I need help! What do you guys think of this personal statement for Speech Pathology? It's still pretty rough but its due in 2 days.
Do you remember the first time you met someone who couldn't express himself? The first time I did, I think it's what changed my life.
During a clinical observation in my first language disorders course, I met Jenny, a twenty year old girl with TBI. Following a car accident, she suffered from cognitive and communication deficits and difficulties with executive functioning. I remember the SLP asking her to describe in detail how to make a sandwich. Jenny managed to talk about going to the kitchen and opening the refrigerator, but she couldn't remember or explain what to do next. She had lost the simplest of communication skills. I felt for Jenny and found myself fascinated with her issues. I also was impressed with the hope the therapist gave Jenny. It made me realize that this was the type of impact I wanted to have on someone's life.
With this focus, I found academic success in my prerequisite courses and sought to learn more beyond the classroom. I observed SLPs and audiologists at the North Shore/LIJ Hearing and Speech Center, where I witnessed different therapies, modified barium swallows, and laryngeal stroboscopies. In addition, while assisting Lynn Spivak, Ph.D., the director of the center, I interviewed parents of infants who failed their hearing screenings but did not receive follow-up for hearing aids. Here, I learned of the fears faced by parents whose children are born with hearing problems.
Eager to explore other types of therapies, I applied for a teacher assistant position at the Brookville Center for Children's Services where, among other things, I perform ABA therapy in a classroom of children with severe autism.
These experiences have strengthened my resolve to become an SLP. I have the motivation and passion that, with the knowledge from a master's degree at Queens College, will allow me to impact the lives of those in need.
alternative conclusion:
These experiences have left no question or doubt in my mind as to what I want to do professionally. I seek more challenge and growth at ----- College, where my insight into the clinical field, research experience, patience, and optimism is valued. I have the interest and the skills to effectively deliver speech and language therapy, and I would welcome the opportunity to earn my Master of Science degree in Speech and Language Pathology at ------ College.
Do you remember the first time you met someone who couldn't express himself? The first time I did, I think it's what changed my life.
During a clinical observation in my first language disorders course, I met Jenny, a twenty year old girl with TBI. Following a car accident, she suffered from cognitive and communication deficits and difficulties with executive functioning. I remember the SLP asking her to describe in detail how to make a sandwich. Jenny managed to talk about going to the kitchen and opening the refrigerator, but she couldn't remember or explain what to do next. She had lost the simplest of communication skills. I felt for Jenny and found myself fascinated with her issues. I also was impressed with the hope the therapist gave Jenny. It made me realize that this was the type of impact I wanted to have on someone's life.
With this focus, I found academic success in my prerequisite courses and sought to learn more beyond the classroom. I observed SLPs and audiologists at the North Shore/LIJ Hearing and Speech Center, where I witnessed different therapies, modified barium swallows, and laryngeal stroboscopies. In addition, while assisting Lynn Spivak, Ph.D., the director of the center, I interviewed parents of infants who failed their hearing screenings but did not receive follow-up for hearing aids. Here, I learned of the fears faced by parents whose children are born with hearing problems.
Eager to explore other types of therapies, I applied for a teacher assistant position at the Brookville Center for Children's Services where, among other things, I perform ABA therapy in a classroom of children with severe autism.
These experiences have strengthened my resolve to become an SLP. I have the motivation and passion that, with the knowledge from a master's degree at Queens College, will allow me to impact the lives of those in need.
alternative conclusion:
These experiences have left no question or doubt in my mind as to what I want to do professionally. I seek more challenge and growth at ----- College, where my insight into the clinical field, research experience, patience, and optimism is valued. I have the interest and the skills to effectively deliver speech and language therapy, and I would welcome the opportunity to earn my Master of Science degree in Speech and Language Pathology at ------ College.
