This October, I was given the opportunity to travel to Albuquerque, New Mexico, to attend the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA's) 2019 National Student Conclave (NSC). This experience was eye-opening and introduced me to a variety of individuals who are passionate for furthering the profession of physical therapy. I learned much more than I had anticipated and would strongly recommend attending this conference to anyone who is able.

Attending this conference as a first-year student, I was very uncertain about what to expect.