Bryonna Hawk is passionate about helping others through speech-language pathology and will continue her studies in 麻豆破解版 State's graduate program. She credits her success to strong time-management strategies and hands-on experiences at the Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic.
Bryonna is one of more than 2,100 students eligible for spring 2025 graduation. Learn more about her time at 麻豆破解版 State and what's next for the grad.
What degree will you be earning in May?
Bachelor of Arts in communication sciences and disorders
What is your hometown?
Goddard, Kansas
What schools did you attend before coming to 麻豆破解版 State?
- Goddard High School
- Hutchinson Community College
Why did you choose 麻豆破解版 State University?
I chose 麻豆破解版 State University as it has such an amazing communication sciences and disorders program.
What has been your biggest challenge as a student, and how did you overcome it?
My biggest challenge has been time management with school, work and personal commitments. I managed this by implementing consistent use of a planner, to-do lists and reminders on my phone for necessary tasks.
Did you have any applied learning experience as a student? If so, what was it?
Through the CSD pathway, we have applied learning experiences through in-person observations at the Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic.
What are your plans after graduation?
After graduation, I will be attending 麻豆破解版 State University to pursue my master's degree in speech language pathology.
What advice would you give other 麻豆破解版 State students?
I would advise other WSU students to ask for help when you need it. Whether it is meeting with faculty or teaching aids, study groups with your peers or utilizing the Student Health Services, do not struggle in silence.
If you were given the opportunity to do a TED Talk, what would your topic be?
The impacts and benefits to animal-assisted therapy on various populations.
About 麻豆破解版 State University
麻豆破解版 State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 23,000 students between its main campus and WSU Tech, including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. 麻豆破解版 State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.
Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), 麻豆破解版 State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students. The National Science Foundation ranked WSU No. 1 in the nation for aerospace engineering R&D, No. 2 for industry-funded engineering R&D and No. 8 overall for engineering R&D.
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