The official blog of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
To say living during a pandemic has been a transition would be an understatement. Not only have our daily lives been impacted, but our education and how we stay connected as members of our NSSLHA chapters has too. In March, I dreamt of the day I’d officially become secretary of San Francisco State University’s (SFSU) NSSLHA chapter for the 2020-2021 academic year. I was looking…
We’re all entering an academic year that feels a little strange, to say the least. Most of us are taking classes virtually at home this semester, while others are learning in person and on campus. Some of us are at schools with a hybrid model. Regardless of how your classes look, one thing remains the same for undergrads—having to take the GRE! Prepping for the…
Last week, National NSSLHA hosted the 2nd session in our Raw Conversations series: Beyond the Petition—How to be Anti-Racist in CSD Education. During this session, we facilitated an open discussion between CSD students and faculty on how to combat racism within CSD education, with case studies from the University of Cincinnati and the University of Oregon. Insights from CSD Students To watch this portion of…
Emotions play a role in our learning, decision-making, creativity, relationships, and health. In this emotionally charged time, emotional intelligence helps us build resilience. It’s key to being an impactful student, leader, and future clinician. What is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence is a set of emotional and social skills that collectively establish how we perceive and express ourselves and develop and maintain social relationships. Emotional intelligence…