As a perpetual optimist and aspiring Speech Language Pathologist my compassion for people has driven me to succeed. From a young age I was faced with overcoming the challenge of Plaque-Guttate Psoriasis. It was this challenge that manifested my desire to show compassion to and to inspire others. From this challenge I learned the impact one has at any given moment on the people they meet, work with and/or befriend. My unwavering dedication to the dream of becoming a Speech Language Pathologist is evident in my inexorable work ethic, dependability, and desire to learn in order to help others. My greatest desires are to inspire clients to overcome whatever may lie ahead and to practice in my chosen profession with the compassion that will establish relationships with clients and families founded in trust and optimism. The University of North Dakota (UND) is where I believe I will further nurture my …show more content…
The opportunity I had to volunteer as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant in a baby language lab for Dr. Melanie Soderstrom and the time I spent working as a respite aid only solidified my passion for the field. I continued to educate myself in a variety of fields and I’ve demonstrated a strong knowledge in data collection and analysis through my time volunteering and working as a research assistant. These skills will allow me to think critically as I enter a field where so many questions have yet to be answered. Volunteering has provided rich learning experiences in the field of Speech Language Pathology but also in seeing the importance of giving back to one’s community and in the value of caring for the people around you. Through various jobs, my participation in multiple organizations, and volunteering, I have acquired many skills and showcased true leadership and teamwork qualities. I understand the importance of community and team approaches for one’s success in
In the beginning of my senior year I was eager to expand my understanding of how it would be to work in a hospital. An opportunity arose allowing me to volunteer in the hospital at the University of Chicago. I was able to volunteer at the children's playroom, which consisted of a weekly commitment. The daily tasks I had to perform where to enlighten the spirits of children and reduce the amount of anxiety that developed within them when they approached a hospital visit. I would play games, read books, or just company the patients at their bedside. I especially love to interact with the younger patients because their laughter and innocence warms my heart up.
It just so happens that I believe that I can best and most effectively “lend a hand” when a person is at their bodily weakest. From a single semester of shadowing—a total of 11.75 hours—under physicians and surgeons alike, I have experienced a taste of the medical field from the fascinating gruesome finesse of an open-heart surgery to the day-to-day clinical patient interaction that makes up so much of a medical professionals career. From a community standpoint, I believe that a person does not need to be a doctor to express and achieve care. Because of that, I have joined organizations such as Chords4Kids on the TCU campus—that sings nostalgic songs from the 2000s to down-syndrome children at the local education center as well as at retirement homes, and other events alike—and the TCU GO Center, which mentors local high-school students during their college application process. For the later, I have been given the responsibility as the Executive Organizer for their annual “College Access Day” which provides local students with college information workshops and campus tours. I have also actively
In the poem “Speech Therapy” by John Reibetanz, the word “language” is prominent when compared to the rest of the words penned. Amongst the stanzas of the poem, the theme of love is notably compared to language, which aids in describing the type and strength of the love mentioned. Similarly, many terms found in the poem correspond to various aspects of the art of language, contributing to the overall impression of the poem. Lastly, the poem is filled with descriptions of body parts performing actions comparable to those of words and language itself, allowing language to be seen through human actions. Emotions of love, the words used in the poem, along with body imagery, demonstrate that the poem “Speech Therapy” is centered around the word
I sat in my child development class in a “brick and mortar” classroom setting. What was I doing there? I was extremely interested in what the professor was speaking on and what was being discussed. However, I was beginning to doubt whether I wanted to continue in my current field of study, Speech/Language Pathology. I no longer felt I was being fulfilled. There was something lacking. I talked to a few of my friends who mentioned how much money I would make as a Speech/Language Pathologist. I heard what they were saying, but somehow it just did not matter. I had to find the missing link…….
