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Hello there my name is Karen Lisseth. I am a first generation student. I am Salvadoran and love our traditional dish which are pupusas. I have an identical twin sister, I love shoppingg and my favorite flowers are lilies. My grandma played a major role in my life. She inspired me to pursue my degree and career. Not only do OTA's help people but also show love, patience and compassion. Mostly importantly, they believe in their patients & are supportive and help patients realize that they are capable of reaching their goal. I am excited but also nervous for this fall semester.

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Hi, My name is Kimberly and this is my third year at TWU. I love listening to music and going out with friends. I think OTA is a perfect career for me and I'm excited to get to learn more about OT and continue to grow my learning skills.

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Hey!

I'm Shayla. From Maryland. Older sister to one. Love music, quality time with friends/family & trying new restaurants. I'm anxious about starting this semester but also excited. Being an OTA will give me that flexibility in a career that I admire. It's also broad and i'll be able to have fun with it & bring my creativity to work. I hope to stay motivated this semester.

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Hi, my name is Jasmine Murphy.

I'm in my second and final year of the OTA program praise the Most High! I'm looking forward to reaching the finish line and seeing all the hard work pay off. I always get nervous at the start of each semester, but once I settle in, things become a little easier. I'm Born and raised in

Washington, DC, and I'm very family-oriented love spending time with my loved ones ♡. In my free time, I enjoy movies, shopping, and music. I also value my alone time, which helps me reconnect back to myself.

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Hi everyone, I’m Andrea, a second-year OTA student. I love spending time with my family, trying new restaurants, and being a cat mom to my son, Willow. I’m excited to be closer to graduation and to continue learning in the program. At first, it can feel nerve-racking because you are stepping out of your comfort zone and the workload can feel overwhelming. Remember that doubts are normal, but things really do get better with time and effort. I’m wishing you all a great semester, and I know that we will all be successful OT practitioners in the future :)

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Hi, my name is Victoria. I am a first-year student in the OTA program. I am from Washington, DC, born and raised. I am looking forward to this semester, learning more about OT practitioners and what our role is to help others be the best them they can be. I am also excited because after this school year, I will be in my last year, and that is super exciting. So far, I have been telling myself, "You are almost there, just hang on." I pray this semester starts and ends great. :)

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Hello everyone! This is Professor K!

Thanks for all your support as I fix all the things!

This semester I feel optimistic but also feel like I am wearing a lot of hats! Professor, Student, wife, mom, sister, daughter, short order cook, and my favorite the handyman of our home.

I am so excited to work with all of you on this project and I think it will be a fun semester. I believe that we all can do hard things and be successful.

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Hello everyone, my name is Ekema. I am originally from west Africa, specifically from Cameroon. I live in Maryland. I am a wife, mother of 2 handsome boys and an OTA final year student. I love cooking and spending time with my family. I am looking forward to finishing this program; it hasn't been an easy road. It is good to start every semester strongly 💪 .

Hardwork pays y'all !

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Hello,

My name is Leah. I am excited to be in my final year of the Occupational Therapy program. Originally, I am from Kenya, and now live here with my family. I am married and blessed with three children- my oldest just started college, which has been a proud and emotional milestone for us as a family. I am passionate about OT because of its focus on helping people live meaningful and independent lives, and I look forward to learning, growing, and sharing this final stretch of the program with you all. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources from Kenya.

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Hey everyone!

My name is Allison. I'm from Maryland and decided to come to Trinity because it was one of the closer schools to me. I have an older sister who is currently in the nursing program at Trinity too so that also motivated me to come here. I love the fall because it's the season of watching scary movies, pumpkin patches, and halloween! I am very nervous about this semester because I can already tell there is so much I have to learn. I hope to be able to connect with everyone in my class so we can get through the semester together.

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Hello everyone,

My name is Crystal. This is my second full year here at Trinity. I have a 1 year son who is my everything and the most beautiful handful. Besides school and being a mom I work for Sheppard Pratt in their autism program and 1 also nanny on the side. As you can see I love children which is what moved me into wanting to become an OTA. Motherhood is all I've known this past year as I've tried to adjust so forgive me if i talk about him a lot please forgive me but I'm excited for this course.

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Hey, my name is Agustina and I was born and raised in DC. I am the oldest of 4, first-generation. I love listening to music and watch movies. I love traveling, this summer I went to Mexico and this winter break I'm planning on visiting a friend over at Texas. Im excited to begin my first year in the OTA program and learn more about OT. I am also a little nervous but I am hoping to adjust very soon!

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Hi everyone, my name is Helena. I’m married and have a 3-year-old son and a 10-year-old daughter. I live in Maryland, and this is my final year in the OTA program. I’m feeling both excited and a little anxious. I’m excited because this is my last semester on campus, and next semester I’ll begin my fieldwork. I can’t wait to gain hands-on experience working as an OTA!

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Hi everyone, I'm Leslie. This is my second year in the OTA program, thank God!! I am very family oriented and love spending time with them any chance I get. I enjoy reading during my free time, trying out new places to eat, and watching my favorite comfort shows. (Criminal Minds, Gilmore Girls, One Tree Hill, etc). My journey and interest into OT, as my dad would say, is thanks to him and his injury. At first, I always feel stressed and nervous coming back to school but after a few weeks I feel like I get used to the idea of being back. With that being said, I wish you all the very best this semester! There will be times where it feels overwhelming but remember to keep pushing forward, even on the days you feel like giving up. You got this!

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Hi everyone, my name is Djane Bien-Aime, I'm a first year OTA. I am from the West- Indies, specifically in Haiti. I was born and raised there and moved in the US just before graduating High School. I speak 3 languages such as Haitian Creole, French, English ( obvisiouly) and a little bit of Spanish. I am driven by my values, I really love my culture and always happy to share it with others. I'm ambitious, I love to reach my highest potential by keeping in mind I'm just one in a million haha. I find happiness by helping others, which is the reason why I am pursing a career in the health field. I love cats, chocolate, coffee, and I am a family oriented person. Concerning starting OT school, I am super excited and nervous but I try to keep the anxiety away as I know it's just because I just started. I love to learn new things everyday, especially about the human body. I would say prayers and the sacrifices my parents and I have made for me to be here right now are what motivates me and keeps me moving.

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Hi everybody, my name is Lavette, this is my second year of attending trinity. I am staying in Maryland and also in North Carolina. I commute back and forth when i get a break. I love to cook for my family and spending time with them. I'm so excited to start OTA and finally have a career. Over the summer when I volunteered, I loved it, I really feel like this is for me and I'm going to enjoy it.