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@laurencowans4 4 күн бұрын
thank you for sharing!! so helpful!
@jamiemathew7869 4 күн бұрын
HI Sandra! thank you for this video! It is helping me! CONGRATS to you on your journey to completing OT school and getting a job! :)
@krishychu4222 8 күн бұрын
how's the protein powder?
@sandracreatives 7 күн бұрын
Affordable 🤷♀️
@NoYesNoYesNoYesNoYes 9 күн бұрын
1000$ for living expences where do you live ?
@sandracreatives 9 күн бұрын
@@NoYesNoYesNoYesNoYes I live in the Denver metro area with my boyfriend and pay about 1/4 of our living expenses- but in grad school I did live off of about 1000 dollars per month in Denver.
@NoYesNoYesNoYesNoYes 9 күн бұрын
@@sandracreatives oh ok thanks for the clarification
@meabhhennessy 10 күн бұрын
it’s so pretty 😍
@sandracreatives 10 күн бұрын
I love it!
@stinkpinkgatortheofficial879 10 күн бұрын
Looks beautiful out there, my sister lives out there but haven't had a chance to go visit yet
@sandracreatives 10 күн бұрын
Definitely take advantage of having a local tour guide!
@stinkpinkgatortheofficial879 10 күн бұрын
@@sandracreatives I want to come in the winter time so I can go snowboarding 😩
@sophiasauvageau4779 18 күн бұрын
Hey Sandra, :) I’m in the second to last semester of OTA school and am getting pretty overwhelmed with school work. I was wondering if you have any tips on maintaining your mental health while balancing school/ dealing with a bad test grade. Thanks for your videos! 🫶💕
@sandracreatives 14 күн бұрын
Congrats! I’ll make a short on this this week!
@nataliewood2432 20 күн бұрын
Hi, thank you so much for this video! Becoming an OT has been on my mind since I was 8 as it really, really helped me with early intervention, and I also loved all aspects of it, including assessment. But the start of next year I am commencing my degree in Australia, so this was really helpful to understand all round some of the misconceptions I had, such as people not fully appreciating what you do. That being said, I've been told I have the patience of a saint, so I should be okay... jokes. But yeah, thanks for the great video!
@sandracreatives 19 күн бұрын
Yay! Good luck! Glad I could help a little bit!
@mrsrussell 22 күн бұрын
Nice budgeting! Are you able to put anything in savings?
@ninaquas_7401 22 күн бұрын
The Roth IRA is a type of retirement savings account
@sandracreatives 21 күн бұрын
@@mrsrussell I built up a $10k emergency fund throughout school so I have that, and it’s sitting in a HYSA earning about $50/month which I leave in the account. For the next few months my focus is on putting a lot of money towards my loans and making a dent there. So I’m really only saving for big expenses that I’m expecting in the next 6 months, and since I have time on my side I’m putting anything extra into investments!
@MaisieCaraway 22 күн бұрын
I make $600 biweekly.
@thefryinator7774 22 күн бұрын
That's a pretty nice check, I only get about $1k biweekly and my husband makes all the money and gets paid weekly
@sandracreatives 22 күн бұрын
I’ve been all over the pay scale. Im just happy sharing a little financial transparency!
@thefryinator7774 22 күн бұрын
@@sandracreatives love that
@ProfessionalLarper 22 күн бұрын
Can I ask what phone company and insurance you use? Those both are insanely good prices.
@sandracreatives 22 күн бұрын
both of those numbers are half of what I pay each month since I’m paid biweekly! I wish these were my bills! But my monthly is 45 for phone and 62 for auto- but auto should be going down soon since I just qualified for a good driver discount. My phone is on a family plan (ATT) so I reimburse my parents for that every month, and my auto is bundled with home, an umbrella policy, and a couple other cars!
