The official blog of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
As we’ve entered into this most unusual fall season, I couldn’t help but reflect . . . how did we end up here? Last fall, I entered into the SLP grad school application process eager and excited to participate in an on-campus program to get that real “grad school experience,” meet like-minded people passionate about CSD, and work face-to-face with my first clients. Then, a…
Everyone has their own path to the speech, language, and hearing world, and it’s important to recognize every path is different. Some students attend a program specifically tailored to communication sciences and disorders (CSD), whereas others may have a background in linguistics or psychology. No matter what you’re majoring in, I believe everyone should take that step towards gaining leadership experiences. It’s easy to get…
In “Courageous Conversations About Race,” author Glenn Singleton notes there should always be four agreements when having group conversations about social justice issues: Staying engaged Experiencing discomfort Speaking your truth Expect/accept non-closure Such expectations are easier said than done, but National NSSHLA’S Raw Conversations: Be the Change You Want to See was a great opportunity to practice these agreements with fellow CSD students from across…
The presidential election is at the top of everyone’s minds today. But don’t forget that letting your voice be heard isn’t just a one-day affair. As future audiologists and speech-language pathologists, you’re going to spend much of your time being an advocate—for you, for your clients, for their care, and for the treatments you propose. Because you’re entering a profession that can be affected by…