OT Masters Occupational Therapy Personal Purpose Help
- Robert Edinger
- Oct 6
- 3 min read
I was born and raised in Mississippi and now live in ____, Florida. I hold a B.S. degree in Biology awarded by _____ University, Florida in 2003. My goal is to complete the M.O.T. egree so that I can be an agent for positive change in the lives of others.
I am a farm girl, brought up with my two brothers in an environment where physical work was a natural part of life from early childhood. I was regarded as intelligent, but this was demonstrated in practical ways rather than academically. I did not extend myself at high school and I merely ‘coasted’ while there. My family’s ambitions for me extended only as far as marriage and motherhood but I harbored dreams of college.
Following an early and short marriage, I joined the Navy. I became one of the very first females to work as a machinery repairperson. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the service. I served for four years, including service at sea and deployment in the first Gulf War. My service taught me effective teamwork, self-discipline and adaptability which have served me well since leaving.
When I left the Navy, I pursued my college ambition and chose Biology as my major because I appreciate how the body is a sophisticated and complex machine, and this fascinates me enormously as I continued to learn. I now have a better understanding of how I ‘work’ and I have enjoyed my studies enormously.
Once I graduated, however, I was not sure what career or field I wanted to pursue, so I began working diverse jobs to explore my options. At one point, for example, I served as a ‘compensation adjuster’ with an insurance company, working to determine due compensation based on a host of factors, primarily the medical care of injured workers. I became aware of the often-serious consequences of injuries and the therapies available to assist patients. In this capacity I became aware of the enormous value of occupational therapy, and it struck me that this was a way in which I could ‘make a difference’ in the lives of others in a direct and fundamentally sustainable way. I undertook extensive research into the profession by talking to various OTs and observing them after work as much as possible. I concluded that this was an ideal career choice for me, indeed more a vocation than a choice. I am extremely excited at the prospect of studying, qualifying, and practicing. I also carefully researched the programs available and concluded that the program at ____ University is the ideal ‘fit’ for my needs.
I have carefully considered the qualities required of an effective occupational therapist and genuinely believe that I possess them. I have a deeply held desire to help people and to assist them in helping themselves. I am a determined listener, patient, and I relate well to others. With a creative, ‘hands on’ approach to problem solving, I also take pride in my sense of humor. I have happily worked and socialized with people of many diverse cultural and social backgrounds during my volunteer service, professionally paid work, and as a student.
If selected to attend your especially creative and distinguished Occupational Therapy program, I will apply myself fully to excel as a student and become equipped to distinguish myself as an especially caring and effective occupational therapist in the future.
MOT Masters Occupational Therapy Personal Purpose Help
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