@dtetv8499 22 күн бұрын
@@sandracreativesthe average phone plan in Canada for 1 person is $120 per month and that doesn't include the payment plan on a new phone 😢
@sandracreatives 21 күн бұрын
@@dtetv8499 oof. That blows. Especially for something that’s really a necessity these days. I definitely am fortunate that my parents didn’t mind keeping the family plan. It works out to be cheaper for everybody.
@Iloveshaming-79 23 күн бұрын
Love the TS hoodie!
@sandracreatives 23 күн бұрын
I wear it too much ✌🏼
@Iloveshaming-79 23 күн бұрын
@@sandracreatives i LIVE in my taylor merch lol
@jamiemathew7869 23 күн бұрын
thank you for this video! I learned alot!
@CupOhCoffeeTwitch 24 күн бұрын
Money laundering 101
@sandracreatives 24 күн бұрын
I wish I made enough money for the government to even tax me on… no use laundering if Uncle Sam doesn’t care
@maicrafteros473 28 күн бұрын
I was in this field but i dropped because when i started the clinical practice i found it so exhausting mentally and physically and need to do análisis and document and everything felt so overhelming the work load was insane i was so stressed all the time and did what i could do but then got through burnout, i talked with my professor and she say that i dont do the 100% i did 300% leading me too burnout i was mentally worst couldn't hold much longer and started too reflect. You really need too see yourself if this is for you because if you do it for pay you go nowhere. Even the professor say if i have learnings dissability and ofc i say no and yup i had it they knew all along before i knew, and it all maked sense why i struggled so much and why i felt so behind of my peers it sucked but it lend me to self grow and self discovery! Everybody journey is different
@tiffanymudd1638 Ай бұрын
Thank you for making this video. I’ve had a lot of health problems and have had several different experiences with medical staff. These are great tips and are definitely essential to making a patient feel at ease in an otherwise uneasy moment.
@trlaird9987 Ай бұрын
How many illegals you have to dodge???
@sandracreatives Ай бұрын
What an ignorant and disappointing comment.
@FrogVlog-Froggy. Ай бұрын
I would love it if you showed more details in your vlogs. You're doing an amazing job already with vlogs, and the information is just enough to keep me engaged. I'm going into OT, so that aspect connects me to your videos. I love the discipline you have. It reminds me of the sacrifices I have to make currently. Recommendations: when you show that you're eating peaches and cream and you only show peaches, you leave the viewer curious about what the finished product looks like with added cream to it. For example, I want to adopt your late-night healthy snack because I'm trying to replace my unhealthy night habits with healthy ones, so seeing the whole snack in its totality would have been nice. Too with the packed lunch in the morning, it was a great clip of you zipping up the lunch but it would have been nice to see what you were eating. Everything else was really good for example you talked about playing Call of Duty you showed Call of Duty. The mouse - - - you allowed the talk of where the mouse was going for the viewer to, also see what you saw - - - where the mouse was going. The relief you felt knowing where the mice were entering the house, as viewers, also felt seeing it. I wrote this out of love because I love how realistic and raw your videos are and I'm so excited to see your channel grow. Have a lovely day!! I really do love your videos and get happy every time I see your post! You're doing a lot for a future OT and seeing the discipline of a healthy life doing the best you can. : ) Continuing the raw Day in a Life video is nice to see. Whatever you are learning just share that, so as you grow your viewers can too. I recommend videos you get excited about, because whatever you love shows through film. Those are your best videos that's why I sit and watch videos of you showing budgets even though that's not what brought me to your channel, your passion and sincerity kept me engaged. : )
@sandracreatives Ай бұрын
Thanks for being here ❤️ your ability to give amazing detailed feedback will be an asset as an OT! I’ll be honest- whenever I go to edit my vlogs I realize (and am annoyed with myself) for these exact things. The external motivation to get a more complete story day to day will be great 😊 I sometimes find myself thinking “I won’t film that or talk about that because nobody cares” but knowing that little things can be helpful- like what I eat or what I do- is amazing. Thank you thank you thank you!
