Amy Albenda
Occupational Therapy
Why I chose this graduate program:
for the atmosphere
A book from class I would never sell back:
Netter's Anatomy
Something I collect:
Postcards from around the world
Why I went back to graduate school:
to pursue a master'a degree in OT
The best gift I’ve ever received:
a trip to Alaska
My favorite place to have coffee around NYU:
Washington Square Park
If I could take a year off, I would:
Join Doctors without Borders
My secret (academic) passion:
National Geographic Photographer
The best invention in the last 10 years:
My dad's child safety products ( The Shield Finger Guard which he invented after I crushed my finger in the door as a baby)
My inspiration:
Easter Seals Campers (camp for people with disabilities)
After I graduate, I: will be an OT for the NYC Public Schools
Background Information
Where you grew up:
Brooklyn
Graduation Year:
2008
Honors/Awards/etc.:
Congressional Award, Bronze Medal; Graduated from UMD cum laude; Studied abroad in Seville, Spain; Community Outreach Representative for OT department, Alumni Board member
Community service/ work experience:
Volunteer: Americorps NCCC member (domestic Peacecorps); Achilles Track Club; New Orleans Disaster Relief; Therapeutic Riding Academy; American Red Cross; Habitat for Humanity; AIDS Walk Team Leader; Organized annual Toy Drives and Clothing Drives. Work: ESL Tutor, Pediatric Neurology Deptartment at Columbia Presbyterian