For Anthony Acosta, his future started with an internship. Acosta, a Psychology major with a focus in Physical Therapy, recently accepted a job as a rehab tech at Bardonia Physical Therapy, an outpatient clinic in Monroe, N.Y.
At the end of his recent internship with Bardonia Physical Therapy, Acosta was offered a permanent position with the company, and was given the opportunity to work while completing his studies as a full-time student.
“I enjoy meeting and building relationships with all of the patients that I work with, and I enjoy being able to teach them and inspire them to keep getting better,” Acosta explained.
“My favorite is when a patient comes in and tells me that what we do is working for them and that they are feeling better.”
In addition to his strong work ethic and ambitious personality, Acosta credits his time at the Mount for helping to mold him into the success he is today.
One experience that stood out to him was being a member of the Mount’s track and field team, where he became familiar with many of the different stretches and exercises that he would later be asked to teach his patients.
He is also grateful to the Mount professors who have guided him throughout his academic career. For example, Acosta thanked Paul Schwartz, professor of Psychology, “for teaching [me] so much and pushing me to strive for more, and also introducing me to the field of Psychology and how important it is to everyday life and my career itself.”
He added, “I know in my heart that I will always carry the blessing of the Knights.”