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Jim's work combines: Education, Science, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Westmoor High School
Bachelor's Degree
Occupational Therapy
Skyline College
Bachelor's Degree
Occupational Therapy
College of San Mateo
Graduate Degree
Occupational Therapy
San Jose State University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Occupational Therapist:
Bachelor's Degree: Occupational Therapy
Bachelor's Degree: Occupational Therapy
Graduate Degree: Occupational Therapy
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I had to move away from home to go to the university that had the degree I was seeking.
2.
I was married and then had a child during my college years.
3.
I had to work for free for 6 months during my internship and then had to work at night and the weekends to pay for living expenses.
4.
I injured my knee in college and had to search for a non-invasive way to heal it.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Teachers:
You might not be suited for this profession.
How I responded:
I heard that there were a few professors and Occupational Therapy preceptors who felt that I might not be suited for this profession. I kept my eye on the prize and didn't let any naysayers get in my way. I was determined to become an OT.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I had to take out a student loan to pay for my education.
I did not have anyone in my family circle who went to college, or even encouraged me to go to college.