Jumping Into Undergrad Research to Prepare for Success as a Medical SLP

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Jordan Hazelwood, PhD, CCC-SLP, assistant professor of speech-language pathology, and Leanna Pollack, undergrad senior of CSD at Appalachian State University

As undergrads, we tend to pack our summers with résumé-strengthening activities for grad school applications—camp counseling, shadowing, and interning all appear to be advantageous. Towards the end of my junior year at Appalachian State University, I wondered, “What other opportunities could I seize this summer?” I reached out to my neuroanatomy and physiology professor (because she captured my interest in neurological disorders) and discovered she…

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So Many Choices: Find the Job that Fits Your Strengths and Style

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Student thinking

Future SLPs face a daunting burden of choice. Entering into our extraordinarily rich and broad field, new professionals may feel anxious about making the right choice, leaving other good options behind, and trying to find the setting where their strengths will shine.  When finding the right job for you, not only is it important to consider your personal gifts and preferences, but also the trends…

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Can’t-Miss Student Activities at Convention

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NSSLHA students at 2018 ASHA Convention in Boston

Last year was my first time attending the ASHA Convention. I’ll never forget what an amazing experience it was—gaining life-long connections and learning so much about our fields at sessions and presentations. Not to mention, this was my first trip to Boston—what a great new city to explore! My favorite memory, by far, was interacting with fellow students in the NSSLHA Lounge and hearing what…

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Find Your Perfect Setting Through Volunteer Work

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Student wearing scrubs in medical setting

One of the many highlights of being an audiologist or speech-language pathologist is the vast array of settings we can work in. But, how do you pick? No matter what part of the CSD journey you’re in—even if you think you already know what setting you like best—now’s the perfect time to explore all of your options. And volunteering is a great way to dip…

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