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Since childhood I have known I wanted to be of service to others by helping them achieve a goal to their fullest potential. However, it was not until I explored different career options that I found the field of Speech Language Pathology and was fascinated by the idea that I could provide assistance to individuals who experience difficulty communicating. Since beginning my undergraduate program in the field of Communications Disorders in Science (CDIS), I have experienced a range of wonderful opportunities that have solidified my career choice. Opportunities such as observations in various clinical settings, obtaining clinical hours in a school setting, and volunteering at Nursing Rehabilitation Center. In addition, I have served as a substitute

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