After over 15 years of working as a CNA and Caregiver, I decided that I wanted to continue my education in the medical field. In 2013 I took the first step towards gaining a better future with more experience as a medical professional. I enrolled into a Medical Assistant program at IBMC college of Longmont. It has been a long road and I am almost to the finish line having gained essential skills needed to move further into my career. It has been a grueling and eye opening experience for me being an adult learner returning back to school at 33 years of age. I persevered through these pass two years with courage and determination, never letting my short comings get the best of me. As I approach the end of my journey with IBMC I have realized that I have a passion for helping those persons who
An interest in the field of speech-language pathology was ignited in my mind and my heart at the young age of 9. It was career day in Mrs. Garrett’s third grade class and our school speech pathologist was speaking to the class about her profession. I knew at that moment that this was my calling. I was fortunate to have a support system that focused on helping my passion flourish, so my wonderful teacher arranged for me to spend a week with our school speech pathologist, during this time I was able to see how she helped students communicate. During high school, I was given the opportunity to spend two days per week volunteering with the elementary school speech-pathologist in our district. These experiences continued to shape my goals and dreams for the future. Unfortunately, my dreams soon came crashing down around me. As I prepared to apply for college, I realized that my parents had spent my entire college fund during a financial hardship. I was devastated by the setback, but decided to attend a community college instead, planning to transfer after two years. During my time at community college, I faced yet another setback, my parents were getting a divorce and soon I found myself without a place to live. Consequently, my grades and GPA suffered as I bounced
1. Many people have multiple reasons why they want to be able to help others in their everyday jobs. My attraction to being a Speech Language Pathologist is because I want to be able to people overcome their speech problems. As a Speech Language Pathologist I want to be able to help people that have speech problems, overcome this problem and be able to be independent without needing the help of myself or other people that are trying to talk to them. I personally know their feelings and have actually been in their shoes to know how frustrating life can be trying to talk and have someone else talk for you.
People’s lives are changed every day by their actions and experiences. This past summer, I participated in a community service project, an experience that opened my eyes in many ways. I was a volunteer at the County Memorial Hospital. In my time as a volunteer at the hospital, I was able to meet patients and staff members from all over the world and learn about their life experiences. Listening to all of their stories has made me truly appreciate everything which I have.
People may think speech pathology is easy but it’s difficult unless knowledge is great. People get really overwhelmed when finding out what skills and classes are taken to become a speech pathologist. After people see the salary the eyes light up. Speech pathology is confirmed to be such a hard career most people do not major in it.
I know that as a speech-language pathologist I will certainly be able to help individuals in endless amounts of ways. It will be my goal as a speech-pathologist to change someone’s life forever, whether it be helping someone with a minor articulation disorder or helping someone who has lost the ability to speak effectively. It would mean the world to me if I was able to see even the slightest progress in an individual because this would mean that they were one step closer than they were yesterday. The field of speech pathology seems undoubtedly challenging, but it also seems like it is one of the most rewarding professions in the world. I really hope that someday I can follow in the footsteps of my parents, assisting others passionately, for they are two incredible individuals that I will always look up to.
I hope to eventually work my way up having my own pediactric speech therapy practice. I would love to help children tackle they're speech impairments. I have always seen myself helping young ones, and I hope I can make that dream come true.
I would like to pursue a career in pediatric occupational therapy with a double major in Spanish. I enjoy helping others through community service all over the world and want to combine all my interests together. Being able to travel around the globe to help those in need of occupational therapy is one of my major goals. I want to make the world a better place little by little and would be honored to offer my expertise to those in need, that don't have the resources or money to seek an occupational therapist. By putting a smile on each child’s face and building an encouraging relationship with them, I will make a contribution to society. I believe my creative, adventurous, and kind spirit will help me succeed in my goal to help others in our
As many people help others in life, they can be known to have the potential to be an outstanding leader. Leadership is the act of motivating ordinary people to do extraordinary things. It includes having a strong, positive, inspiring attitude that others will believe in. Leadership is having clear communication so that others will work their hardest to achieve whatever is given to them. Leaders make an impact on others hearts with their ultimate passion which leads to making a difference in people’s lives.
Living in poverty my whole life with a single mom and twin brother and three younger siblings, constantly having to fight off situations that were trying to distract me from obtaining an education, being born three months premature and being diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, a physical disability which I am striving successively to overcome. This past March I had the privilege to volunteer at Children’s Hospital Cerebral Palsy Adult Transition Longitudinal Study (CPAT) and they said my results were the best they had seen so far out of all the other participants because I worked hard and took on activities that I was not supposed to be able to do and loved it. The lens with which I view the world with is very different than others. I can contribute to educating others and others can educate me. Together we’ll grow in ideas, thoughts, and practices to create a more inclusive environment for our patients to thrive. As nurses, it is critical to be diverse learners so we can help a diverse population upon
Volunteering impacted my life by building my self-confidence, relationship skills, and social skills. Helping others and devoting my time to this organization supplied me with a sense of pride. I now know that I have the ability to accomplish a wide spectrum of tasks. Volunteering gave me a positive outlook on life. While doing so, I met numerous people whether they were patients, coworkers, or other volunteers. I learned how to share similar interests with others which created friendships. As relationships began forming, I felt an enormous amount of support. I ceased to be timid; my interaction with others strengthened.