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Should I Transfer Schools?
I’m currently at a small private school that I have always thought was perfect for me. I plan to be a Dr. of Physical Therapy. The school I’m at now is BU. I’m considering transferring to UK.
Right now I’m not happy at BU. The social life sucks and that has always been really important to me. My boyfriend of almost a year goes to UK as well and loves it. From what I hear the social life is much more like what I am looking for. Plus I have spent a lot of time in that particular city and am more comfortable there than I am in this one. Both schools have good Dr. of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs. I have always been against going to UK because of the large campus and number of students, but now I’m wondering what was wrong with that to begin with? It makes for more social opportunities. However, BU has smaller classes which I am more comfortable in. The education at BU is probably better, but ultimately both will get me where I want to go. BU’s campus is small…i feel trapped. UK’s is huge…I won’t know my way around for a while but that can be overcome. Plus exercise is never a bad thing. BU is very big on study abroad which is a major plus. UK has programs available but doesn’t push it. If I wanted to study abroad I would just have to make use of it on my own.
BU is very expensive but I have received a lot of scholarship money.
UK is relatively cheap. And I’m sure I could get scholarships there as well.
I’m more likely to get into UK’s DPT program than BU’s (because it is extremely competitive).
I know some of my friends and my family will probably be disappointed if i switched. And they’ll be convinced that its because I want to be closer to my bf. Which I do, but thats not the main reason I’m switching. Although I’ll admit, I am always so much happier when he is around.
So UK or BU?
I’m not asking you to make the decision for me, but any sort of guidance would be appreciated.
(btw, I’m currently a freshman. If I transferred it definitely wont be until next fall at least)
Should I Change Dr.s?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 15, 2010
I have a bulging disc in lower back, tried epidural steroid shots…not much help.
Arthritis, & Degenerative disc disease.
I am constantly in pain. My neck, lower back, & shoulder the worst but arms legs etc too. I have been taking 5/500 vicodin for over 4 years. I am now Only up to 3 per day. They are not as effective. My dr just keeps adding more pills..I take flexeril, mobic, ambien, vicodin, & celexa for depression from pain. …I am still in pain.
I was in an accident in April so used extra, I was doing physical therapy. I called for my vicodin 3 days early, now she wants to send me back to pain clinic!!! I don’t want to waste my time & my time & money…..Is it crazy to think she should just raise me to 4 a day, since it’s been 4 years???
Should I Know Anything Before Volunteering In Physical Therapy?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 8, 2010
I am thinking about majoring in Physical Therapy because of what I’ve seen in research, it seems like a career for me. Before I really have my mind set on this profession, I want experience. But I want to know if I should have any knowledge before hand? Will I be interviewed? What kind of questions should I expect to be asked? How would a PT like to be approached by someone seeking help regarding experience?
Which Direction Should I Go?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 7, 2010
so recently I graduated in August and have been feeling very obsessed about finding a job etc, because without structure I am very unproductive. I’ve been living at home since graduation which was very irritating because I have a big family and I like my space. Anyways, as the job search continued I couldn’t find anything in my city so I started looking out of state becasue it seemed very glorified and independent to move somewhere and sort of “establish a new identity”. Anyways, I applied for some psitions in Boston and decided to fly up and interview for a job. I was given a good offer and specualted about it for nearly a week because it was a big decision to relocate away from family, friends, and a boyfriend all for a job. I couldn’t decide if I wanted to get away from my life, or simply try something new to expand my horizons. A big part of me wanted to get away….actually a REALLY big part. I wanted to be away from my family because I was so sick of being home and arguing with my older brother(who has a mental illness and is home ALLLLLL day long). Anyways, so it seems pretty obvious that I’m trying to get away from a lot of situations that were making me quite uncomfortable and I was struggling to deal with them. Another part of me was saying I could simply move out of the house, find a temporary job until I found what I really wanted to do, and take the pre-requisite classes in state(less $$) for physical therapy school in about a year or so. A lot of things drove me to leave the state and move to Boston….so here I am now only about a week into it and the job is okay but I still feel so guilty for being here. I feel like I get bored at the job and want to leave after a few hours…so why the hell did I moveall the way up here for this? I know you can never escape your feelings and I knew that when I decided to come up here. I’m just scared to get too involved with anything…like I feel guilty for being here ebcause my bf really would rather me be in Atlanta and a part of me would too; but isnt this what independence is? Trying to take care of yourself without any crutches around. I just felt rushed to get out and prove myself to the world but maybe it wasn’t the best idea. My whole plan was to finish my pre-req’s next semester so I can apply for PT school and start school in about a year or so. But now that I’m up here, working at a PT clinic full time, than I won’t have time to take classes next semester plus it would be very expensive out of state. SO….as I ramble on here this is my main issue…should I try and stick it out and give this some time…not worrying so much about the future. Or should I be honest with my employer and go back home, find an appt, job, begin classes next semester and just be honest with myself. I am pretty much training at the job right now to work at another location they are opening in about a month, a clinic where i will be working alone with the therapist. So it feels like I need to make a decision now because I dont want to screw them over right before they open the clinic and than have no one to help out the therapist. Thanks for any insight!
