About Me

Writing a compelling autobiographical statement for the "ABOUT ME" page on your digital portfolio requires honest self-reflection, while also pitching the best version of yourself to your audience, including but not limited to future employer. The following tips are meant to guide you as you draft the textual portion of this page. Here are some example prompts to guide you. You do not need to limit yourself to these questions, but do consider your audience as being your academic advisor, faculty, peers, and other professionals. And remember, you can be as creative as you want when telling your story to your audience.

1. Consider your audience. What do they need to know? Equally as important, what don't they need to know? What details are essential? What can you leave out?
2. Lead with the basics. What is your name? Where are you from? Why do you choose to attend Dominican? Why do you choose Occupational Therapy as your profession? What inspires you? And what are your professional goals?
3. Follow up with specifics (if applicable). What, so far, has been your Dominican experience? Are you involved in athletics? Organizations? Clubs? If so, which ones? And how would you characterize your involvement? Dow do you spend your time? Studying? Volunteering? Attending community events? Be specific.
4. Conclude with immediate goals. What do you hope to accomplish as a student at Dominican? Do you plan to study abroad or participate in global learning experience? Which one? Why?
5. Proofread. Because this is, in a sense, a professional document. You should ensure that you use correct English grammar and mechanics. Write professionally.
6. Revise. This is,perhaps, the most important step. Your digital portfolio is a 'live" document and you should revisit periodically and revise the content as you achieve milestones and progress toward being an occupational therapist. Update regularly and frequently!