I am seeking a career change into a field with which I am already familiar in theory if not in practice. I am drawn to occupational therapy because my professional and academic background both serve as optimal foundations for the profession. Social work and psychology form the theoretical framework for occupational therapy, which incorporates tools, techniques, and theories from both. Similarly, my professional and volunteer work in group homes for the emotionally and developmentally disabled introduced me to special needs populations and the social services individuals require to maximize their potential. I have already helped many people like Brian find jobs of which they are proud, jobs that empower them, support them, and teach them. Becoming an occupational therapist is a natural next step for me also because of my demonstrated leadership experience: as a director of an after-school program for youth...
However, before I can serve the public I will need appropriate training and education. Seeking a graduate degree in occupational therapy is a huge step for someone who has already underwent several career shifts. Flexible, adaptable, energetic, and eager, I know I will succeed in my chosen field of study and I look forward to helping individuals like Brian to reach their highest potential. I also look forward to contributing to the academic community at the university by my participating fully in campus life as well as in classroom discussions. I believe I will be a valuable asset to the academic community there; thank you for your consideration.
Hypotheticals Brian Short v. State of Florida Is it legal for the State of Florida to prohibit the marriage of two very short people to each other, using the rationale that two short people are likely to produce short children and short children are less likely to help maintain dominance in state athletic programs and in more danger of falling into holes and not fitting properly into seatbelts? Relevant Legal Concepts from Text The
It begins: "is the Captain on deck?'" asks the common sailor. "Oh no, sir, no,' said the [responding] marine. 'Breakfast only just carrying in this moment. Two hard-boiled eggs and one soft.'"(55) the breakfast scene of ship domesticity shows the hierarchy of the Captain, who is not only able to have eggs for breakfast, but even to order a "soft-boiled egg was for Miss Smith, to recruit her from
As one would expect, those with children and teens tended to increase visits in the summer. While the older demographic groups dominated during the winter months. Seasonal fluctuations in Cornwall follow typical patterns found in non-tropical regions. The tourism trade in Cornwall depends on the influx of seasonal visitors during the warm summer months. According to statistics from the Cornwall Tourism Board (2007), the largest percentage of visitors were from
James Longstreet, January 9, 1821 -- January 2, 1904, was one of the foremost generals of the American Civil War, who later enjoyed a successful post-war career working as a diplomat and administrator for the government of his former enemies. Longstreet was born in Edgefield District, South Carolina, grew up in Augusta, Georgia, and at the age of twelve, his father died and the family moved to Somerville, Alabama. In 1838, he
rebuilding the World Trade Center. Specifically it will discuss the rebuilding of Ground Zero after the World Trade Center (WTC) attacks of September 11, 2001, including who are the decision makers, what is the process, and who has involvement in the process. It will also look at the cost, who is paying, the timeline, current status, what the final project will look like, who will benefit, the effect on
United States has the highest rate of confinement of prisoners per 100,000 population than any other Western country. Analyze this phenomena and discuss actions that you feel are necessary to combat this problem. The United States currently has the highest incarceration rate of any nation worldwide. For example, greater than 60% of nations have incarceration rates below 150 per 100,000 people (Walmsley, 2003). The United States makes up just about
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