The official blog of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
Although language is localized to the left frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, research shows that music is neurally “wired” throughout. For people with brain damage, musical abilities are often a relative strength and the power of music can improve communication, socialization, and confidence. While attending Northern Illinois University (NIU) as an SLP grad student, Elizabeth (Beth) Lanza recognized the important connection between communication…
White sandy beaches, tropical weather year-round, people as warm as the climate. Many dream about the island life; to get far away from their daily stresses and bask in the sunlight. The beautiful Marianas Islands, a 14-island archipelago located near Southeast Asia, is home to beautiful flame trees, diverse coral reefs, and the friendliest people. That’s where I’m from. Unfortunately, location isn’t ideal when it…
All I can say right now is, “Wow!” I cannot believe my graduate career has come to an end. I’m proud to have made it this far and excited to embark on a new adventure as I start my first job as a speech-language pathologist at the Shandy Clinic in Colorado! Reflecting back now on the educational and clinical experiences I’ve had, I realize there…
$32,000. That’s the loan amount I graduated with from my undergrad institution. Now that I’m nearing the end of my graduate program, that number has jumped to $52,000! Oh, and let’s not forget about the interest that’s been accruing on those since day one. Now we’re at an estimated $58,000. But wait! What about all the other expenditures that come with being a student—textbooks, parking…