Occupational therapy

Rubybx

Any tips for undergraduate student 2025? I’m about to begin my career in OT xx

Reply 1

BradfordRep

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Original post by Rubybx

Any tips for undergraduate student 2025? I’m about to begin my career in OT xx

Hi @Rubybx ,

3rd Year OT Student here!!! Buckle up for this amazing journey, it'll be one with a mix of emotions but it's so fulfilling and rewarding. In 3 years you'll hopefully be in the same position I'm in right now - almost at the end and near to qualifying as an OT 😄

Placements can be tiring, but equally you put the theory into practice and you learn so much! The theory may seem boring at times - but everything comes together and it really is so important in understanding how we live our daily lives and how vital occupations are in our daily functioning.

Make the most of the learning journey and stay optimistic, it's a journey you truly learn so much on - about the degree itself, people and about yourself too. Best of luck with everything!! If you have any questions feel free to ask :smile:

~Zaynab
University of Bradford

Reply 2

jessica045

Congrats on your offers! I would say:

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Try to put some money aside for placements such as travel costs, potentially hotel costs (if you get sent far enough away from your home to make daily travel impractical) - although you can usually claim expenses back from the NHS, you are expected to pay out first, and claim the money back later so having some funds saved for this is helpful

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Placement is brilliant but tiring so things like easy freezer meals and buying some extra uniforms (saves on doing extra laundry!) can be really helpful

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If you are looking for some part time work whilst studying, it might be good to try to get some as an HCA or therapy assistant or as a support worker - this can provide really useful experience if you are not from a healthcare background and you get paid as well

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Driving license + access to a car is a bonus if you are doing a community placement (but not essential, not everyone drives)

It really is a wonderful career and I wish you the best of luck!