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When I was an undergraduate student and starting my search for SLP graduate programs, I had a few qualifiers: a bilingual training component, a multicultural emphasis, funding opportunities, and warm winters. Why were these qualifiers important to me? Well, as a Spanish minor, I didn’t have a lot of opportunities practicing Spanish conversationally. My grammar and writing were decent, but I knew I wouldn’t be…
As you prepare to start your CSD career, it’s important to think about how ethical decision-making will be a part of your everyday experience. To create a greater awareness of situations that could pose ethical dilemmas throughout your career—and to get you thinking about how to handle these situations—ASHA established the Student Ethics Essay Award (SEEA) program. Submissions are now being accepted for this year’s…
We understand earning Chapter Honors can seem daunting, especially when it comes to filling out the application. There are some misconceptions out there that may make it seem like it’s a super difficult process—but it’s not. In fact, it’s pretty easy! Don’t believe me? Let me prove it to you by debunking these misconceptions and sharing some tips and tricks … Myths About Chapter Honors…
Happy New Year, everyone!! I can’t believe it’s 2020. And knowing we’re at the start of a new decade, this year feels a bit different and more exciting than years’ past. I’ve been thinking about all of the amazing things that’ll happen during the next decade. We’ll all finish our degrees, get our first jobs, and start building a foundation for our careers. Not to…