Fall is officially here! The air feels crisp, chunky
sweaters are being pulled out of the back of closets, PSLs are abundant at
Starbucks, and SLHS seniors are being the stressful process of applying to
graduate schools. Lucky for us, Purdue has many resources for us to utilize and make our applications top notch. This post will cover some of the
resources you will find on campus.
Center for Career
Opportunities (CCO)
What: The CCO is an awesome on-campus resource that offers services
to promote student’s future success. Whether it’s apply for a job or applying
to grad school, the CCO has countless resources to use. They have 15 min
drop-in sessions for students where advisors will review resumes, CVs, Personal
Statements, and Grad School Plans. Their website has great advice for creating
those different documents and how to ace an interview!
Where: Young Hall Rm 132
When: Monday – Friday, 10am-4pm
Purdue Writing Lab
What: Many trained writing tutors are available for reading and
reviewing resumes and personal statements as part of the world-renown Purdue
English Department. The great thing about the Purdue Writing Lab is that it
also has a series of writing workshops you may find useful throughout the fall
semester.
Where: Heavilon Hall Rm 226
When: Monday- Thursday 9am-6pm, Friday 9am-1pm
Purdue Owl
What: As part of the Purdue Writing Lab, they created a website
filled with instructional writing material. Whether you’re looking for a guide
to APA writing or working on tips for your resume, the Purdue Owl has it
covered. They also have a series of instructional YouTube videos with great
writing tips.
Where: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
When: Anytime!
Health and Human
Sciences Events and Career Fairs
What: Throughout the semester the College of Health and Human
Sciences provides a series of events geared towards future success. Some of
these events include Graduate and Professional School Fair, Health Career
Application Workshops, Resume Workshops, and Pre-Professional Advising. There’s
a lot to look at, so mark some dates and your calendar and check them out!
Where: http://www.purdue.edu/hhs/careers/events.php
When: Various dates throughout the semester.
Aside from these great campus resources, your
SLHS advisors and professors are always willing to talk to you about your
future in either Speech Pathology or Audiology. If you would like to hear more
about graduate school and the application process, we will have SLHS Professor,
Dr. Francis, at the NSSLHA meeting this week (September 29th at 6pm)
to talk
and answer any and all questions you have.