Career

After two years in college, my major and my professional goals have not changed. I am currently majoring in Exercise Science with a plan to attend Physical Therapy School to become a Physical Therapist. So far in college, I have taken multiple courses that have supported my professional goals. Some of those courses that I have already taken or are currently take are “Movement is Medicine”, “Abnormal Psychology”, “Anatomy 3300”, and “Adult Exercise Programming – Implantation”.  Some other courses that I will be taking in the future that will help advance my goals will be “Comprehensive Laboratory in Exercise Science” and “Promoting Behavior Change in Sport, Leisure, & Exercise”. Over my two years of being at Ohio State, I have been in numerous clubs and organizations. But the three organizations that have supported my professional goals are BuckeyeThon General Body, Pre PT/OT Club, and Mount. Each of these organizations have supported and taught me skills in leadership, communication, and understanding the value of other individuals I work with. Even though I have had a lot of support through academics and extra-curriculars at OSU, two mentors that have helped me with my professional goals are my mom, Jennifer, and Andrea. My mom has been a Physical Therapist for over 25 years and has a lot of knowledge and understanding of the profession. She has helped me in so many ways especially with my questions about physical therapy or about classes that she believes would be the most beneficial for me in the profession. Andrea is a physical therapist that just graduated from physical therapy school this past May. Over this past Christmas break, I observed Andrea at her work for 2 weeks. She has provided me with the opportunity to be in a physical therapy office and has explained certain exercises and treatments to me. She has allowed to ask questions about what she does each day and what the profession would look like after graduation. Also, she has sat down with me to go through possible physical therapy schools I could apply to. Both of my mentors have connected me with multiple opportunities and support that align with my goals. Overall, I have had numerous experiences and opportunities that have supported my professional goals.