I am a Filipino woman, born and raised in the Philippines and now living in Las Vegas. I speak fluent English, Tagalog, and Cebuano. I have lived in the United States since I was eighteen and I will earn my B.S. degree in Kinesiology this coming May 2015. My GPA is 3.2.
From the age of sixteen, my ambition has been to become an Occupational Therapist. As a highly motivated individual with a passion for human motion and physical activity, I am eager to embark on the next phase of my education by pursuing a master's in occupational therapy. I have always been fascinated by the ways in which the human body moves and the factors that contribute to its functioning and dysfunction. This interest led me to complete a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology where I gained valuable knowledge and skills that are highly relevant to the master's program in OT. I am excited to continue my academic journey in a field that aligns with my passions and career aspirations.
My experience of meeting wounded and injured soldiers whilst serving in Iraq increased and re-fired my determination to become an Occupational Therapist and make a direct and profound difference in the lives of my fellow veterans by helping them to achieve as much as they can. I have also volunteered at our local hospital since leaving the Army and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience of helping staff and patients.
I am aware that technical knowledge about the human body, and the equipment available to assist patients, is not all that is needed to become an effective Occupational Therapist. Just as important is empathy and an ability to assess and make sense of the patient’s individual personality, characteristics, and attitudes. A good therapist must be able to project an unfailingly positive attitude, encourage the client through personal warmth to tackle achievable challenges and test their boundaries even though they may be fearful or lack confidence. I possess the empathy and caring attitude necessary to succeed with my clients, helping them to achieve maximum independence. Occupational therapy is less a career choice than a vocation for me and I am passionate about the pursuit of this vocation.
If selected for a master's degree program in Occupational Therapy, I hope to develop a focus on the hands and go on to become a certified hand therapist. I am aware that there will be many well-qualified applicants for the MS OT program. However, I possess all the necessary personal qualities combined with a genuine passion for the subject to enable me to excel in the program and make meaningful contributions to class discussions.
Thank you for considering my application.
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