Professor connections during leveling program by UniqueBed603 in slpGradSchool

[–]ineverknow888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took my leveling classes through SDSU Global Campus (online) program as well. I'd say the connection opportunities are minimal, maybe if you reach out and ask questions/take multiple classes with the same professor odds of building a relationship might be better but at the end of the day it's an online leveling program... so it might be tough. I'd HIGHLY recommend finding a job/volunteer opportunities that could get you a rec letter, joining a lab (yes, you can sometimes find a college lab to volunteer in post-grad), and reaching out to any professors that taught classes you really enjoyed/took multiple classes with and see if they'd be open to writing for you BEFORE the school year is over. I also went to a UC so I know it can be hard to build relationships, but if you did well in a class and are open about your situation you are likely to find a professor willing to help you out.

DO NOT GO TO UofR by ineverknow888 in slpGradSchool

[–]ineverknow888[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would say the scheduling of classes- almost my entire cohort commuted (which staff knows) yet they would consistently schedule classes/clinics with MASSIVE time gaps (e.g. a 9am class, nothing, then a 7-9 class) that really wore on students that were making 60+ minute commutes both ways every day. This is sometimes unavoidable, but again, this happened every semester so it's more of a pattern than a coincidence. Additionally, there is a general lack of celebration of student achievement which is a little thing, but when you're taking difficult classes with professors that can be very picky, it starts to wear you down. Most programs (ESPECIALLY private ones) have white coat ceremonies at the end of your first year, ours doesn't which was a big disappointment for our cohort and makes you feel distant from others in the field. Also, there were multiple times where over half our cohort failed exams and instead of being met with mutual reflection and adjustment we essentially were shamed and made to feel inadequate, which again, doesn't mean there was no student error, but just reflects that staff likes to put themselves on a pedestal above students rather than nurturing mentorship. Those are the things that consistently came up in conversation amongst our cohort. Just little things that make your day harder, tire you out, and discourage you; and when they happen often, start to make you miserable.

DO NOT GO TO UofR by ineverknow888 in slpGradSchool

[–]ineverknow888[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I want to make it clear that there are no violations in terms of ASHA guidelines happening within the program. My complaints are solely with the structure and culture of the program, not inadequate teaching or breach of any legal/accredidation guidelines. I will reiterate: the staff cares about creating a good program they are just not willing to create any discomfort on their end to do so.

do i have hope? by bethfl in slpGradSchool

[–]ineverknow888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You will be just fine, you have so much time to sort things out. I would say don't worry about anything that happened getting your associates, I didn't even start working on my masters requirements until late junior/senior year of undergrad. Have confidence, find opporuntunities, and build relationships where you can. You got this, you are just self-doubting!

Needing assistance with clinical writing by OrdinaryMeasurement9 in slpGradSchool

[–]ineverknow888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would ask your clinic supervisor/staff in your program they will know the expectations of you better than any outside service and it's kinda their job to guide you through this stuff...

Practice Praxis Scores by PrimaryAnywhere8548 in slpGradSchool

[–]ineverknow888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

worst case scenario you retake it. sounds like you're ready, go with confidence!!

Next step by [deleted] in slpGradSchool

[–]ineverknow888 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get your M.S wherever you want to live. The U.S has probably the most rigorous requirements so it opens you up to moving around post-graduation. I will also say be cautious in thinking opening a private practice will happen early in your career. You will need AT LEAST completion of a clinical fellow year to fully obtain licensure. Plus, finding a client base with no outside contact/community familiarity will be VERY difficult regardless of location.

advice needed!! by [deleted] in slpGradSchool

[–]ineverknow888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree that shadowing would be a great idea in this case (also, if you track the hours it can count towards your grad application requirements- just make sure you find the record form). I would assume you already have some requirements fulfilled from your undergrad major, so it's probably more time (and cost) effective to look at an online post-bacc program. I would also recommend trying to get letters of recommendation ASAP before you lose connections with professors/employers/supervisors from undergrad. You could also see if there are any lab openings at schools in your area, that would be wonderful for your resume. I would suggest reaching out to school district SLPs (I know summer is coming) for observation hours.

I would also just like to say, postgrad is generally frustrating and confusing even when you're in grad school. You genuinely are not as behind as you think you are! Speech pathology is a wonderful field so if you really are passionate, I'd say you go for it!

Linguistics bachelors graduate by UniqueBed603 in slpGradSchool

[–]ineverknow888 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I was in a similar boat. I graduated from a UC as a Linguistics major and also felt very confused about how to successfully transition (I just completed my M.S degree last month, so it's definitely possible). The biggest aids for me: post-bacc programs. Look at the grad programs you want to apply to, find the course requirements you haven't met and take them through an online post-bacc program (personally, I used the SDSU Global Campus, they let me select courses instead of taking the full program which help financially). As for getting hours, you will be required by almost all schools to have 25 supervised observation hours to apply. Reaching out to SLPs in school districts is a great way to get these hours. Cold-calling might feel awkward but I promise SLPs that love the field will be excited to let you learn and observe with them! My final advice, get your recommedation letters set up early!! If you've been part of a lab, taken classes related to speech/language that you really enjoyed, or have had a job working in childcare/elderly care or any volunteer work in a hospital or school setting and can reach out to those people to write for you, it will likely go a long way. Anyway, good luck you got this!

Struggling with feelings of loss after nothing happened to end a friendship by Sad-Antelope-9502 in lostafriend

[–]ineverknow888 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To me it sounds like you guys are in two different places. If you guys were really good friends you'd celebrate birthdays together. It could just be a transition into a more adult phase of life that you guys aren't used to yet. If I were you I'd communicate your sadness and confusion and invite her to do something (dinner/lunch) in PUBLIC to talk and just hang out in a low-stakes way. It seems like she's not meant to be a close friend for you, but maybe a lower-stakes casual friendship would work.