As aspiring professionals in the fields of audiology and speech-language pathology, we have the unique opportunity to advocate for marginalized communities and address college affordability. Advocacy goes beyond legislative actions and can take place in…
Posts tagged Undergraduate Students
Q&A: Exploring the Benefits of Mentorship for CSD Students
When I was a sophomore at Adelphi University, I heard about ASHA’s Student to Empowered Professional (S.T.E.P.) Mentoring Program during our chapter’s NSSLHA meeting. As soon as I learned about the program’s mission, I immediately…
Feeling Overwhelmed? Try Scheduling Your Rest!
Many students—myself included—find it tremendously difficult to balance academic success with personal fulfillment. As an undergraduate student steamrolling toward graduate school, I have found it increasingly challenging to manage both my academic life and personal…
Advocacy in Action: How to Support Transgender People in Your State
To protect trans youth and the clinicians who support them, it is important that you as an SLP advocate at the state level in opposition to discriminatory bills. Even if there is nothing pending in…