UNDERGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVE CANDIDATES
RACHEL ECKERLING
I would make a great
undergraduate co-representative because I am organized, outgoing, and
incredibly excited to continue my journey to become an occupational therapist.
I tell anyone who will listen what occupational therapy is! I knew I loved the
field when I volunteered as a counselor for children with physical and
intellectual disabilities for five summers.The past two years in
the OT program, I wasn’t aware of who the representative was, or what they were
there for. As a co-representative, I will make sure each year of the
undergraduate program knows who I am. They will know I am always available to
hear their ideas and relay information about what the Master’s students are
doing. The students will receive information as I do, and they will be
connected via email. I want to be a resource for those going through the
program.
I have ample
experience leading a group. Junior and senior year of high school I was a
freshman mentor. This responsibility included leading freshman in activities,
relaying their opinions on the program to the coordinator, and being there when
they needed advice. I also have
experience in spreading awareness/fundraising. This past year I started a team
for the National Eating Disorder Awareness walk. I put my story of life with
anorexia on Facebook and spoke to my sorority about how to better help a loved
one. For my efforts, I was recognized as the number 2 fundraiser in the area. I
would use my experience and passion to represent the undergraduate occupational
therapy program.
ANGELA KIM
Hello wonderful
undergrads of OT! My name is Angela, and I am a 3rd year in the BA
to MA program. Some of my favorite occupations include getting crafty with my
crochet hook and snowboarding (even in the summer!). I know that as
undergraduate students of a small graduate program, it may be difficult to feel
like you are part of the larger OT community at USC. I want to be an
undergraduate representative because I want to help OT undergraduate students feel
more connected to USC’s division of OT by advocating for more volunteer and
community events for you to be involved in. I have experience organizing events
and representing students’ interests from serving as a student ambassador for
USC Student Support and Advocacy where I helped put on events to increase
awareness about resources on campus and led club workshops about issues on
campus such as mental health.
I believe that
every student in this program, with their individual talents, skills, and
interests, has something unique to contribute to our exploration of OT, and I
want to help each of you recognize your value to our community. To that end, I
will be sure to give you the chance to share your input on the types of events
you would like to participate in by working jointly with the pre-OT club and creating
a Facebook undergraduate OT group to help you exchange ideas, keep up to date
on events, and get connected with one another. OTs fight on!
NOELLE SCHORN
Hi, I’m Noelle Schorn and I would love to serve you as
the Undergraduate Representative for the OTSC.
We are so fortunate to be a part of one of the few and top undergraduate
programs for OT. I know that in my two
years here, I’ve felt extremely lucky to have a group of amazing people to share
my curiosity and passion for occupational therapy. That being said, I feel that there is a
disconnect between us and the graduate community. I want to make sure that our voice is heard over
at the Health Science Campus and that we are taking full advantage of their
resources. It would be my honor to bring
your input to the attention of the council as well as notify you about relevant
OTSC events that could boost your educational and professional careers. Being the best OT I can be is my top priority
as I’m sure is yours. I’m excited by
this opportunity for the experience it will provide me, but also for the chance
to serve my OT undergraduate family. A bit about myself:
·
Current PR chair for the Pre-OT club, focused on
spreading the word about OT and reaching out to majors and non-majors alike. I’m an Aries so you know I’ll be heard J
·
Some of my favorite occupations include:
shopping at the new Trader Joes, taking awesome electives, making
roller-skating cool again, dance parties, and reading Isabel Allende novels
Thanks for your consideration!
