Program: Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology
During my undergraduate degree in Speech Sciences, I learned about Speech-Language Pathology as a career option. After shadowing other speech language pathologists and volunteering in the field, I quickly realized that this field combined everything I was looking for in a career. It allows me to work in a large variety of settings with both children and adults, provide care for a diverse range of people with different cultural backgrounds, and explore the many ways in which people communicate.
The program can become quite intensive at times and goes by quickly. It’s important to maintain a good school-life balance! Take in as many learning opportunities as you can, while also leaving time for self-care.
I am currently working at Nurture Society for Learning and Development in Vancouver. I am fortunate to work on an interdisciplinary team, providing family-centered, evidence-based care to children with developmental differences. I am excited to apply what I’ve learned at UBC and through my clinical practicums, to remove the barriers to communication that children might face and improve their quality of life.