UCSB over UCD
This academic offering at UCSB aligns better with my interests in Pediatric Speech Pathology than UC Davis’s programs.
What is the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences major?
This is the on-campus role I hope to get through work-study to immerse myself in Speech Language Hearing Sciences.
What is a research assistant?
This is what I’m adding to my Speech, Language Sciences, and Disorders major to either run a private practice or better understand pediatric clients.
What is minoring in either Actuarial Science or Psychology?
This is the total amount of gift aid I was awarded at UCSB that I don’t have to repay, helping me lower my net cost to $14,613 /yr
What is $27,612 in grants and scholarships?
This degree is absolutely necessary to become a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in any U.S. state.
"What is a Master’s degree?"
This geographic detail makes UCSB a better fit for staying closer to my support system.
What is UCSB is closer to home?
This is the hourly wage I expect to earn as a research assistant at UC Davis (now UCSB).
What is $18-20 per hour?
This is the main reason I chose to study speech-language sciences, even if it didn’t promise a high salary.
What is my passion for helping children with communication disorders?
This is the total amount I plan to contribute to UCSB each year, made up of $4,000 from Starbucks salary, $2,000 from work-study, $7,000 from an outside scholarship, and remaining balance of $1,613 from my parents.
What is $14,613?
This position, which requires only a bachelor’s degree, allows you to gain clinical experience while preparing for grad school in Speech-Language Pathology.
What is a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)?
This aspect of UCSB’s student culture offers more events, community engagement, and vibrant campus life.
What is a more active and engaging social environment?
This is the number of hours per week I plan to work at UC Davis (now UCSB) to avoid burnout and still explore the city.
What is 10 hours per week?
These are three GE courses I’m taking early that also support my major, minor, and grad school prep.
What are Intro to Linguistics, Intro to Psychology, and Statistics?
This is the estimated monthly expense I might spend on out-of-pocket expenses like books, transportation, personal care, dining out and events—not including tuition, housing, or a meal plan.
What are monthly costs?
This type of workplace, ideal for specializing in pediatric therapy, is where I plan to gain clinical experience before launching my own practice.
What are schools or private pediatric clinics?
This feature makes getting around UCSB easier compared to the larger, more spread-out UC Davis campus.
What is a more walkable and compact campus layout?
This is the tax filing status I plan to choose on my W-4 to maximize my take-home pay under the standard deduction.
What is filing as exempt?
This is the reason I’m considering a math-heavy minor, even though I’m in a language-based major.
What is to learn how to run and manage my future private practice?
This specific student credit card from Discover was chosen for its cashback rewards, GPA incentives, and beginner-friendly features like no annual fee and late payment forgiveness.
What is the Discover Student Cash Back card?
This is the average salary range for licensed Speech-Language Pathologists working in hospitals and outpatient care centers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024).
What is $90,000 to $100,000 per year?