My plan after I finish my undergraduate degree is to work at a high school as an athletic trainer or in a physical therapist clinic for a year. During that time I will either complete my last few prerequisites in order to apply for a PT program. Shadowing is another tool I can utilize to ensure I am making the right decision for me; shadowing exposes you to exactly what you would be encountering on a daily basis, it can be one of the best tools when choosing the right career. Becoming a physical therapist allows me to turn my passion(in medicine) into a lifelong purpose—restoring movement, joy, and hope in every step of somebody's healing. Overall I want to help athletes who have sustained injuries detrimental to their athletic career, help them overcome them, and return to their passion. Helping children is extremely fulfilling because they are so eager to get better and so willing to learn.
Volunteering at places like Riley's Children Hospital and shadowing at outpatient facilities has helped confirm this career is something I am passionate about, and want to continue pursuing.
