Audiology Personal Statement

When asked what I wanted to do as a profession, I would scourer away with uncertainty and fear. The pressure of deciding my life’s career choice mixed with newfound freedom and hormone-filled college freshman adventures proved to be some of the most stressful times in my life. I remember constantly turning to friends and family members for advice just to find myself alone at my computer desk with bloodshot, tissue-soar eyes. It was not until April of my freshman year that those same eyes that once cried out stress now cried tears of relief and joy. I would like to thank my wonderful mother. One day when I felt down on my luck my mother sent me a video where I watched newborn babies to grown adults hear for the first time with the use of cochlear
It was not until my junior year that I took my first course in audiology, although this was just an introduction, I found myself yearning for more exposure in the audiology field. This fall, I began my observations in the James Madison University Audiology clinic. During my first week of observing in the clinic I was fascinated by the bond between the audiologist and their patients. The opportunity that observations have given me has far surpassed my expectations with not only the hands-on experience but has allowed me to strictly apply all of my knowledge previously gained throughout my courses of study at James Madison
Not only was I the first person in my family to pursue a college education, but I am also first to earn a bachelor’s degree and pursue a doctoral degree. I feel that knowing this throughout my undergraduate career has motivated and pushed me to not only complete my goals, but to go above and beyond in each one of my courses. For the past two years, I have been elected to hold four leadership positions: two vice president positions, public relations coordinator, and Success Networking Team coordinator. Currently, I hold a vice president position in the National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA) as well as the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS). Holding these two leadership positions for the past two years has expanded and inspired my desire to help individuals in need. I feel that I have grown to become an effective leader through the use of guiding other members to become successful in their endeavors. Although rewarding, I encountered many challenges while holding these two positions. Each organization requires high demands, which results in poor membership engagement. As vice president, I took it upon myself to increase involvement. Each week, I would reach out to individuals of both organizations in hopes that members would want to be more involved. I attended every event as well as every requirement, putting in at least five hours a week into both