The official blog of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
What I have to share is going to be uncomfortable before it gets comfortable. However, it’s an important topic to discuss if we want to instill change. So here it goes… Naïve-Me As an Asian American, I’m part of the minority. I know that everyone (minority and non-minority) has faced or will face prejudicial and stereotypical views from people of different races, genders, ethnicities, or…
Each year, NSSLHA chapters participate in the NSSLHA Chapter Honors program—vying for gold, silver, and bronze status. And, each year, we’re awed by the incredible work being done. So [drumroll, please] … we’re excited to announce that Cleveland State University is the 2018 Chapter of the Year! We especially loved how many of their chapter’s tactics support National NSSLHA’s Strategic Plan: Deepened Member Understanding and…
Throughout my term as a National NSSLHA Regional Councilor, I’ve been asked one question countless times: How can I take on a leadership role while being a graduate student? There’s a huge misconception that being in grad school means you don’t have time for anything else in life. The reality is that being a student leader is feasible, regardless of the profession, the coursework, and…
I’ve always been passionate about animals, especially dogs. During my junior year of college, I was so excited to have an opportunity to raise service-dogs-in-training. Roku was my first pup—a sweet, gentle, golden Labrador puppy who never met a person or peanut butter he didn’t like! Every Wednesday, I’d puppy-sit Roku. With a service-dog-in-training vest strapped to his back, I’d socialize him to different stimuli…