Hey,
I think this might be a little repetitive but hopefully you'll get something out of it...
1. What do you wish you had known before starting grad school?
That I have SO MUCH left to learn... even after grad school. I'm done with all my coursework and I'm currently doing one my full time internships and every day there's something new to learn... Remember to learn for the future and not memorize for the test, that way, even if you don't know the answer to everything you'll be able to ask good questions and have a good foundation to understand the answers... Hope that makes sense...
2. How do you learn the clinical techniques and behavior management skills necessary to be a Speech Pathologist, especially if you did not have clinic in undergrad?
Time, practice and lots of humility... Be willing to accept constructive criticism and don't take it personally... We've all been there and continue to learn every day.
3. What are some tips on working with a supervisor?
Ask them what they expect from you. Check with them to see if there's anything they want you to improve or work on. Pick up on the cues they give you, especially during therapy. Be open to their criticism and again, don't take it personal! They're just trying to help you become a better clinician...
4. What is one challenge you have faced, and how did you overcome it?
Working while going through grad school was a CHALLENGE, to say the least. But I learned that organizing my time efficiently was the best tool to make it... Be intentional about doing something productive every hour of the day, that doesn't mean you'll be studying every second, though... find time to work out, sleep enough!!!! (can't stress this enough), set a bed time and wake up time (if you're not one, become a morning person!!! get things done at the beginning of the day and you'll feel SO accomplished instead of tired and unprepared for the rest of the day), find time for yourself and daily devotions or personal growth stuff... Make a calendar if that'll help you...
Also, developing good study habits is a challenge, but it all boils down to time management to me...
Best of luck!! You made it into grad school, you'll make it through it! Just take it day by day (:
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Alexia Derma Salazar
Chicago, IL
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-06-2017 05:59 PM
From: Laura Umland
Subject: Tips for Future Grad Students
Hi fellow mentees!
I know we are a mix of current and future grad students. As someone who will be starting grad school in the fall, I would like to know current students' tips for success in grad school, especially for one's first semester and onward.
Here are some specific questions (though tips on anything related to grad school are welcome):
1. What do you wish you had known before starting grad school?
2. How do you learn the clinical techniques and behavior management skills necessary to be a Speech Pathologist, especially if you did not have clinic in undergrad?
3. What are some tips on working with a supervisor?
4. What is one challenge you have faced, and how did you overcome it?
Thanks in advance,
Laura