Attending ATR Classes

    I've recently made a decision to start attending ATR classes again for the rest of the month. I took the class last year so I did not need to register to take it again as a part of my application process. I am going to start sitting in on the class though just in case I need to brush up on old information or in case anything new is presented. I figure this really can't hurt, and honestly will only help my application process.

One day I will be taping again!

Lame Duck

I hate this time period because all I have to do right now for my ATR application is wait. I've turned in all of my components and my interview isn't for another month. I may try to go to career services for help with interview practice and I'm also planning my outfit already so that I feel confident!

March is National Athletic Training awareness month!

1. Athletic trainers are NOT personal trainers

2. Athletic trainers don't only work at schools

3. Athletic trainers recognize, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate

One of my favorite "wellness activities" is driving by myself with music, I think it helps me feel good emotionally and socially to get away for a bit and concentrate on things.

#1 Goal

Obviously, my #1 goal is to get into the school for my major. Last year I was confident that I would get into the ATR program, but I fell short by one. This year, to try to up my chances so that I can for sure get in, I made it a point to be more engaged during my clincal hours. Every day in the training room, these were my personal goals...
1. Engage in conversation with the ACI's, ask questions in ways that show you know what you are talking about.
2. Really try to learn how all the modalities work so that when I get in the program, they know I will be competent at operating them.
3. Don't come in tired or distracted, leave outside drama and thoughts at the door so that focus lies on training when in the room
4. Make myself known to ACI's, go to practices with them so they know my face and name
5. Talk to and hang out with the other students so that they grow to like you, know your name, and feel comfortable with you being a part of their program.

My Goals!

We had a great speaker in class today who discussed goal setting!
Here are a few of my goals...
1. Work out at least every other day not just to look good, but to feel good.
2. Get into the Athletic Training Program! I'm working really hard on this one!
3. Get all A's this semester.
4. Make the money to pay off my credit card bill and go skiing with friends in March.