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…
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Puppies and Speech Therapy—A Pawesome Combo
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…
Talking to Professionals—They’re Just Like Us!
Two years ago, as an undergrad, I had the chance to attend the ASHA Convention—a surreal experience! Not only was I surrounded by innovative research, but I was immersed in a setting with the most…
Our Voices Count: A Panel on Multicultural Experiences
From being asked repeatedly if we speak Spanish based on our skin color, to being excluded from class discussion as the only minority, several of us doctoral students at the University of Kansas (KU) have…