Hey readers! One of my favorite leisure activities is reading for pleasure. However, as a student, it can be hard to find time to read anything other than a textbook. This summer, I found an author that I really love and got back into reading again. I ended up reading so many books this summer! … Continue reading Allie’s Reading List: Summer 2019
Hey readers! Today I want to share with you what I keep in my backpack for OT school. I like to be prepared, so I carry lots of *seemingly unnecessary* things with me at all times. But I swear, it all comes in handy! I am always the girl who has spare pens and Bandaids. … Continue reading What’s in my Backpack for OT School?
Hey readers! Lots of my followers are about to embark on their OT school journeys, so I thought that this would be a fitting post as we head into the fall. First of all, congratulations! You have chosen an amazing profession and you should be so proud of getting into OT school. Whether you are … Continue reading Preparing for your First Day of OT School
Hey readers! It has been a while since I have posted a Journal Club Discussion, and I have decided to change up the format. The goal of these blog posts is to start a conversation about topics in occupational therapy that interest me and my readers. It is really important to practice evidence-based OT for … Continue reading Journal Club Discussion #20: Occupational Deprivation Among Refugees
Hey readers! Today I want to talk about burnout. A lot of people throw around the term "burnout", so I first want to clarify what it truly means. Burnout is a feeling of mental, emotional, and physical fatigue, often caused by continued stress over a long period of time. Healthcare providers are especially prone to … Continue reading Experiencing Burnout as an OT Student
Hey readers! The White Mountains is truly one of my favorite places on this earth. Since I was little, my family has been going there every summer for vacation. Now, it has become a tradition and a place that brings so many feelings of nostalgia. I can't recommend traveling there enough! My family always goes … Continue reading The Travel Diaries: The White Mountains, NH
Hey readers! I just took my last final and I am officially done with the summer semester. (Yay!) This semester has been a whirlwind. The summer semester is condensed into 12 weeks, with 2 of those weeks dedicated to splinting lab and fieldwork. The two classes that I took this semester were OT in Physical … Continue reading OT in Physical Dysfunction
Hey readers! Let's talk about giving blood. I posted an instagram story of myself giving blood a couple of months ago, and it sparked a conversation about whether or not you guys donate blood regularly. And if not, why? Some of the barriers that we discussed include the weight requirement, iron levels, sexual partners, and … Continue reading Donating Blood: Why & How
Hey readers! If you didn't know, I am obsessed with the musical Hamilton. Ever since I met my boyfriend, he and his family have been raving about it. We listen to the sound track on long car rides and we have entered the Hamilton lottery to win tickets about 1,000 times. Sadly, tickets are super … Continue reading The Travel Diaries: 24 Hours in NYC & Hamilton
Hey readers! It feels like so long since I last posted an OT advice post! I recently completed my third out of five level I fieldwork placements. Level I fieldworks are essentially an opportunity to observe OT in various settings. Level I students cannot provide or assist in therapy, however there are lots of ways … Continue reading How to Make the Most of Level I Fieldwork
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