Albizu University, Puerto Rico:
2023 Chapter of the Year

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Each year, NSSLHA chapters participate in the National NSSLHA Chapter Honors program—vying for gold, silver, and bronze status. We’re continuously wowed by the incredible work each chapter puts into reaching their goals . . . and this year was no exception! Check out the full list of 2023 Chapter Honors awardees. Our Chapter of the Year award acknowledges the extraordinary efforts of one chapter from the Gold…

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2023-24 Chapter Leadership Summit Takeaways

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In August 2023, National NSSLHA hosted its inaugural Chapter Leadership Summit, a virtual gathering for student leaders nationwide. This event provided a pivotal platform for students to forge connections, exchange ideas, and learn more about the programs offered by National NSSLHA. Participants explored strategies for membership recruitment and retention, emphasizing tailored activities and engaging initiatives like graduate school expos and career talks. The summit also…

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My Experience in Belize: Growing and Studying Abroad

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During my junior year at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, I spent 9 days studying abroad in Belize as an undergraduate intern in speech-language pathology at Frank’s Eddy Government Primary School and San Oscar Romero Catholic School. There, I observed and worked with children ages 5–14 with diagnoses such as autism and developmental disability, and speech-language impairments. I provided support to the students…

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Demystifying the Audiology Externship Process: Finding, Applying for, and Choosing an Externship

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The externship application process requires a significant amount of planning and organization and is often a source of anxiety for the AuD candidate. In this post, I will break down the application process—from finding open placements to organizing your application materials to interviewing to accepting an offer—by providing my personal experience and tips for each stage of the application cycle. Finding a Placement: Where to…

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