Communication disorders touch millions of lives, from hearing and speech sound disorders, balance or voice challenges, to swallowing disorders, stuttering, and language delays. As aspiring professionals, a significant portion of our time will be dedicated…
Posts tagged Advocacy
My Journey From Linguistics Major to Advocate for Speech-Language Pathology Programs in China
While studying at UC Berkeley, my interest in languages led me to pursue a major in linguistics. As someone who is bilingual (Chinese and English), I am passionate about language because it helps me perceive…
Take Action to Increase Diversity in CSD
Let’s start with some numbers! Did you know, according to the U.S. Census Bureau: 27.6% of Americans are members of a racial or ethnic minority group. 20% of Americans are bilingual (this number is growing…
Navigating CSD as a First-Generation College Student
Although I was born in California, my family moved to Mexico when I was about a year old. Most of my childhood was spent in the beautiful rancho, Ayutita, in the outskirts of city of…
