Grad school is a completely different ball game than undergrad. At least for my discipline (it all depends on the area of focus) but for the U of U’s OT school there is a stark contrast between my undergraduate studies and graduate school requirements. For anyone wanting to pursue OT school, here are three things to know.
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1) there is a lot less busy work. Getting my degree in English, I was constantly reading, writing, and annotating texts. It was physically impossible to read everything that was assigned. One semester I had a compliation of novel and theory classes that ended the semester’s page count at nearly 10,000--I wish I was joking. Graduate school has a lot less between-class assignments. However, the expectation is that you are studying NON-STOP. I’m searching for the balance of learning everything I’m expected to learn, and also have a functioning life outside of school. I will fully admit, sometimes I feel guilty when I’m not studying. I’ve woken myself up in the middle of the night and thought, “ Why am I not studying?? Don’t I want to learn??” Then I realize what a lunatic sounds like and try to go back to bed. It’s a strange, and potentially destructive cycle that us grad students can fall into. I haven’t mastered the balance, and I’m not sure I ever will.
2) Your cohort will be your everything. You will spend more time with the people in your class than your spouse, friends, dog, or parents. The beautiful thing about this, is that you are surrounded by a bunch of other nerds who love the same stuff as you! You can talk about your obsession with OT 24/7 and no one will try and stop you! In fact, they will encourage this repetitive conversation. It’s a magical place to be. You will become really close with your class surprisingly fast. Plus, the first cadaver dissection really breaks down all social barriers. You will learn to depend on them, look for them when you need a moral boost, and miss them over school breaks. They will be your people when you feel like quitting. Plus, they’ll share their notes with you, which is pretty bitchin’.
3) You get to study your passion. No more GenEd requirements that make you question why you even decided to go to school. You get to study what you LOVE. The things you will learn about will light your fire. They will remind you why you worked so hard in undergrad to get into the program, and why you are paying twice the tuition. It’s all worth it. The opportunities you will have in graduate school will have you falling in love with OT all over again. To have the chance to learn from practitioners who know the field and who have so much knowledge to share with you, it's inspiring. You will be able to take advantage and learn from the best!
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