Start Date
1-4-2017 12:10 PM
End Date
1-4-2017 12:30 PM
Description
Growing up I always had an interest in the medical/science area and really enjoyed working with children. Initially, I wanted to become a Pharmacist however, after experiencing it first hand as a summer job I decided that was not the career for me. I had come to a realization that I wanted something to combine my interest in the Sciences and my love for working with children. Plus, math was never my strong suit and surviving chemistry courses didn’t sound very realistic. Therefore, I pursued a degree in Elementary Education and in doing so I discovered about Speech-Language Pathology. My only regret was that I hadn’t discovered about the field sooner. I was already too invested in my bachelor’s degree that I had to finish. Taking on a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology was a daunting task because I had to complete 18 credits of pre-requisites and 52 credits of the actual Master’s degree. I also had to prepare to not work for approximately a year in order to complete full-time no pay externships (i.e., pediatric/adult setting). This was a challenging time in my life trying to juggle school, working a full time job as a Lead 2-year-old Pre-School Teacher at NSU’s Mailman Segal Center and maintaining a social life with family/friends. However, this experience made me the person I am today and taught me valuable lessons that make me a better Speech-Language Pathologist. My transition from student to a practicing Speech- Language Pathologist at a Title I school in the Broward County School System was definitely a reality check.
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The Journey to Becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist: Advice to My Undergraduate Self
Growing up I always had an interest in the medical/science area and really enjoyed working with children. Initially, I wanted to become a Pharmacist however, after experiencing it first hand as a summer job I decided that was not the career for me. I had come to a realization that I wanted something to combine my interest in the Sciences and my love for working with children. Plus, math was never my strong suit and surviving chemistry courses didn’t sound very realistic. Therefore, I pursued a degree in Elementary Education and in doing so I discovered about Speech-Language Pathology. My only regret was that I hadn’t discovered about the field sooner. I was already too invested in my bachelor’s degree that I had to finish. Taking on a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology was a daunting task because I had to complete 18 credits of pre-requisites and 52 credits of the actual Master’s degree. I also had to prepare to not work for approximately a year in order to complete full-time no pay externships (i.e., pediatric/adult setting). This was a challenging time in my life trying to juggle school, working a full time job as a Lead 2-year-old Pre-School Teacher at NSU’s Mailman Segal Center and maintaining a social life with family/friends. However, this experience made me the person I am today and taught me valuable lessons that make me a better Speech-Language Pathologist. My transition from student to a practicing Speech- Language Pathologist at a Title I school in the Broward County School System was definitely a reality check.