It’s been ten years since I decided that I wanted to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy. There were other professions I considered, including PT and SLP. I remember it being a tough decision and thinking to myself, “do I want to commit to one profession?”. I had spoken to a speech therapist, and she suggested OT because it’s broad and provides a lot of possibilities to specialise in.
The journey was eventful; it’s a four-year course which I studied at the University of Malta. Thankfully, I had the opportunity to spend four years with ten extraordinary ladies who made the journey to graduation enjoyable. We supported each other and did our best to ensure we all made it to the end. Those four years at Uni were great, and we cherish many memories.
My favourite part of the course was probably the placements that start from the first year of studies and the practical sessions. These put everything into perspective and contribute toward understanding all the theories you’re learning in class. Studying was also not as bad as one would imagine. Pairing up with other people to study is also a fantastic opportunity.
Fast forward a couple of years, and Occupational Therapy started making sense. The four-year experience gels together in the end, and you’re suddenly an OT.

What’s so great about it? It’s unexpected, creative, and scientific and helps you help people. The work settings are varied, and OT may benefit everyone from the youngest and cutest of babies to older people, with so much history and beautiful stories to share. It keeps you on your toes; it programs your mind to ensure the world is accessible to everyone. Once your OT goggles are on, taking them off is tough, and I don’t think it’s terrible.

Give OT a chance if you’re considering a profession in the care sector. It’s rewarding, I promise.