Welcome back to season 2 of Way to Be SLP . This season will focus on life after graduate school, but will still include helpful information for those in their journey to becoming an SLP. Season 2 will feature work life balance or school life balance, managing chronic health conditions while being an SLP , and many others to come. This episode will be focused on the latter, managing chronic health conditions while being an SLP. These tips are fairly general and will be helpful for both current and new grad students. I found my CF year pretty difficult as you really start to get into the thick ..read more

Here is the anticipated part two of the clinical fellowship series. I’m this episode we discuss interviewing, red flags, applying for your CCCS and things to consider regarding your CF supervisor. Please email or find me on Instagram with any additional questions! @waytobeslp on Instagram or waytobeslp@gmail.com. Go find your dream job! And remember. You’ve got this ..read more

Today’s episode centers on the longest portion of the graduate school application, the personal statement. It might be called other various names but when it comes down to it, it’s a written interview. Come find out why and how to improve your essay in today’s episode. Email at waytobeslp@gmail.com or message on Instagram @waytobeslp for more information and support with your specific situation. And remember, you’ve got this ..read more

Today’s episode is a shorter bonus segment. I interviewed an admissions director at Fresno State, Dr. Pomaville Ph.D., CCC-SLP. Listen to the admissions process at this university and remember to listen to the previous one discussing admissions at Gallaudet University. I am so thankful for her time and insight. Instagram: @waytobeslp or email at waytobeslp@gmail.com ..read more

This weeks podcast will be the first in a series about clinical fellowships. It was requested that I talk specifically about getting a medical CF position so that is included as well today. Unfortunately this episode is quite short as I trialed a new way to record that ended up in having me to record it all again and I decided to leave some stuff out. Come back next week for part two and continuing the conversation about clinical fellowships. Stay updated on Instagram @waytobeslp ..read more

This episode provides a ton of information on the Graduate Record Examination and the Praxis for Speech Language Pathology. Information on the praxis begins at 31 minutes. Including the tip to find the Praxis Companion guide which is free from ETS.org . Listen here for what these tests are comprised of as well as study tips. Find my page for more information at @waytobeslp on Instagram or email directly at waytobeslp@gmail.com . And remember… You’ve got this ..read more

Episode one! In this episode I dive into the traditional pathway of becoming a speech therapist. I explain my journey and background into becoming an SLP as well. The encouraging fact from today comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Please reach me on the Anchor podcast app; on Instagram as Waytobeslp; or on Facebook within student groups as Marissa Moore……And remember…….You’ve got this ..read more

Celebrating one month of podcasting! Today I discuss online programs and we hear from my classmate who is finishing up her online program. Listen here to find what to consider when deciding on an online program as well as tips for staying focused for online classes. Reach out with any questions on Instagram at @waytobeslp . And remember you’ve got this ..read more

This weeks podcast reviews interviewing with the graduate school and surviving the first couple of weeks of graduate school. I discuss the differences in interviews, how to stay professional, and example questions. And surviving the first weeks of grad school I just got my own personal journey, tips, workload, and maintaining boundaries. Please find me on Instagram with any questions or comments for future episodes @waytobeslp . And remember you’ve got this ..read more

This weeks episode was voted on by followers on Instagram. I discuss the key points when deciding on what schools to apply to or accept admission from. Our encouraging fact comes from a research article this week. Link mentioned in the podcast is the following: find.asha.com/ed Article is found on the Asha Wire. Remember to rest! And always know.. you’ve got this!! Find me: @waytobeslp on Instagram ..read more