@FrogVlog-Froggy. Ай бұрын
@@sandracreatives ❤ Awwwnn, thank you!! & yes you got this!!
@-stxrlight-dragons- Ай бұрын
This is who I aspire to be with money once I move out
@sandracreatives Ай бұрын
Personal finance can be fun (even when it’s a little stressful)
@lilacfoxen6885 Ай бұрын
Wow, that sounds like some good planning. May I ask what you majored in? (As a student soon to go through their own journey)
@sandracreatives Ай бұрын
I got a BS in health in exercise science and my doctorate in occupational therapy. My biggest tip is know what field you’re going into and how much you can expect to make- and then take out as few loans as possible (definitely no loans for living costs).
@roscoe007 Ай бұрын
Hi just curious, is there a big difference in coursework from a masters to a doctorate in OT?
@sandracreatives Ай бұрын
I only did a doctorate so I can’t speak to the difference, but you could compare courses between programs you’re attending!
@nancypark8910 Ай бұрын
Congratulations!!! Thank you so much for sharing all this valuable information - super helpful :) Quick question! I am debating whether to purchase the NBCOT study pack or just its 3 individual practice exams - which one would you recommend or better to get everything? (I already have the AOTA study guide pack and Therapy Ed) Thank you!
@sandracreatives Ай бұрын
I didn’t find the study pack very helpful, I think just the practice exams!
@nancypark8910 Ай бұрын
@@sandracreatives Thank you!!!
@SnowbellPrincess Ай бұрын
Can you provide more information on that Discover High yield savings account? Future OT stressing about saving for a house here lol
@sandracreatives Ай бұрын
Ah the home buying process is exciting and nerve wracking! Congrats! I have an HYSA through discover bank which I opened ~3 years ago for the following reasons: 1. It had the best interest rate of big name banks on the market 2. I already had a credit card with discover 3. I was happy with their customer service for the credit card I had 4. I could open it online and not have to talk to anyone :) Reasons I like my HYSA with discover now (3 ish years later) 1. It has the best interest rate of big name banks on the market (currently 4.16%) 2. I'm so happy with the customer service, I'm never on hold for more than 5 minutes and its always someone US based 3. The online interface is easy to use Reasons I dont like my HYSA with discover: 1.It takes 1-2 days to transfer money from non discover accounts (which doesn't really matter for me, because I use it for true savings and rarely spend out of it) I keep my emergency fund which is currently ~10K in this account, and I think it's a great tool for saving. Hope that helps- literally ask any other questions if you have them :)
@jamiemathew7869 Ай бұрын
thanks for sharing! when is your pay period? are you still in the state of Colorado? is your OT job in Colorado as well? does the state of Colorado have a good and decent salary? what is the cost of living like in the state you are in?
@breannebabycakes Ай бұрын
Do you make money on social media?
@sandracreatives Ай бұрын
At the moment, a negligible amount. Working to turn it into a little more :)
@uwailomwanmichaelerhabor3707 Ай бұрын
Congratulations
@themysticalexperiencer8141 Ай бұрын
Not all who wander are lost.
@jamiemathew7869 Ай бұрын
I'm so happy that you are enjoying your time well spent! congrats on being able to enjoy your life after being done with undergrad/ getting into OT school/ finishing OT school/ graduating/passing the NBCOT / and OMG CONGRATS ON LIVING YOUR LIFE AFTER GETTING YOUR FIRST OT JOB!! CONBGRATS AGAIN! IM so happy and proud of you :)
@sandracreatives Ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your support these past few months! Love having you here!
@rridafitness2340 Ай бұрын
🔥🌿👍🏽👍
@FrogVlog-Froggy. Ай бұрын
I love this!! 😭💛💛💛
@Kingbrayloquotes Ай бұрын
I would love to have a conversation with you about OT if possible.
@sandracreatives Ай бұрын
Shoot me an email [email protected] and we can try to set something up!
