The official blog of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
Up until this year, I’d always spent my spring breaks taking time away from school, laying on the beach, or spending time with friends. Spring Break 2018 was different. This past March—instead of basking in the sun or catching up with loved ones—I left Idaho State University (ISU) and embarked on a journey with 60 other volunteers from all medical backgrounds to provide health care…
Your ability to communicate is a gift, one that others may never receive. It’s a fundamental aspect of human beings. Think about that word—being. Our goals, our talents, our actions; all shape our being. Imagine if your being was dictated by a diagnosis; one in which others saw your symptoms before they saw your achievements. This was the reality of Chris Klein, an inspiring young…
After studying and working hard for years, graduating and becoming an SLP was one of the most exciting moments of my life! It was also really scary once I landed my first job and actually set foot in my new workplace, not to mention when I saw my first solo client. I thought I wasn’t going to be good enough and constantly worried that I…
As an undergraduate, I participated extensively in undergraduate research opportunities. Because of this, I knew early on that a PhD might be something I’d like to pursue. However, making the decision to actually apply to a PhD program was a lot harder than I thought it would be. A few factors made me hesitant to push “send” on my application. My Biggest Fears First, I…