Career College Choice

I'm looking into some health sciences universities, and by “looking into,” I of course mean, “quickly browsing their websites and bookmarking the ones with the flashiest banners.” I feel very productive.

But how am I supposed to know which is the best school for me? Money is obviously a big issue, but I'm also concerned about the quality of the programs, specifically the occupational therapy program of each school.

Luckily, a number of schools do seem to have a healthy endowment and offer financial aid. There's also a growing trend among universities to provide online courses for students who have more complex schedules.

I've never taken an online class before (it's been ages since I took a real class), so I'm a little hesitant to prepare for something like that. I have a hard time imagining how anyone can learn about occupational therapy or other health sciences without actually being in a classroom.

I've always wanted to pursue a career as an occupational therapist since I love to help people (and the money's not bad either), and I probably would have done it after high school if I didn't have so many other commitments. But I'm done blaming others and running away from responsibility. Now if you'll excuse me, I have some websites to bookmark.