing. I usually stick with the generic answer of ADL's and the holistic approach, but It is quite a bit more than that. I love the idea that this profession can be very broad as you need it to be until you find that area or niche that is perfect for you. Well I have ramble! d on long enough. Good luck
----- Original Message ----- From: Diana Chang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Saturday, September 27, 2003 5:45 pm Subject: [OTlist] New member > Dear OT members, > > I'm new. I recently join OTlist. My name is Diana, and I'm > undergraduate student majoring biology and concentrating on OT > track. I can see myself as an occupational therapist because of > the hurdles that I have in the past, has given me this obstacles > to wanting to help the disabilities. I have a great empathize for > people with disability and have the strength to help them to > achieve their goals and their potential. I feel as though that my > experiences throughout the situations can help and guide them. > > My goal here is to contribute my experience and knowledge that > will provide me with opportunities to advance and grow on > occupational therapy field. > > I hope to learn more about each one of you and each one of your > experience as an occupational therapist. > > > > > > > di (; > > f I advance, follow me. If I stop, push me. If I fall, inspire me. > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search *****************************��********************************** To remove yourself from the OTnow mail list, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message, indicate what address you want removed from OTnow - List messages are archived at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] *****************************��***********************************
