Must have school supplies for Grad school

[SA13]

I start grad school Monday, and have basic school supplies (pencils, highlighters, dividers etc.). What are the must have supplies for SLP grad school? Thanks!

[SpeechGal1234]

Great question! Here are some of my "must have's" 

- A large, sturdy backpack, especially if you are commuting. You need a good bag to hold all your notes, computer, meals, water, etc

- Containers for carrying meals to school & a good water bottle. Sometimes I spend 12 hours at school so that means I have to bring food, snacks, and water for the day

- If you are seeing clients, a clipboard with storage is super helpful! 

-A watch. Some of your placements may not have clocks everywhere, and you can't use your phone, so you need a watch to check the time. 

- Comfortable professional shoes (maybe flats?)

- Flashcards & pens for studying (if you used flashcards in undergrad, they will be helpful now. If they didn't help in undergrad, you probably won't use them in grad school)

- A planner? I prefer google calendar & using a word doc to keep track of homework that is due, but many people prefer a planner! 

Edited August 29, 2018 by SpeechGal1234

[bibliophile222]

6 hours ago, SpeechGal1234 said:

 

- A planner? I prefer google calendar & using a word doc to keep track of homework that is due, but many people prefer a planner! 

Yes! I've never used a planner before, even when I should have, and it's already my bible. You can use either electronic or paper, whatever fits your style. I personally like the physical planner since it's easier to access - no batteries required! Also, one of my professors has a no-laptop policy, so I can still keep my planner out and jot things down as I think of them.

 

[AngelSpeechie]

Piggybacking here! I've seen some suggestions to get a digital voice recorder. What do you all think? I could use my phone to record, but would it be more beneficial to have a recorder?

Thanks!

[SpeechGal1234]

On 8/30/2018 at 7:47 PM, AngelSpeechie said:

Piggybacking here! I've seen some suggestions to get a digital voice recorder. What do you all think? I could use my phone to record, but would it be more beneficial to have a recorder?

Thanks!

You may want to wait and see about this one. Some professors will already record their classes and post them. Some will specifically request that it is not recorded due to confidentiality. I used my phone to record some lectures and it worked well, but I often didn't use the recordings because I just didn't have time to listen to lectures again. Maybe you can use your phone for the first semester or the first few weeks and then decide if you want to pay for a recorder?

[soontobeslp2018]

On 8/30/2018 at 7:47 PM, AngelSpeechie said:

Piggybacking here! I've seen some suggestions to get a digital voice recorder. What do you all think? I could use my phone to record, but would it be more beneficial to have a recorder?

Thanks!

We’re required to have one for clinic. But my placement doesn’t need one so I’m holding out to buy one

[AlwaysaFalcon]

I would also encourage a white dry erase board! It's great for studying especially practicing ipa!