As undergrads, we tend to pack our summers with résumé-strengthening activities for grad school applications—camp counseling, shadowing, and interning all appear to be advantageous. Towards the end of my junior year at Appalachian State University,…
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Can’t-Miss Student Activities at Convention
Last year was my first time attending the ASHA Convention. I’ll never forget what an amazing experience it was—gaining life-long connections and learning so much about our fields at sessions and presentations. Not to mention,…
Public Speaking: It’s More Than Just Words
In a recent article I wrote for the ASHA Leader Blog, I shared Ten Tips for Public Speaking that had nothing to do with the words you’ll say. I’m a light-hearted speaker, using lots of…
Stay Connected as an Online Grad Student
As an online grad student, I’ve been asked, “How do you stay connected to your professors and peers? Don’t you feel isolated?” There’s a huge misunderstanding that completing online coursework means you don’t interact with…