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Is this better? http://www.timbuk2.com/q-laptop-backpack/396.html?dwvar_396_size=7&dwvar_396_color=4090

Has anyone owned one of these? http://www.brenthaven.com/macbook-cases/prostyle-bp-xf

Oh, I forgot to add. I would also be carrying books and notebooks as well.

You've got jokes!

Duct tape is cool. I had a duct tape wallet at one point...

I just acquired a new laptop for grad school which will be my primary computing device. What do you recommend as a durable and protective laptop backpack? Anyone purchase anything recent within the last year or so? Thanks for your suggestions

Great suggestions! Here's a few more: Do's Use DropBox and/or Google Drive. Create a folder for each class and upload your documents. They are then accessible from anywhere including your phone. Don'ts Don't read everything in the textbook, read the key things. Don't be afraid to speak up in class, if you know the answer, raise your hand, you're likely to get called when you don't know the answer if you're not vocal earlier in class

As we embark on our graduate studies, I thought I would ask some of my friends who just completed their masters degree in SLP for their nuggets of wisdom. What would you add to the list? Here's what they said: Do's Use a planner Use a to-do list Stay on top of work Exercise Make time for yourself Eat healthy Manage your time wisely Ask for help when needed Ask for feedback Review graded assignments Make time for the things you love Don’t stress out Don’t procrastinate Dedicate at least one day a week for you time Focus on the learning process and not so much the grade Keep a binder and use it to keep all paperwork for ASHA in it (Original forms of your observation hours, all clinic hours, background checks etc.)

JNP92, There are certain grad programs that do not require a GRE. I saw a list some time ago on this forum. What is your undergraduate in? What experience do you have working with adults/children with disabilities?

Great thread Can someone please post the links to the blogs mentioned? thanks.

I'll be doing lots of reports and papers plus printing out lecture notes. What are some good cost effective options that I can do from home?

What about a printer?

Yes, more experience and volunteer work. I believe that what really helps is working with populations with special needs.

I have worked as an SLPA in a school district. Pay ranges from $15-25. No benefits, no union, no retirement, no guarantee of hours, no fica

I went with LLU.