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    2016 Canadian SLP Thread

    in Speech-Language Pathology Forum

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    2 hours ago, speechteach said:

    Thank you J Mack! Relocating isn't an option for me unfortunately. I will be completing all of my pre-requisites at the U of A as well. I'm crossing my fingers that there are exceptions to the rule! If not, I'll have to apply again the following year. I won't be able to finish them all (7) in one semester, so I'll have to apply with a couple pending. Thanks again for your feedback!

    Hey there,

    Having 3 courses in progress is a lot so it's hard to say whether that would work against you.
    However, I was accepted to the U of A before I had completed my final prerequisite course so it's not true that they turn applicants away based solely on that.

    Good luck! 

    2016 Canadian SLP Thread

    in Speech-Language Pathology Forum

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    1 hour ago, SLPright said:

    Re: deciding on where to go...

    I didn't research Alberta, Western, or Dalhousie as thoroughly (mostly because of personal reasons as I've never been to the cities they're in), but I wasn't a fan of how Alberta and Dalhousie seems to be mostly theory/coursework the first year followed by the majority of your practicum hours later on. I wanted something more integrated.

    As other people have mentioned though, all the Canadian programs are really strong so I feel like there's no wrong choice!

     

    As a student at the U of A I can talk a bit about the layout of the program and availability of placements.
    It's true that the first 2 terms focus on class work but the U of A is making great changes to their program to give students a more integrated experience.
    Half of the fall and winter semesters were "integration weeks". This means that the focus was on understanding how the information in our classes relate and how to use this in practice. Integration weeks often included activities where we worked with clients. Future students should expect even more integration among their classes. 
    Learn more about integration (and our incredible profs) here... http://rehabilitation.ualberta.ca/news/2016/march/integration-blocks-teach-speech-language-pathology-students-practical-skills

    The layout of the U of T program really intrigued me at first but once I realized that they didn't have an in-house clinic and that the chances of me having to travel or move for placements and thus potentially pay rent for more than one place at a time concerned me. The U of A gives students a lot of experience at the in-house clinic. All external placements are completed at the end of the degree which I considered to be a positive because this allows me to move home in January of the second year and complete my external placements there. 

    If you are like me and from a province that does not have an SLP program there is a good chance that you will be able to complete your external placements there. It is trickier for students from BC and Ontario to get placements back home because the programs in these provinces get first dibs. 

    Happy to answer any questions people have about the U of A.

    2016 Canadian SLP Thread

    in Speech-Language Pathology Forum

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    10 hours ago, klfstudent said:

    Does anyone know anything about the graduate residences there? 

    Hey! I live in grad res and I really like it!

    They are nice, new buildings and you don't have to worry about paying for utilities separately. A huge selling point for me was the fact that my place is furnished because I don't have any furniture and didn't want to have to buy any. 

    The best part about living in grad res is a bunch of my classmates live here as well so it makes it super easy to study together. I've also met other friends in the building through regularly scheduled events (free food, yay). 

    I applied for a place as soon as I was accepted into the program and didn't find out that I actually had a place in grad res until July so I would apply ASAP. The first year's lease is 11 months long, end of August to the end of July. Next year it will cost $858 a month to live in a shared two bedroom apartment and $1049 for a studio.

    It takes about 12 minutes to walk to Corbett hall. If you're looking at places off campus keep in mind that Edmonton has a great transit system so anywhere near a train station is pretty ideal. 

    Kelsey

     

    2016 Canadian SLP Thread

    in Speech-Language Pathology Forum

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    On 3/28/2016 at 10:33 AM, klfstudent said:

     

    Thanks! Do students typically TA or have a part time job to help fund their tuition?

    I wouldn't say it's typical but there are some who are TAing or working a few hours a week. 

    But there are others who were working at the beginning of the year and found it to be too much.

    I think it really depends on the person.

    2016 Canadian SLP Thread

    in Speech-Language Pathology Forum

    Posted

    6 minutes ago, slp_throwaway said:

    Hi!

    I got accepted at the U of A on Friday too! I was wondering if anyone else is considering doing their combined MScSLP-PhD program?

    Good luck to everyone still waiting!

    Just so you know, you do not have to decide whether or not you'd like to pursue the PhD prior to starting classes. There will be information meetings to learn more about this in September or October. :)

     

    2016 Canadian SLP Thread

    in Speech-Language Pathology Forum

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    On 3/14/2016 at 4:34 PM, speechies said:

    Does everyone here have a honours degree? I am applying without honours (but still same amount of courses as a honours, i did two years in a previous major) because the websites say you dont need one. I applied to teachers college as a backup and got rejected, when I asked them about it they said you dont NEED honours but  those who have it are given preference and that if you dont have one they downgrade you average 25%. 

    I think having an honours degree adds to your application. That being said, I have classmates at the U of A who don't have one.

    2016 Canadian SLP Thread

    in Speech-Language Pathology Forum

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    7 hours ago, klfstudent said:

    Thanks! I wonder when U of Alberta will send out acceptances this year since they delayed the deadline this year. I heard a couple years ago people didn't find out until the first week of April. 

     

    3 hours ago, paidean said:

    Can confirm this! I applied two years ago, and received a letter saying I was waitlisted on March 31st. Classmates received their acceptances at the same time. Dal's decision came a few days later in the first week of April (I think around the 4th). Come to think of it, all of the decisions (well, rejections and wait lists anyway :rolleyes:) came within 4-5 days that year around the beginning of April. 

    Maybe the extended deadline has something to do with their new application system (which I think is so awesome). Everything was mailed/couriered to the Department previously, which I would imagine involved at least a little more work on the administrative side of things before the applications could be reviewed? Or maybe they will just be a little later this year. It's all a big mystery from the outside. :) 

    I got my acceptance letter (email) from the U of A at the beginning of March last year. I was surprised how early I heard back considering how long applicants had waited to hear back the year before. It's hard to predict now that the application deadline is so much later this year. 

    2016 Canadian SLP Thread

    in Speech-Language Pathology Forum

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    Hi all!

    I'm a current first year student in SLP at the U of A.

    I was in your shoes a year ago and had zero faith that I'd actually be accepted anywhere, let alone to both the U of A and U of T.

    I won't be much use in terms of helping you navigate the application forms but I am happy to answer any questions you may have (just be patient, I'm in the middle of exams :P).

    What I can tell you is what I love about the program at the U of A, and trust me that's a long list.

    Good luck everyone, and have some faith in yourselves!

     

    2015 Canadian SLP Thread!

    in Speech-Language Pathology Forum

    Posted

    Just wondering, what made you pick Alberta? I have the same option and I am almost positive that I will be attending U of T, so it would be interesting to hear the opposite point of view.

    Hey Kats, congrats! I've heard that students coming out of the U of A program are some of the most prepared to work in the field. Apparently U of T is a more theory based program while the U of A is more hands on, I'm not sure of the accuracy of that though. I've also heard the U of T may be better for people who hope to work with adults and I am more interested in pursuing a career working with children.

    At first I was really interested in the U of T program because it is unique in that you get to participate in related internships right after taking the corresponding classes, but then I learned that it is not unusual for students to be placed in locations over an hour outside the city. I can see this causing issues with transportation and housing and it is really important for me to feel like I have a place I can call home for the time I am away for school.

    Edmonton is also closer to home (Winnipeg) and I have family who lives in the city.

    Good luck with making your decision, either way you'll be attending a great school!

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