Ever since my first meeting with my adviser the second week of school, I've been feverishly tracking down professors, department heads, and transcripts. It's taken quite some time to sort out the mess caused by my transfer from Walla Walla. Today I met with my adviser again, and found out that I WILL be able to finish my undergraduate credits in time to apply to the occupational therapy program this next spring.
While hearing that it was possible was music to my ears, I realized just how much work it's going to be. To complete everything in time will mean a lot of effort. During Christmas break, I will complete the GRE exam so I can apply to the Masters of Occupational Therapy Program. I will also complete two computer literacy courses (new version of Windows since I took it at WWU so they couldn't accept the credit). During December, I'll also be shadowing OTs, and working on the application essay, letter, and finding people to fill out recommendation forms.
After Christmas "break", I will take 20 credits for winter quarter: Theories of Personality(5), Social Psychology (5), Intro to Literature (5), and Modern Government in the American Context (5). Spring quarter will also be 20 credits. I will take Emotion & Emotional Intelligence (5), Music in the Humanities (5), The American Experience (5), and Social Problems (5). After that, I'll be ready to start the OT classes!
I'm a bit nervous about taking 20 credits, this quarter has kept me quite busy with the normal load of 16, but it will be worth it. I am so excited to hear that I will be able to start this summer!
Kari, I'm so happy for you! How great to get things worked out finally and your schedule ready. I am sure it is intimidating, but at least you will have had one quarter down at EWU so that should help you a bit with being comfortable with the school a bit more. Wish we were in the same city (or even State) so that we could study for the GRE together. I haven't registered yet because I need to get my CSET scores first, but I do know I will be taking it this year. I wish you the best of luck with that, and know that I will be praying for you with your heavy loads these next couple of quarters. I know that with God's help you can do it, even if it does seem overwhelming at times. And of course, you have a wonderful husband who will support you through it too. Lucky you!
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