Grace Richardson, Class of 2021

Studying Occupational Therapy at UCC allowed me to combine my interests in both mental and physical health and taught me how to support people in a truly holistic way. I loved how the programme emphasized looking at the whole person, which is something that continues to shape how I think and work. I really valued the small class sizes and made lifelong, likeminded friends through this course. Since graduating, I’ve worked in a hospital setting and am now pursuing a PhD at NYU focused on the often overlooked psychosocial benefits of rehabilitation. The degree opened up a wide range of meaningful career paths, and we were encouraged to think outside the box and apply our skills in both clinical and non-clinical roles.