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ImpulsiveNixie

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  1. I am excited to find out where I am going to be living in the FALL! I have moved so much over that past 12 years that I get this "moving" bug when I have been in a place for too long. I can't wait to know!
  2. No, the program is way to big for me. I feel like I would not get the one-on-one that some of the smaller programs can offer. I have heard some good things about the program though.
  3. I am kind of bummed out that the schools I am applying to don't do interviews. I think an interview would really give me a chance to shine and express who I am. As well as give me the opportunity to explain why I belong at the program. I have a very outgoing personality and my supervisors, peers, and professors all say that it is my strength. So, I think an interview would actually increase my chances on getting into a program. Weird, I know.
  4. That pants thing gets me every time!
  5. Chicken little
  6. Hence why I refuse to look at that results page. It will only stress me even more. I would like to maintain at least some of confidence I did have walking into this.
  7. Hot sauce
  8. Well, it kind of depends. I can get put on the "non-deployable" list if I am in a "medical" program. While AuD is not that, I think I might find out I can use the program to change my deployment code. If not, I don't know. I have some other options that might change my reserve status. All programs have to hold you spot in the event of a deployment. Thankfully, I am backed legally there. I was almost deployed in my undergrad and my SLHS undergraduate advisor was beyond helpful getting me the information I needed. However, I don't want a break in school. We'll see how it goes.
  9. rare breed
  10. Well it looks like the AuD program is going to be overrun by "our kind" this coming Fall. Awesome. I was so ecstatic the day I found the student vet website. My big decision right now is whether or not I should stay in the reserves for graduate school. I would totally be able to remain in service if it wasn't for the chance of a mobilization/deployment. I am scared to take the chance.
  11. Sorry to highjack the thread for a minute but how cool would it be to have a diploma issued in Latin?!? Where can I get my hands on one of these babies. Lame San Diego State and their lame "English" diplomas. Back to the point of the discussion and forgive me for my ignorance. Why are you sending a diploma? Isn't that what transcripts are for?
  12. Awww... that's a total bummer. There is are still some bonuses to being a veteran though. For example, some states give us in-state tuition: http://www.studentveterans.org/what-we-do/in-state-tuition.html Plus, I have been looking into some scholarships and other opportunities.
  13. Sweet! Ya, I am looking into returning AD or the possibilities of going into a VA and buying back my years. Are you using your POST 9/11 or MGIB? I still have 7 months left which is AWESOME because that is 2 semesters paid for.
  14. A women of my heart... It is getting to the point where my best friend and I have decided to get married because we love each others company so much. Granted, we have an open marriage because let's face it cuddling only gets you so far. Then somehow produce designer babies to our specification (I think I am going to talk to some of these bioengineers for help). Granted this will all have to wait until after I finish school and then somehow we get in the same state as each other. She decided to move to Minnesota and when I saw a 100+ degree weather difference I decided that moving there was no longer an option.
  15. My number one is AuD. If I got into the program I would accept in a heartbeat. LOL No questions asked, I would say "Yes and how much much money do I now owe you for the rest of my life." Doubt that is going to happen. So, I am going to let the location take it from there. I am so excited that the VA population is getting some attention. Between poor hearing conservation programs (although I don't know if it is the program or the consequences of a nonchalant military member), damaging exposure, and TBI, there are a lot of concerns for the military population and their return home. I truly empathize with their struggles and would like to give back to an organization that gave me so much.
  16. Survive. Reapply next year. Maybe move to Japan for a year.
  17. I don't know about your program or where your rankings come from but I find the US News reports to be a little BS. The way they generate their stats for SLP are by faculty/staff self reports. Plus, for some programs there was a limited response rate. It would be nice to see the reports based off # of graduates or the job rate success... That being said, I did a huge search on the faculty and research at the universities I wanted to attend. I wanted to be sure that I was going to have the exposure to the population that I was most interested in serving. Go with your gut and with the school that you feel with support you the most in what you want to do. That may very we'll mean that you will go to school ranked in the 80s but at least you will be doing what you know is right.
  18. They both have pros and cons. On the one hand audiology is pretty straight forward and logical. It also came naturally to me. My favorite classes were actually in Audiology. I was tutoring my girlfriends because they were like WTF. Also, I like the idea that I can go back on active duty or work in a VA. Working with the veteran population is my ultimate goal. Hence why SLP is in on the table. I will have the opportunity to have a more personal relationship in the rehabilitation process. A lot of the focus in my undergrad was early development and intervention, once we started hitting the topic of brain injury I was intrigued and excited. I couldn't decide so I am letting the applications decide for me. There are more SLP programs though because of the program costs... I picked my dream AuD programs and then SLP programs that had medical tracks or research affiliation with the VA. Is you undergrad in SLHS or are you coming from another background?
  19. If... You have to wait another year (I doubt you will), I think there's a good combination. The research projects are kinda cool though. You might even have the opportunity to meet Dr. Arthur Boothroyd. By might, I mean you most likely will. Even though he is "retired" he still has a bit of an active role. He is an amazingly smart man. Just drown yourself in work... That's what I have done. I am getting excited. Good thing February is a short month!!!
  20. That program is amazing!! The professors are awesome and are incredibly supportive. I have been so spoiled coming from the undergrad at San Diego State. I am applying to two AuD programs and a few SLP programs. 8 in total. I decided not to apply to the AuD program here because I didn't want to cause a conflict of interest with my applications. Too bad you didn't apply here! You would have had an amazing time.
  21. Don't beat yourself to much over the interview process. I spoke with one of the professors that sits on the graduate admissions board and some other professors about the interviews. They are mostly gauging the "normalness" of the individual. Sure someone looks good on paper but so they really have the social capacity to make it within the program and in the future so they are successful. Seriously, they was to see that you are articulate and confident. I asked about questions of knowledge and she said that it's not about what you know but your ability to express your strengths and weaknesses.
  22. I don't know the details because I've never been interested in working in the schools or with autism (apologies autismadvocate) but I know that California has some programs that will pay off students loans and other debt. That might be an interesting thing to look into.
  23. When I think of loans - I always look into the average salary and starting pay to cheer me up.
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