Whether you are a Pre-Physical Therapy student or not, this could relate to any pre-professional program that is out there. Getting your doctorate or masters is far from easy these days! It is definitely worth it, though. Being able to train to help people one day is one of the greatest gifts anyone could ask for.
1. You are constantly checking APTA for schools to apply for...
This is THE place to look for schools if you want to be a part of the best programs. A majority of the time, you are going to find that if you do not have a Doctorate from one of these schools, you are going to be hard-pressed to get a job.
2. Clinics become your home away from home...
We all know that becoming a Physical therapist isn't easy, especially all the volunteer hours that are required to get into a PT program. You could range from 50 hours to as much as 200 hours to get into a program.
3. Practicing techniques on family members becomes expected...
Whether you are practicing taping ankles or different tests for injuries, we are always trying to work on perfecting these skills. Your families just know its coming, especially around the holidays when everyone is all together.
4. You have savings just for your PT school applications...
Money is a big part of this! The applications to PT school are far from cheap when you are applying to around 5 schools each year the applications are open.
5. When your friends and families are going through PT themselves, you are always wanting to help...
We all know someone that has been through physical therapy! They always come with home programs to keep them on the right track and sometimes some of those exercises are not easy to do alone. This gives us the opportunity to get some hands on experience with these skills, and it's the best feeling in the world.
Round of applause to all the pre professional students our there! I am one myself but we all know that all of our experiences are different. Never give up on your dreams. We are trying to leave an impact on this world, and all of these tasks are a small price to pay!
