The official blog of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
To me, learning about speech-language pathology in other countries and cultures is important because awareness and education about places different than our own will make us better clinicians for all clients—those from different cultures and those who identify with the dominant culture. As an undergraduate at Ithaca College, I was disappointed to find that there wasn’t a study abroad program that allowed me to expand…
Most people don’t remember what it was like to be two- or three-years-old. But I do. I remember being terribly shy. I’d hide behind my mom’s leg at the mere “hello” from a stranger. She said I didn’t say much back then, but I cried A LOT. It got to be so much that I was referred to the Tresco TOTS Early Intervention program, a…
Leadership skills aren’t simply inherited. Just like your clinical skills, they have to be practiced and honed. And the best way to do that is by putting yourself out there and nabbing opportunities that are presented to you! National NSSLHA currently has five Executive Council, two Regional Council, and 100+ Student State Officer positions available—just for you! These positions will give you unparalleled opportunities to…
My bachelor’s degree isn’t in CSD, so when I started my post-baccalaureate at Cal State LA in 2014 I was new to speech-language pathology. I wanted to learn as much as I could about the field, get involved, and put myself in environments where I could gain insights from other students and professionals. Joining CSHA To accomplish all of this, I got involved in my…