From An OT Student's Eyes

Two week into elections, and four more to go. I can't believe I am on this journey again. I've built some great relationships across the nation with OT and got involved in some awesome projects. My newest project is one for our state association...

I started my first Level II fieldwork placement yesterday, a week behind most of my other classmates. The wait was well worth it. I have TWO wonderful fieldwork educators, and will have an opportunity to work with children in various schools, with varying...

When researching the role of the student representative to the Commission on Education, I went to the AOTA website to find information and this is what I found: Commission on Education The Commission on Education (COE) is one of the standing...

Some of you may remember that I ran for an Assembly of Student Delegates position last year, and unfortunately for me, I did not win. However, this did not break my spirit for dedication to AOTA, and I am back again and running for a position that is...

It is almost ridiculous how long it has been since I made a post - but alas, school wins in the time war. As I moves towards the end of the semester I find myself thinking about two things that I think all students can relate to: 1- Do I know enough to...

As the election process is coming to a close this week, I found it pertinent to reflect on my time as a candidate. When I began this process, I had no idea how lief-changing it would be. No matter the result of the election, I have developed some great...

I have been cooped up in my house all day today (along with the rest of the northeast) as a blizzard is pounding the area. Although the weather outside is not the most pleasant, it gave me some time to catch up on some reading as well as read some articles...

As the semester is coming to a close (only one more final tomorrow!), I have spent a lot of time thinking about why I wanted to become involved in AOTA and ASD and what assets I would bring to the steering committee. I have never been one who finds...

I had the pleasure of spending this past weekend in Louisville at the AOTA/NBCOT Student Conclave. When I first heard about this opportunity in August, I knew that I wanted to attend. I have been participating in national organizations for awhile now...

I am enrolled in a Research in Occupational Therapy course this semester. I was excited to take it because I have always been interested in research and statistics. Although the content is tough at times, I have learned so much and this is a great foundation...

I have always loved to write and when I heard about the blogs on the OT Connections page, I was thrilled. I knew this would be a great opportunity to put my ideas "to paper" and have others comment on them. The next step was deciding on a topic...