Here are some characteristics or traits you may have that will make being a PT much easier. The first is to be compassionate to the patient and be concerned about their health. Detail oriented, being very attentive when it comes to diagnosing a patient's needs and the treatments they may need. Being able to use your hands and feel comfortable massaging people and assisting with their physical needs is called Dexterity. Interpersonal skills are also a great trait to have, according to bls.gov: “Because physical therapists spend a lot of time interacting with patients, they should enjoy working with people. They must clearly explain treatment programs, motivate patients and listen to their concerns to provide effective therapy." Physical therapists spend a lot of time on the feet and helping patients do their exercises, so physical stamina is a great trait to have. Again according to bls.gov, resourcefulness is a must-have characteristic because “Physical therapists customize treatment plans for patients. They must be flexible and adapt treatment plans to meet each patient's needs." Finally, time management skills, physical therapists treat many patients every day to give each patient the adequate time they need and perform other tasks throughout the day where great time management skills are needed ("Summary"). The university I plan to attend to earn my degree is Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU). It is a private Christian university and is located in Shawnee, Oklahoma. It has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1 and according to okbu.edu, “117 faculty are all active Christians.” To attend OBU the cost is $33,990 and that includes tuition for room, board and fees and that is the fall and spring semester combined. 100% of all OBU students receive some sort of financial aid for their