ODU Personal Statement
I am both excited and privileged to be applying to ODU’s speech-language pathology master’s program. My journey to this point has been challenging at times. However, each obstacle has been preparation for me to have a successful career in this profession. My life experiences as well as my academic determination will make me a great asset to this program.
My interest in speech pathology began when I was 8 years old and in the 3rd grade. At that point of time I had no idea that the woman who was helping me to overcome my speech impediment was an SLP. Yet, I was thankful for this woman, because of her I started to obtain the confidence to speak in class and engage in conversations with my peers. At 8 years old, I already knew that this was …show more content…
In elementary school and the beginning of middle school I had an IEP and a speech impediment. By the time I entered the 7th grade I no longer had any accommodations, and I was no longer receiving speech therapy. In addition to concurring a speech impediment and learning disability, in the sixth grade I was able to maintain my grades while living in a shelter with my mom and two sisters. I was also able to maintain my grades while overcoming a medical illness my senior year of high school. My adversities has never interfered with my academic performance. My fortitude and resilience shows my committed to furthering my education. During the two years that I’ve attended ODU I have been committed to learning about the field of speech pathology. Being secretary of ODU’S NBASLH (National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing), and an active member of ODU’s chapter of NSSLHA (National Student Speech Language Hearing Association) has given me insight into the field by volunteering, listening to guess speakers, and learning amongst other future SLPs. Volunteering at places such as Harbor Edge and Mid-Atlantic Home Health has familiarized me with different areas of speech pathology such as cognition and swallowing disorders. While attending ODU, during the summer and winter breaks I also worked at Kroger’s and Goodwill, which allowed me to interact with physically and
My interest in speech pathology began when I was 8 years old and in the 3rd grade. At that point of time I had no idea that the woman who was helping me to overcome my speech impediment was an SLP. Yet, I was thankful for this woman, because of her I started to obtain the confidence to speak in class and engage in conversations with my peers. At 8 years old, I already knew that this was …show more content…
In elementary school and the beginning of middle school I had an IEP and a speech impediment. By the time I entered the 7th grade I no longer had any accommodations, and I was no longer receiving speech therapy. In addition to concurring a speech impediment and learning disability, in the sixth grade I was able to maintain my grades while living in a shelter with my mom and two sisters. I was also able to maintain my grades while overcoming a medical illness my senior year of high school. My adversities has never interfered with my academic performance. My fortitude and resilience shows my committed to furthering my education. During the two years that I’ve attended ODU I have been committed to learning about the field of speech pathology. Being secretary of ODU’S NBASLH (National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing), and an active member of ODU’s chapter of NSSLHA (National Student Speech Language Hearing Association) has given me insight into the field by volunteering, listening to guess speakers, and learning amongst other future SLPs. Volunteering at places such as Harbor Edge and Mid-Atlantic Home Health has familiarized me with different areas of speech pathology such as cognition and swallowing disorders. While attending ODU, during the summer and winter breaks I also worked at Kroger’s and Goodwill, which allowed me to interact with physically and