What is AOTA Conference like? Is it worth going? | My first time as an OT student

On the fence about going to AOTA Conference as a current occupational therapy student? In this episode, I reflect on the time I first decided to attend AOTA conference. It can be intimidating and overwhelming with all the novelty and energy in the air ... not to mention the costs associated with attending the event. I believe it comes down to your goals, ambition, and intentions as to why you would like to attend the conference in the first place. Only you can decide what is "worth it" to you based on where you are on your OT journey. I hope that this episode can give you an idea of what to expect at AOTA Conference, especially as an OT student considering attending for the first time Timestamps: (0:55) 1st time navigating AOTA Conference in San Antonio, Texas (5:30) Attending from the OT student perspective (6:25) The most important part of conference (p.s. it's not the sessions!) (8:36) Trying to meet people is key; but definitely easier said than done (10:48) #1 spot to meet other occupational therapy students (12:28) Yes, it's expensive. But here's why I decided to go (13:51) Virtual vs in-person | EXPO hall experience (16:24) What are your goals for going? (17:31) Attending my second AOTA Conference in Kansas City, Missouri (19:00) Am I attending AOTA Conference in Orlando, Florida this year? (20:20) Overall advice if you are attending as an occupational therapy student Follow Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/once_upon_ot/