VancitySLP

Hello! I am a UBC SLP student currently, and I wanted to give you a more complete perspective about the program. It isn't any more " research heavy" than any other school. You need to have a theoretical framework to know why therapies work or don't work. Evidence based practice is very important, so we do course work. Without efficacy data.... what are you doing? We also have 32 weeks of externships over the two years, plus school based clients. We have the Aphasia Mentors program, ALL group, and a phonology clinic. We also have the FIRST and ONLY swallowing simulator system in Canada. So.... in terms of our clinical skills... they are well honed and well taught. In terms of our prof's.... well... we have some of the best in the world, and yes, they publish a lot. But you don't have to do a thesis. I am not doing one. You can do a graduating project if you want, or write a comprehensive exam. I had an externship at a hospital and there was a student from another school ( I will not name it... haha) and they didn't know how to do an Oral Motor Exam. Because it was expected she would learn in her placement.... I knew how to do it because we learned in our course work. Personally I don't like being thrown into clinic without knowledge.... just saying... If you don't like theory, then you shouldn't be an SLP. Period. Good luck everyone. And those of you who get into UBC, congrats! You are going to be heading into and AMAZING program.

YAY!

Don't worry yet. I was waitlsited last year and didn't hear til the end of March, I know a couple people got in off the waitlist last year. so. Breath. think happy thoughts. Watch some trashy tv.

I got accepted to UBC today for SLP, and I know they called the audi students too.

I know it is stressful waiting..... But there is nothing you can do now.. so relax. Find something to make you laugh.... Might I suggest my new show? It is up for a big grant, so If you can all vote for it... you will feel like you did something great while you wait?! Yes? I hope you like it! Any one who has taken Neuroanatomy will laugh at the doctor scene You have to make an account to log in an vote.... BUT DO IT! help a fellow perspective SLP out! ( Acting is my back up plan ... logical, right?) http://www.storyhive.com/project/show/id/250

I hate how much they weigh my first undergrad degree in the Sub GPA..... good bye U of T chances. Also... yes... that housing email made me spit out my coffee

On the U of T website: Personal Meeting Occasionally, when the submitted documentation requires clarification, an applicant may be invited for a personal meeting that takes place in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology. The meeting provides the opportunity to explore in-depth issues such as spoken and written language ability and areas of academic performance or interpersonal communication skills. Applicants living outside Toronto who are unable to attend a personal meeting may be invited to participate via tele- or videoconference. Guess I answered my own question

Can anyone tell me a bit more about the U of T process? I submitted ( they accepted my late letters because Canada post sent me apology letters----note to everyone: call Canada Post crying... works like a charm), and now we wait for some calculations? Do they show up on the ORPAS website? For those of you who have had interviews in the past, do they require you to go to them? Or can you skype/call? I know UBC just tells you yay or nay in about two to three weeks ( IE, early acceptances start mid Feb, so get ready!), but the schools in the east seem to wait a lot longer. True? false?

Thanks all. It will be ok. There is always UBC..... and I hand delivered that stuff. #nevertrustCanadaPost