During my freshman year at the University of Connecticut, I secured and began a research assistantship with Dr. Emily Myers, a professor in the speech, language, and hearing sciences (SLHS) and psychology departments. Little did…
Posts tagged Speech-Language Pathology
5 Steps to Navigating Social Media as a Pre-Professional
Now, more than ever, with the transition to increased professional activities through virtual platforms, your virtual presence even as a pre-professional is important. It’s become easy—and often routine—for professors, clinical educators, and, most importantly, future…
Helping My Grandfather Cope with His Hearing Loss
According to the World Health Organization, “around 466 million people worldwide have disabling hearing loss;” which is defined as hearing loss greater than 40dB in adults, and greater than 30dB in children. Kindred Spirits My…
“This Girl Is on Fire”: Returning to School After 26 Years
Every Wednesday morning at 6:00, as I step out of my house into the darkness of the garage, a feeling of accomplishment washes over me. It is palpable. Every single time. My day’s barely begun,…