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Dolly Chowdhury OS Minor ’20

Major: Biochemistry

What brought you to USC?
After visiting USC for the first time, I knew this was the school I wanted to attend! I fell in love with the beautiful campus, was amazed by the variety of programs they offered, and instantly was connected to the Trojan family.

What are some of the occupations you engage in?
I am involved in many occupations both on and off campus. I play soccer with other USC students on the weekdays, go sailing on some weekends in Long Beach, enjoy hiking with my friends in the LA community, and like to read occasionally when I am not studying for my classes.

Describe your favorite occupational science minor course.
One of my favorite OS classes had been OT 280, called the Essential Occupations of Emerging Adulthood. This course had taught me many life skills that I can apply to my years both in college and afterwards. I have learned many skills, such as learning how to take care of my finances, how to buy a home, and how to choose the best job for me.

If your childhood had a smell, what would it be?
It would be the smell of ice cream. I have always enjoyed spending my free time at the beach and would always like buying freshly made ice cream at the harbor.

What are some small thing that make your day better?
Spending time with my friends and meeting new people!

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USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
1540 Alcazar Street, CHP 133, Los Angeles, CA 90089-9003

ACOTE accreditation | NBCOT certification

The USC entry-level master’s degree program (cost of attendance) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education® (ACOTE®) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The USC entry-level doctorate in occupational therapy (OTD) degree program (cost of attendance) is accredited by ACOTE®. View our program’s ACOTE® standards public data. ACOTE® c/o the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.®, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814, (301) 652-AOTA, www.acoteonline.org.

Professional program graduates are eligible to apply for the national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.® (NBCOT®), nbcot.org. All states require licensure to practice; a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT® OTR certification examination or attain state licensure. Program results from the NBCOT® can be found online at www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance.