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University of Southern California
University of Southern California
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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Bethrese Padini MA ’20

Bethrese Padini MA ’20

Hometown: West Covina, CA
Program: Entry-Level Master’s, Class of 2020

What brought you to occupational therapy?
I was drawn to how occupational therapy plays its role in the healing process for a patient and how different it is from other healthcare professions in that it encourages a client to live life and thrive through meaningful daily occupations, not just survive a disease.

What area of practice are you interested in?
I am interested in working in adult rehab but am open to anything that is particularly involved with populations that are going through cancer.

Tell us about your favorite memory from the program so far.
Being in the crafts room everyday making fun crafts!

If your childhood had a smell, what would it be?
Ocean and sand because I was born on an island called Saipan.

What are some small things that make your day better?
Unintentional rhymes in your sentences (such as my answer in the previous question!).