Physical Therapy

What happens when you bring five guys together for two years of weekly commutes from Chico, in order to take the Physical Therapy Assistant program at Shasta College? You get a bond that transcends quizzes, labs, and late-night study sessions. In their words—you get a brotherhood.

Johnny: “The staff and instructors are highly dedicated and truly want us to succeed. The friendships and camaraderie in our cohort made the six-hour labs fly by. We learned, but we also had fun together. And, a huge shout out to my girlfriend Jackie for supporting all of us on this journey!”

Aiden: “I considered going back to the university for another degree, but it felt like I’d just keep spending money for little return. The program at Shasta College has been awesome, and I’m thankful for these friends for life.”

Kevin: “I truly feel like the teachers care about our success in this program. I’ve never had that kind of one-on-one mentorship at any other school. That support goes beyond just physical therapy—it helps with life too. This experience has been amazing.”

Sebastian: “The camaraderie and sense of unity has really helped. We all have challenges but helping each other through those made all the difference. I spent time at other universities, but nothing compares to this program.”

Justin: “The hybrid program at Shasta let me work and study. It’s been a fun ride—everyone in the cohort went through this together, and the staff brought us closer.”