Utica College OT

Hey readers! An important topic that I wanted to talk about is the OT school interview. I remember this was an important part of the process that can be nerve racking, so I wanted to share my experience and give some advice on how to nail the interview! My Experience: I completed my interview around November right before COVID hit. I remember it was one of the most stressful times because this was an important part of my future. This was scary but it was also exciting because I was one step closer to being able to become an occupational therapist. I prepared myself in that I looked up multiple possible OT interview questions, wrote out responses, and practiced with a friend. My goal was to prepare as much as I could before completing the interview. At the time, I was still in school at SUNY Brockport and so I had to drive to Utica that day. I was so nervous that I barely slept the night before and even had to pull over because I thought I was going to be sick😂 When I arrived a...

Hey readers! My name is Melanie Powers, and I am a 600-level Occupational Therapy (OT) student at Utica College (UC). I am from a small town called Moravia, NY. I have my bachelor’s degree in exercise science at The College at Brockport and chose UC to continue my education in becoming an occupational therapist. I now have a grad assistantship working with graduate admissions in helping incoming students learn more about UC's OT program.   This blog is a resource for aspiring OT students looking to come to Utica College to get their professional education in becoming occupational therapists. I want this to be a place where anyone can ask questions, learn more about UC’s program, and follow along with my clinical experiences starting in January 2022!         - Feel free to email me anytime with questions at mepowers@utica.edu