OT School: From Classroom to Level 2 Fieldwork

Bianca, Kat, Celia and Sarah discuss:What their OT lives look like currentlyExcitement about starting Level II FieldworkWhat is an OT pinning ceremony?Being a part of the inaugural doctorate program at West Coast University: https://westcoastuniversity.edu/programs/doctor-occupational-therapy.htmlFinishing up their didactic work for their programHardest parts of their school programFinding occupational balance between life and schoolTransitioning into Level 2 fieldworkGetting along well with their classmatesImportance of having faculty as leadersAddressing occupation-based and evidence-based challenges in fieldworkBeing involved in leadership and advocacy as a studentStudent Occupational Therapy Association: https://www.aota.org/Education-Careers/Students/SOTAs.aspxAssembly of Student Delegates: https://www.aota.org/Students.aspxCommittees: https://www.otaconline.org/community/committees (for those not in California, check your local state association website for their committees)Occupational Therapy Association of California Student Delegate: https://www.otaconline.org/community/committees/student-leadershipVolunteering: https://www.aota.org/AboutAOTA/Get-Involved/Leadership.aspxAttending conferences: https://www.aota.org/Conference-Events/annual-conference-2020.aspxhttps://www.wfot.org/events/wfot-congress-2022What excites them the most about occupational therapy?Where they think they will be in 10 years?Best advice that they were givenTheir advice for other students