I am two weeks shy of finalizing
my degree! I participated in my graduation ceremony last week and wearing that
Master of Science cap and gown motivated me! For me that symbol made it all a
reality. All the hard work and three years of dedication is coming to fruition.
I look forward to this new endeavor. I began to interview last week and was
offered a job at each opportunity. This proves to me that the hard work and
effort I put into this career and taking on the bilingual extension simultaneously
is paying off. I will be providing early intervention to children between 0-3
years of age, and mostly in Spanish or bilingual English/Spanish. I am also
anticipating working in a school beginning in September 2013. In January I will
commence taking the education courses to complete the necessary requirements as
required by the Department of Education.
It is odd to say but I
feel I know so much more than two weeks ago. Becoming an SLP is not an easy
task. So much paperwork, from state license application to ASHA application and
CFY requirements, achieving this feat can be stressful. Many test, dates, and
courses I have yet to take and I know I will pass and meet each goal. I cannot
wait to start working with the babies/toddlers, meet families, and put my
education to the test.
I was happy to hear from
family and friends how I have motivated them to reach for higher goals through
my achievements. If they only knew I am far from my ultimate goal which is to
attain a doctoral degree in this field and eventually open my own practice. I
also long to teach and supervise up and coming SLPs. I want to push and motivate
students the way I have been motivated. I have never known myself to be such a
big dreamer and now I feel the blood pulsing in my veins when I imagine this
goal. Here is to the future!
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