Behind the Scenes at SPOT: What It’s Really Like to Be Part of the Board and Support Team

by Author | Oct 19, 2025 | general, student experience

In this blog post, Gaëlle – Blogger of the SPOT Board – reflects on her inspiring journey as a board member at SPOT. She looks back with gratitude and pride on a period filled with growth, learning, and meaningful connections. Meanwhile, Dorothea shares her own...

Growing Through Reablement: My Occupational Therapy Placement Journey

by Author | Jun 29, 2025 | general, OT internship, student experience

Hello Everyone, my name is Victoria, and I am currently the general board member of SPOT. I will be graduating soon from the University of Southampton as an occupational therapist. Reflections on my placement As I wrapped up the final week of my fourth occupational...

SPOT Board Members in Action at International Conferences

by Author | Jun 1, 2025 | general, OT information, student experience

Last month, three SPOTeurope board members had the opportunity to attend international conferences across Europe. The president, Kira, took part in a congress in Germany. Angela, the ENOTHE Student Board Member, attended a conference in Alicante, Spain. And our...

Embarking on a Journey: My Occupational Therapy Internship in South Africa

by Author | Apr 6, 2025 | student experience

In February 2023, I embarked on an incredible journey that would shape both my personal and professional life. My name is Elise Hautekier, and I am a 22-year-old occupational therapist with a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy as well as a...

My experience as an OT student with a disability

by Author | Dec 8, 2024 | general, student experience

Hi everyone! My name is Angela Lumpert, and I am a 23-year-old Occupational Therapy Bachelor’s student in my fourth year and I am based in Spain. In honor of International Persons with Disabilities Day I would like to share some key aspects of my experience as a...