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What was the hardest part about becoming a physical therapist?

I am studying Biology/pre-physical therapy. I have been told many times that it is a hard program, but I am super excited for it. I was wondering if anyone had good study tips or even tips to stay motivated. Thank you for your time and interest in answering my questions.

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Donna’s Answer

Here are a few things to consider regarding PT school success:
1. You will probably have class for most of the day with few breaks. In undergrad, you could use time between classes to do assignments or read but that will probably not be true in PT school. So you have to commit most evenings and at least part of your weekends to study. It is an intense plan of study.
2. Lots of new information is presented daily so you really need to study most days to keep up with it all.
3. Because of the amount and intensity of information, you may have to forego some social events to keep up. I always recommend fitting in healthy eating and exercise habits in your school day, but sometimes you just have to say “I can’t make it tonight” to your friends. Remember, this intensity of schooling is just temporary—keep that in mind when you are frustrated and remind your family and friends.
4. Use the university’s Learning Center to provide suggestions re: efficient and effective study tips.
5. Use your professor’s office hours to clarify content you are finding hard to grasp. That’s why they are there!

And keep this in the forefront of your mind: you are working this hard for your FUTURE patients.
They should always remain your main focus. These sacrifices you make now, are for them, later.
Tell yourself, “I need to know this for my future patients, not just for the test tomorrow.”
Best of luck.
Thank you comment icon Thank you for taking the time to help. Briley
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Rebecca’s Answer

If you like the biological sciences and enjoy learning about the human body and human movement, you are going to love your classes, which will keep you motivated! While some professors and courses are better than others, overall I really liked what I was learning and studying so I knew I was on the right path. It is a hard program, there is a lot to learn, things to memorize and concepts to comprehend but a well structured curriculum will help you see the connections between your various classes, and how they all add up to the"big picture" of being a physical therapist. Stay organized, practice sound time management, and keep in mind the real-world applications of what you are learning as we all have a human body, and that deep understanding of it is fascinating!
Thank you comment icon Thanks, can't wait to put this advice into action! Briley
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