As a grad student, I’ve applied to my fair share of academic programs and jobs in the past. So, when it was time to start applying for externships last year, I had a pretty good idea of what to expect as far as my resume, cover letter, and letters of recommendation. But I had no clue what the rest of the process would be like—where…
Answering Your Top Externship Questions
Unlike Clinical Fellowships, externships are clinical practicum opportunities for both audiology and speech-language pathology students as part of their degree programs. For audiology students, externships should occur during their clinical doctorate program. Confused about completing an externship? Here are some of the most common questions we receive! Can ASHA Help Me Find an Externship? Externships are typically coordinated by CSD programs because contractual agreements are…
Taking the Stress Out of Grad School
Right now, you’re probably stressing out about all the assignments you have due, or the fact that your grade isn’t an A. You’ve probably cried in the past week because you just feel—overloaded. Grad school isn’t easy, but take it from me, there are things you can do to have a better experience! Take Care of Yourself First I can’t tell you how many times…
Experiencing Interprofessional Collaboration as a Student
Throughout our coursework, we hear about how important interprofessional collaboration is to ensure the best results for our future clients. The best client outcomes can only be achieved when we, as professionals, collaborate with those in related professions to design and implement treatments that target and support goals from multiple disciplines—increasing the depth and speed with which our clients achieve their goals. But how can…