I’m a first-generation college student. My dad received a high school diploma and my mom took some community college courses. None of my grandparents went to college. Although neither of my parents, nor my grandparents,…
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Connecting My Family’s Culture to My Future as an SLP
I come from an extreme racial minority group of African American and East Indian cultures. I was adopted into an East Indian family and raised with Indian cultures and morals. Growing up with traditional Indian…
The “Silver Tsunami” Is Coming—As Future SLPs, Are We Prepared?
Originally, I wanted to be a preschool or kindergarten teacher. But throughout my college courses, I didn’t feel passionate while observing the classroom setting. One day, as I sat in my ENT’s office, I noticed…
Personal Statements: A Guide to Writing “Good”
In a field that stresses the importance of effective communication, it’s no surprise that personal statements for graduate programs often play a pivotal role in the admissions process. To ease any anxiety you may feel,…