The official blog of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
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…
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…
As aspiring professionals in the fields of audiology and speech-language pathology, we have the unique opportunity to advocate for marginalized communities and address college affordability. Advocacy goes beyond legislative actions and can take place in various settings throughout our educational journey. By actively supporting marginalized groups and promoting equal access to education, we can contribute to a more inclusive and equitable society. In this blog…
While studying at UC Berkeley, my interest in languages led me to pursue a major in linguistics. As someone who is bilingual (Chinese and English), I am passionate about language because it helps me perceive the world around me and connect with people from different backgrounds and cultures. I enjoy communicating with people from all walks of life! However, as graduation approached, I was uncertain…