Occupational Therapy: Masters vs. Doctorate

Masters of OT or OT Doctorate? Which is right for you?

How I Study for Neuro

Neuroscience. Just the word is intimidating. But it doesn't have to be! Lucky for me I have a passion for the brain and all of its intricacies, and because of that, I took many neuroscience classes in undergrad (FSU didn't have a neuroscience degree until I graduated which is why my degree is in Psychology...) … Continue reading How I Study for Neuro →

What is Hippotherapy?

What is hippotherapy? First of all, hippo = HORSE! Not hippopotamus! (Therapeutic use of a hippopotamus would be quite interesting though) ["hippos" in Greek means "horse"] "The term hippotherapy refers to how occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech language pathology professionals use evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning in the purposeful manipulation of equine movement to … Continue reading What is Hippotherapy? →

Dealing with Negativity

We all know how easy it is to list the negative things about ourselves or the situations that we find ourselves in. "I'm tired, I'm stressed, I don't want to read the 20 chapters we were assigned this week, I don't want to meet my group for our project, I gained 5 pounds and it's … Continue reading Dealing with Negativity →

2019 Goals

My goals and intentions for 2019!

1st Term Recap and Tips

OT school is hard, so here are a few ways that I managed to make it through first term

OT School Interview Questions and Tips

Interviewing can be a pretty nerve-wracking experience, especially when it comes to something that you're very passionate about- like getting into OT school! And like most things, preparing in advance is a sure fire way to help ease nerves and set you up for success. So I've put together a list of interview questions, both … Continue reading OT School Interview Questions and Tips →

First Week of OT School

I feel overwhelmed. I think all of us felt overwhelmed. After four months being out of school, getting back into the swing of things was a little more complicated than I thought it would be. My first week of school started with orientation; we all dressed up and rolled in at 8:30 am and honestly, … Continue reading First Week of OT School →

How to Apply to OT School

Grad school applications. Just hearing those words brings back thoughts of long nights, a plethora of tabs open on my web browser, and checklists upon checklists in my journal. Applying to graduate school is a long and hard process, but being organized and being aware of what you're up for can make the process much … Continue reading How to Apply to OT School →