Strength in Numbers

Building Your Support System in the Field of CSD

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Explore the benefits of mentorship and the ways you can build relationships with your mentors.

Q&A: Exploring the Benefits of Mentorship for CSD Students by Izabelle Pinzon
https://blog.nsslha.org/2023/02/13/qampa-exploring-the-benefits-of-mentorship-for-csd-students

Redefining the CSD Field Through Mentorship by Jonathan Williams
https://blog.nsslha.org/2021/01/19/redefining-the-csd-field-through-mentorship/

ASHA'S Mentoring Programs
https://www.asha.org/students/mentoring/

• • • S.T.E.P (Student to Empowered Professional)
    • MARC (Mentoring Academic-Research Careers)
    • AMP-S (Audiology Mentor Program - Students)
      

Reflect on who you are and how to advocate for yourself. Knowing who you are and what you need is the key to finding trusted peers and professionals to support you in your personal and academic journeys.  

The Effect of Trait Self-Awareness, Self-Reflection, and Perceptions of Choice Meaningfulness on Indicators of Social Identity within a Decision-Making Context
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5714897/

Taking the Stress out of Grad School by Sally Wilson
https://blog.nsslha.org/2018/04/10/taking-the-stress-out-of-grad-school/

How to Advocate for Yourself by by University of Colorado, Boulder; Health and Wellness Services 
https://www.colorado.edu/today/2020/09/25/how-advocate-yourself

Seven Tips for Self-Reflection by Sheila Smith
https://www.futurereadyei.org/blog/7-tips-for-self-reflection

Establish your support system through mentorship and personal connections by:

• • Knowing who you are and what you bring to the table
  • Never be afraid to make the first move
  • Asking engaging and clear questions
  • Following up with your connections
  • Utilizing social media to your advantage

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