The official blog of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
As I went through my freshman year as a CSD student, I began to worry that when it was time to apply to grad school, good grades wouldn’t be enough. I wanted to distinguish myself from my peers and show that I was capable of doing great things! At the same time, I became really interested in people’s perceptions of individuals who stutter—specifically, the number…
Being a freshman speech path major can be pretty intimidating—between trying to acclimate yourself to “college life” and hearing the upperclassmen talk about how hard it is to get into grad school, it’s overwhelming. You jump ahead in your mind and start to wonder if you’ll be accepted into grad school, not to mention doubting if you’ll even make it through undergrad! Feeling Lost Last…
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…