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Overcoming Challenges
It is difficult to lose sight of what is important during a time of stress. We often overwhelm ourselves with information, and find ourselves with more questions than answers. When this happens we feel stressed, anxious, and sad. We are often unsure of what to make of these feelings, and feel a loss of control within our lives. It’s important to remember that what we are feeling is normal and expected given the present circumstances.…
Read MoreJodie O’Connell Ponkos
My journey to becoming enrolled as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) student at Maria College was an unexpected change of direction from the 25+ years as a Retail Store Manager. At the age of 16…
Read MoreResilience
Stress is something that we all experience to one degree or another on a fairly regular basis. It comes in many forms and from many sources. Change, lack of change, the environment around us, even…
Read MoreAlani Robinson on Opportunity Programs
State your name, major and expected graduation date. My name is Alani Robinson and I’m currently enrolled in the Health and Occupational Science Program (HOS) majoring in Occupational Therapy and I am expected to graduate…
Read MoreOpportunity Programs Opening Doors
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door…”…
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