Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science student at Thomas Jefferson University
“It definitely helped me make my resume and application to my graduate school a lot stronger, making me stand out amongst my peers.”
Program Year: 2024
What did your internship entail?
I was volunteering working with kids to teenagers with autism. Assisting and learning with their physical therapy primarily. But also was able to learn and observe speech therapy, and psychology therapy.
What specific skills or experiences from your internship do you still use today?
To learn how to be creative and proactive with the material I have in front of me. This is because plenty of times back in my internship in Barcelona, we built exercises for their children's therapy that they could also do at home with their family, so we have to be creative and do things intentionally so the family could do the same exercise at home without needing expensive equipment.
How did living abroad and being immersed in a new culture impact you personally or professionally?
It taught me a lot about myself, it taught me how truly important it is having family and loved ones that care for you. It also gave me a bigger understanding of international students who come to the USA and how they might feel. Being abroad taught and opened my eyes to a personal level of myself that I was not aware of.
How did your career path evolve after your Connect-123 internship? Did it influence your direction?
It definitely helped me make my resume and application to my graduate school a lot stronger, making me stand out amongst my peers.
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