The official blog of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
When you’re young, you don’t always know what career path you’ll end up on. For so many students, we may hear about the professions because of the experiences of those close to us. I learned about the professions when my younger brother received speech therapy in elementary school. However, it was not until I took a few courses in the last semester of my senior…
In celebration of Black History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH). Members shared what being part of NBASLH means to them—their responses ranged from empowerment to community support and professional growth. NBASLH serves as a beacon for Black professionals in the profession of speech-language pathology, providing a space for connection, advocacy, and learning. What does being…
Pictured, from left: SUNY Fredonia undergrads Shirley Smit, Alexandria Visconte, and Amanda Keppel, at the 2023 ASHA Convention in Boston. Did you know that there are multiple ways for students to attend the annual ASHA Convention? Often, those pathways include travel and registration waivers. We asked several students who attended ASHA 2023 to share how they got to Convention and insights on their experience. Whether…
Whether you’re interviewing for a clinical fellowship, externship, or your first job, asking questions is an important part of an interview. It shows the hiring manager that you’re prepared and engaged—and it’s an opportunity for you to discover if an organization, school, or company is a place where you can apply your skills, thrive, learn, and be happy. “This is your time to interview them…