From Academic Journey to Global Impact

In this episode of Longwood Gradcast Beyond the Degree, Dr. Sarah Tanner-Anderson converses with Alicia Alvarez, a future double Lancer, as she is a current student in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Master's program at Longwood University, focusing on speech language pathology.

Alicia shares her journey as a transfer student, her engagement with Longwood's tight-knit community, and the traits that have influenced her academic path. She discusses meaningful experiences, including her inspiration from her sister's speech therapy journey, and the career-defining moments working with diverse clients. Alicia also reveals her upcoming mission trip to Peru, funded by Longwood’s College of Graduate and Professional Studies, where she will assist with hearing screenings. Additionally, the conversation highlights the challenges of graduate school, particularly in time management and the importance of self-care.

Alicia offers valuable advice to prospective CSD students and reflects on lessons she would tell her younger self. Tune in to hear Alicia's inspiring story and her dedication to making a difference in the field of speech-language pathology.

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