slpuoft2024

Hi Everyone, Hoping you're all doing well! I'm grateful to have received the news of my admissions to McMaster and U of T, and I just accepted U of T this past week (the shock has still not left my system)! But actually I'm on here to share with you about the volunteer work I've been doing that I think really helped me strengthen my application and I think EVERY SLP PROSPECTIVE STUDENT should know about and register for (if you are able to). It taught me so much about the voice from SLP's, Laryngologists, ENT's and other vocologists that shared their evidence based knowledge on the voice. But it was also super fun! This was important for me, because my background was in arts, theatre, and music- so gaining access to scientific knowledge that was current in the field of SLP was challenging for me. So what is it? It's a virtual voice symposium called The Power of Voice. And it's cool, because it's kind of like an arts meets science event. Here is the event description from the Facebook page: A week-long virtual fair with incredible speakers from all over the world: from speech language pathologists, laryngologists, ENT's to Voice Artists and Professionals, Singers, and Voice Coaches, and Early Childhood Music Educators. Some of the top voice experts and practitioners in the world share their insight and knowledge. MISSION: Providing a forum for voice experts, voice enthusiasts, and voice users, to come together to celebrate and educate one another through an accessible virtual symposium that aims to help voice users improve the way they connect and communicate. VISION: To inform, inspire and connect voice enthusiasts around the globe through diverse voices, sharing current trends, evidence based practice, and powerful personal stories that connect us all through the power of voice. So, because this event requires registration, and it is (I'm not going to lie) kinda on the higher end (at least for students), I am more than happy to work out some sort of special rate for prospective SLP students- just reply to this thread. Or if you are interested in a subsidy you can apply here for 50% off the ticket price, (deadline is at midnight on April 14th). Just so you know, I'm not getting paid to post this. I just wanted to share this cool thing that's happening just after World Voice Day and which involves a lot of SLP's in the profession. It's also a great networking opportunity too, as a lot of the events have talk back sessions where you can ask questions to SLP's and other voice professionals. If you're interested, here's more info: THE POWER OF VOICE WEBSITE- info on speakers, presentations, schedule The Power of Voice Subsidy Application Instagram Facebook Event Page ASHA CCC's/ SLP's can claim CEU's (continuing education credits required for licensing) by attending this event Anyway, I hope this was helpful! I know ads can be annoying on forums, and I hope I'm not breaking any rules here by sharing this. But I really think it could help other prospective SLP's who want to learn more about SLP, what current issues are in the field, and also to network. I really think it helped me out a ton! Cheers! And good luck to everyone! Hope to see you soon And if you register for the event, make sure you reach out to me during the presentation in the chat!! Let's connect! I'm the one hosting Tuesday's event at 8pm: The POV of POC: The Power of Colour.?