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What does a day in the life of a college student studying physical therapy look like? #Spring26

What does a day in the life of a college student studying Physical Therapy look like? What's the school/life balance like? What are the classes like? #Spring26

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Samuel’s Answer

Hi Liam,
As a person who plays a role in the rehabilitation process, it’s a mix of busy and rewarding.
Most days you’re juggling lectures, practical labs, and some self-study, especially for things like anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics, which can get pretty intense.
You’ll spend a lot of time in hands-on sessions practicing assessments and treatment techniques, not just sitting in class.
The school/life balance really depends on how well you manage your time, some weeks feel heavy, especially around exams, but you can still have a social life if you stay organized.
Overall, it’s not “easy,” but if you enjoy working with people and understanding how the body moves, it actually feels worth it. If you love what you do, you'll enjoy every bit of it!!!
Best regards, 🦿🦾
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Rebecca’s Answer

I have been out of school for awhile, so maybe someone younger will chime in, but for my college, a small liberal arts school in NYS, the physical therapy students carried a heavier academic load than most of our peers. However, it was a more competitive major to get into so we were already academically strong high school students prior to entering college and could handle the rigor. Labs (bio, chem, physics) take up a lot of time, typically a three hour long session one or a few afternoons per week. I enjoyed my classes, enjoyed studying, but did put in longer hours than friends with other majors. However, a lot of PT majors still participate in intercollegiate sports, have jobs, and have a good time with the rest of campus life, balance is entirely possible with some discipline, structure, and commitment.
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