What Should I Do With My Life?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 6, 2010
so recently I graduated in August and have been feeling very obsessed about finding a job etc, because without structure I am very unproductive. I’ve been living at home since graduation which was very irritating because I have a big family and I like my space. Anyways, as the job search continued I couldn’t find anything in my city so I started looking out of state becasue it seemed very glorified and independent to move somewhere and sort of “establish a new identity”. Anyways, I applied for some psitions in Boston and decided to fly up and interview for a job. I was given a good offer and specualted about it for nearly a week because it was a big decision to relocate away from family, friends, and a boyfriend all for a job. I couldn’t decide if I wanted to get away from my life, or simply try something new to expand my horizons. A big part of me wanted to get away….actually a REALLY big part. I wanted to be away from my family because I was so sick of being home and arguing with my older brother(who has a mental illness and is home ALLLLLL day long). Anyways, so it seems pretty obvious that I’m trying to get away from a lot of situations that were making me quite uncomfortable and I was struggling to deal with them. Another part of me was saying I could simply move out of the house, find a temporary job until I found what I really wanted to do, and take the pre-requisite classes in state(less $$) for physical therapy school in about a year or so. A lot of things drove me to leave the state and move to Boston….so here I am now only about a week into it and the job is okay but I still feel so guilty for being here. I feel like I get bored at the job and want to leave after a few hours…so why the hell did I moveall the way up here for this? I know you can never escape your feelings and I knew that when I decided to come up here. I’m just scared to get too involved with anything…like I feel guilty for being here ebcause my bf really would rather me be in Atlanta and a part of me would too; but isnt this what independence is? Trying to take care of yourself without any crutches around. I just felt rushed to get out and prove myself to the world but maybe it wasn’t the best idea. My whole plan was to finish my pre-req’s next semester so I can apply for PT school and start school in about a year or so. But now that I’m up here, working at a PT clinic full time, than I won’t have time to take classes next semester plus it would be very expensive out of state. SO….as I ramble on here this is my main issue…should I try and stick it out and give this some time…not worrying so much about the future. Or should I be honest with my employer and go back home, find an appt, job, begin classes next semester and just be honest with myself. I am pretty much training at the job right now to work at another location they are opening in about a month, a clinic where i will be working alone with the therapist. So it feels like I need to make a decision now because I dont want to screw them over right before they open the clinic and than have no one to help out the therapist. Thanks for any insight!
Life/career Change- Need Advice, Please. Should I Venture Into A Small Business Or Go Back To School For Pt?
I am 43 yrs. old. I have a BA in Linguistics and a Masters in Special Education. I have worked in the school system for 10 yrs. in the field of Special Ed. and am completely burnt out…too much paperwork and politics. I need to earn a living, but can not see myself teaching long term. I had thought of doing some type of small business (health products, maybe) but don’t know where to start. Also have considered returning to college to get a degree in physical therapy or the like. But, I do not really want to spend the time and money getting another degree. I am a natural writer …but not sure if that can sustain me in the present. Any suggestions or helpful advice….thanks in advance for your comments!
Should I Accept The Group Therapy They Might Offer Or Insist On Individual Psychotherapy ?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 3, 2010
because obviously i have complex issues dont i ?
heres what happened the other day at therapy assessment and circumstances for me in general :
ive been waiting months for therapy, ive had a tragic horrific life so far – im 30 now – i have borderline poersonality disorder and ptsd..
my life has been one long tradgedy so far .
earlier this morning i went for my therapy assesment where they asked me a group of questions about my life so far.
ive been told in general that the correct therapy for bpd is dialectal behaviour therapy ….
however at this stage dr andrew told me its not certain whether their psychotherapy centre can help me yet…..its just an assesment.
and that they can only offer group therapy – what the hell ?
can anyone advise what to do here, because where i live, this is the only therapy unit available….
and i thought i might get dbt or individual psychotherapy.
i really battle with my disorder and rage and feeling alienated from society and just want to move ahead with my life……..ive already missed out a great deal in life..
so what do i do, do i take their therapy if they offer it me ?
im so annoyed – plus heres my circumstances in general :
i exist alone, living in a one bedroom flat on disability benefits in england- i feel ostracised and alienated from society.
