Name: Leslie Settembre School: New York University Program: Speech-Language Pathology Year: First Clinical Interests: I've always thought that I was 100% sure I wanted to work with children, but since coming to NYU I've begun to question the specific population with whom I'd like to work. I do, however, know that I would prefer to be in a hospital or medical setting. I'm particularly interested in dysphagia, motor-speech disorders, and rehab-based speech therapy. What do you enjoy most about NYU’s program? My favorite thing about NYU's program is that students are given the option to start clinical practicum during any semester. Many programs require that students begin clinicals in their first semester, but I feel I've gotten much more out of my time at NYU being able to focus solely on classes for my first two semesters. During my last two clinical experiences, I will be completely done with classes and able to focus 100% of my time on my clients. I also love the strong sense of community within the NYU Communication Sciences and Disorders department. Many classes are discussion based, allowing students to grow and learn from each other. The atmosphere at NYU is extremely accepting and encouraging, and I thoroughly enjoy sharing my thoughts with my professors and fellow speechies. Additionally, the faculty is very warm and supportive, and each faculty member makes it a point to become personally involved in the unique path taken by each of their students. What clinical experiences does NYU have to offer? NYU students go through a course of five clinical practica - each lasting one semester. The first three are done at the NYU Speech Language and Hearing Clinic, which treats clients with a large variety of speech/language problems. The final two practica are at off campus locations. One off campus practicum allows students to work with adults, while the other allows students to work with children. These off campus locations can be anywhere within the five boroughs, and include hospitals, rehab centers, private practices, nursing facilities, schools for children with special needs, and public schools. NYU students also have the option of completing a practicum at Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center, which is a facility that specializes in individuals with Huntington's Disease. How prepared did you feel going into grad school? I completed my undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at an excellent school (University of Florida), so I felt well prepared upon entering NYU. However, NYU advisors go out of their way to make sure that students have all the background knowledge needed to succeed in their courses. Advisors look thoroughly through each student's undergraduate class roster, and require students to take prerequisite CSD courses if they believe they will benefit the student. During my first semester I took an undergraduate Articulation Disorders course, and it has actually been one of my favorite classes thus far. That articulation course precedes a difficult graduate course in advanced phonology, so I'm very thankful that NYU gave me the opportunity to prepare myself as well as possible. How do you feel your grades, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, resume, etc. affected you during the application process? I think each program considers their applicants differently. I had a respectable GPA and high GRE scores, but that alone would not have gotten me into NYU. I think it's very important to provide a personal statement that allows the admissions board to get a true sense of your past experiences and future goals. Strong recommendation letters can also speak volumes on your behalf. I also don't think that a slightly lower GPA/test score will knock you out of the running completely. If you can show that you're a dedicated student who is passionate about the field of speech pathology, you'll have a good chance of being accepted. Any tips for the application process? My biggest tip is to not allow the stress to get the best of you. It's very easy to allow the application process to overwhelm you. When all is said and done, I truly believe that every student ends up in a program in which they can succeed. In a more tangible sense, I would recommend starting the application process early - even earlier than you may think is necessary. It may be cliched advice, but having gone through the process, I personally wish I had started much earlier. Nothing is worse than scrambling to submit an important document with a deadline bearing down on you. Specifically in the case of recommendation letters, be sure to give your potential recommenders AMPLE time to prepare and draft your letter. What do you wear to class and clinic? Class is obviously more casual than clinic. Recently for class I have been wearing a coat, boots, and about 57 layers underneath so that I don't freeze on my walk there! When going to clinic, students generally dress in business casual. Nothing too fancy is required, but it's important to present yourself in a professional manner. What’s life like in New York City? I could not be any happier than I am in New York City. I have made an amazing group of friends in my classes at NYU, and I love having adventures with them in the city. There is an endless (literally - endless) supply of restaurants, shops, bars, and quirky little places to explore. I've been so lucky to experience so many new things this year. I think many students may be a little intimidated to move to such a big city (I know I was), but the transition was surprisingly smooth. It's very easy to find your own niche within the city, especially in such a close knit community like NYU. Once you figure out the subway system (and if you're a Floridian like me, buy a real winter wardrobe), it's smooth sailing. Are you glad that you decided to go out of state? I am so incredibly glad that I chose to leave my home state of Florida. It was an extremely difficult decision choosing between UF (which I absolutely loved during undergrad) and NYU. However, I now know that choosing to go outside my comfort zone was the best decision I could have made. I've grown so much through the experience, and I know that if and when I come back to Florida I will have so many unique experiences to bring to my role as an SLP. Not to mention, having actual seasons for a change is pretty wonderful. Any last tips or comments? Don't get discouraged during the application process! It will be over before you know it, and then you'll be off to start an amazing new chapter of your life as a speechie!! Thank you, Leslie! If you have suggestions for the next Grad School Spotlight, please email me at [email protected]!
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