@Kingbrayloquotes Ай бұрын
@@sandracreatives alright will do !!
@Kingbrayloquotes Ай бұрын
What do your hours look like? I’m like fairly new to this field. I gained interest a couple months ago. I’ve been in healthcare for three years but I wanna make a switch. I really love what OT is about so far. Would you recommend I do shadowing before considering applying?
@sandracreatives Ай бұрын
I work in a hospital setting and work 8 hours a day 5 days a week. Most schools (in the US) will require shadowing hours on your application, so you’ll have to do it anyways, but I definitely recommend it
@relaxin2074 Ай бұрын
Thank you for this info. I'm thinking of becoming an OT. What ratio of your time is spent working with clients versus writing reports? Thanks in advance, it's hard to find this kind of info online
@sandracreatives Ай бұрын
This varies a lot setting to setting and is a huge conversation over all. Generally places have a standard of productivity, productive time is your billable hours, or hours spent working with patients. Currently where I work at a place that expects about 60% of your time will be productive, but this is low these days! You should be able to find out more by looking up “OT productivity standard” for your area or the area you’d like to work.
@jamiemathew7869 Ай бұрын
:) happy summer trip to spain!
@matt7iron Ай бұрын
I bet a million bucks you wont give me an answer, question how many hours a day do you actually sit in OTD school, 9-12 and lunch break, then return 1pm -3 pm, what are the hours, your best guess.
@sandracreatives Ай бұрын
Hi Matt- I know I did a video where I measured how much time I spent on OT school in a week. I was in a hybrid program so my days varied a lot, and of course it changes semester to semester, but I spent about 40 hours a week on school in general- it was a very sedentary few years
@rridafitness2340 2 ай бұрын
🔥🌿👍👍🏽
@SongsbyMaggieMay 2 ай бұрын
It seems like it was easy in this video but I know that it wasn’t at all Congratulations!!
@sandracreatives 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@jessiedavies7139 2 ай бұрын
Heyyy
@jamiemathew7869 2 ай бұрын
This was very helpful for me! Thank you,
@jamiemathew7869 2 ай бұрын
😮😮😮 congratulations on getting an OT job working already!!
@sandracreatives 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for being along for the journey!
@carlosbardales6543 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your video. Do you think 65% scores on the aota practice test a good sign of passing the actual test?
@sandracreatives 2 ай бұрын
I didnt use AOTA practice tests as a resource so I can't say! I would refer to facebook groups or reddit threads, but don't get too wrapped up in the horror stories of people who didnt pass
@carlosbardales6543 2 ай бұрын
Thank you !
@godchosenhopeful6728 2 ай бұрын
Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 🥳
@matt7iron 2 ай бұрын
Once in OT school all the Fieldwork is completely done 🥵
@Tmadison202 2 ай бұрын
Hi Sandra, I’m an aspiring OT and was wondering if you had any platform that I can reach out to you through!
@sandracreatives 2 ай бұрын
feel free to email me at my business email if you have any specific questions. [email protected]
@rridafitness2340 2 ай бұрын
🔥🌿🙏🏽🌹🙏
@Shirl33n 3 ай бұрын
Where did you find scholarships to apply to?
@sandracreatives 3 ай бұрын
I got most of my scholarships as part of my admission. AOTA has a few that are worth applying for after your first year.
@lazyitus 3 ай бұрын
Naylor Lake Rd?
@sandracreatives 3 ай бұрын
you betcha, a classic- lots of mosquitoes. I don't recommend it in the summer because of crowds
@lazyitus 3 ай бұрын
@@sandracreatives ok thanks. I've never been there but plan to check it out. I like a lot spots around Nederland for dispersed camping.
@breannebabycakes 3 ай бұрын
Is your student loan debt from both undergrad and your doctorate program?
@sandracreatives 3 ай бұрын
Just grad school- I had a full ride for undergrad