i have no one except an aging mother whos always stood by me and done her best for me, shes 58 now and cant get up to see me like she once did.
i have alot of aggression problems that ive improved with all by myself over the years…..i used to have rage outbursts in public that i didnt plan, but comes from years of severe bullying.
ive basically had a horrifically hard life, missed out on forming ‘ any ‘ relationships with anyone…….. missed out on ever being employed or gaining any qualifications………missed out on an education..
im extremely lonely, abandoned….forgotten about by society……i sit in my apartment every night and no one seeks me out, tells me im worth something……..its like i dont matter to anyone in society.
i feel people are aloof and standoffish to me like they were to me in the past , like no one wants to know me..
i feel stigmatised as somebody to avoid because of my criminal mental past and rage problems….
no one to phone….no one to phone me…..no one to turn to….a tormented, disadvantaged past..
i feel angry at people with happy lives, jealous, aggressive , it represents everything ive never had..
im 30 now, i own nothing….live on disability…..have a dusty old pathetic computer……..no carpets on the floor…..have borderline personality disorder and ptsd.
wait for therapy……..have torn ankle ligaments an injured ankle…..was told it will take a while to heal.
ive aged prematurly in my face..
have physical imperfections : 2 missing teeth – front bottom row- saving for dental treatment- cant afford anything right now.
this happened after i headbutted a wall years ago through anger.
cracked, broken skin , tears in the skin ‘ covering ‘ the ‘ head ‘ of my penis,
an itchy, smelly sweaty scrotum, im waiting to see a dermatologist, she doesnt know what it is or wether the cracks can be cleared yet.
the tears and cracks dont hurt, but the skin is sensitive and looks terrible, all broken cracked skin covering my penis head..plus discoloration of the head part.
i know its nothing sexually infection because i was checked out at the clinic months ago..
my little finger is crooked and droops over due to an injury years ago.
my only goalsin life is to attain a good paying computer job….to live a peaceful life near the coast……..to leave england…….to find a loving partner….to eventually live in spain or another part of europe.
but tell me in my position, at 30, starting from zero, how will i do that ?
im despairing right now.
its like no one cares about me and societies moved on and left me behind.
people reject me, especially girls because i have major low self esteem…..i get clingy….expect to much to soon……dont no how to maintain a conversation.
theres this rusian girl on my messenger list, ive spoke to twice…..she seems nice…..but im scared to go talk to her again incase she rejects me because of how iam.
with all this, and in general ; what am i going to do ?
people have treated me aloofly and standoffishly for years now like their conveying the message im below them and that theyre rejecting me..
like theres a STIGMA that follows me around. and im being SOCIALLY EXCLUDED from society.
people treat me like a sad charity case and convey i would only be accepted because society would feel soory for me..
i get spoken down to, belittled, condescended….prople….females, shop workers , authority figures are all aloof with me.
i have severe low self esteem which means im constantly rejected….i get cling
Which Career Should I Choose? Law School Or Physical Therapy..?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 2, 2010
These 2 are completely different but, I think I would enjoy either. I am a young African American female and I will graduate with a 2.75-3.0 GPA meaning that if I choose Law School I will end up going to a lower ranked law school. Apparently in doing so, I run the risk of not being picked up by a private firm and making pennies opposed to real $$. In addition to that, as a minority I understand it is extremely difficult to break the glass barrier in corporate america. Physical therapy is a much safer investment but if I choose this route I will want to own my own offices and opening a business can be very risky as well. Anyone with some insight on either of these 2 career choices, I urge to leave their thoughts on the matter.
I Am Thinking About Being A High School Teacher. Should I Find A New Career Goal?
I was going to school to study physical therapy, but my grades are already low and if I continue on and doing the science curriculum, I will be on academic probation for YEARS…lol. My “plan b” for my area of study is secondary education. I know that they dont make alot of money however, I can do other things to help make money. I want to be a teacher for many reasons: there arent that many African American Teachers and there is a big neccessity for them. Is being a teacher worth it?
I Am An Art/bio Double Major. Should I Continue With These Degrees Or Switch To Art Education?
I’m going into my junior year in college. Right now, I still am not 100% sure of what I want to do. Right now, I’m pre-physical therapy. I’ve thought about OT, illustration, and graphic design. I’ve always thought working for a zoo or museum creating posters, pamphlets and such would be great! Any insight?
Anyway, I was considering switching to art ed, but I would be in school for at least another semester. My concern is, however, the pay isn’t very good, I haven’t taken a single education class and it’s hard to find a job. I enjoy working with kids. I really like to see their eyes light up when they “get it.” I work with kids all the time at horse camps and I’ve worked at other camps (various sports, art, etc). I can get frustrated with the trouble makers, but I figure that’s normal for any teacher.
What would you do?