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Coleman Colleague: Alexander Hunt, Class of 2023
Aug 2, 2024
From psych major to OTA major: Meet Alexander Hunt, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Class of 2023!
Name
Alexander Hunt
City/Town of Residence
Pearland, Texas
Hometown & High School
Manvel, Texas, Manvel High School
Degree or Certificate Program
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Year of Graduation
Class of 2023
Title & Place of Employment
Geriatric Occupational Therapy Assistant, Power Rehabilitation
Why did you choose HCC Coleman College?
I choose HCC Coleman College because it offered the program of my choice at an affordable cost. I also had family members who were alumni of HCC Coleman and wanted to follow in their footsteps.
Why did you choose your program of study?
I choose the Occupational Therapy Assistant program because I was originally a psychology major, and my mom told me to look into occupational therapy. Once I did my research and understood what occupational therapy encompasses, I knew it was something I wanted to do.
What did you like best about your college experience?
The best part of my college experience was building new connections with my cohort.
What did you like best about your program of study?
The best part about being in the occupational therapy assistant program was the challenge that each course offered. The courses were in depth but allowed you to push your creativity and your clinical reasoning.
When you were tired, what motivated you to push forward?
During times of burnout and moments of stress, what motivated me was my family and friends. No matter if I was down, they always believed in me and supported me through my journey as a student.
What advice can you offer to help other students succeed?
Don't limit yourself to what you are comfortable with. Be open to take in feedback and apply it to your life. Build connections with your cohort because they will be your support system.
How did your education change or improve your life?
My education at Coleman changed my life because it allowed me to push myself pass my expectations. It also allowed me to be able to live my dream, which is helping people live their lives to the fullest.