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Susannah Strong

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Bio

Life has been full of many twists, turns and surprises. I've traveled, lived abroad, learned languages, studied, worked and experienced a lot. I have two beautiful children and many more adventures on which to embark. Most recently I've been accepted into the Communication Sciences and Disorders Master's Program at Eastern Michigan University. The program will prepare me to work as a speech language pathologist. I hope to pursue this profession within the context of the medical community, perhaps coaching patients with feeding and swallowing disorders or helping children with autism spectrum disorder to improve their communication skills.

Education

Eastern Michigan University

Master's degree program
2021 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Bachelor's degree program
2013 - 2015
  • Majors:
    • Anthropology
    • Applied Psychology

Washtenaw Community College

Associate's degree program
2011 - 2013
  • Majors:
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Speech Language Pathology

    • Dream career goals:

      Speech Language Pathologist

    • Wait staff

      Paesano Restaurant
      2011 – 20121 year
    • Cashier, Wait staff

      Zamaan Cafe
      2010 – 20111 year
    • Assistant coordinator

      Meryemana Evi, Turkey
      2009 – 20101 year
    • Premises maintenance, cooking, event catering

      Shrine of Marija Pomagaj, Slovenia
      2004 – 20051 year
    • Reception Assistant, International Student Center

      Washtenaw Community College
      2012 – 20131 year
    • Museum Assistant

      University of Michigan Museum of Paleontology, Invertebrate Collection
      2015 – 20161 year
    • Museum Assistant

      University of Michigan Herbarium
      2015 – 2015
    • Museum Assistant

      University of Michigan Museum of Archaeological Anthropology
      2014 – 2014
    • Tour guide

      Basilica of St. Anthony, Padua Italy
      2005 – 20061 year
    • Assistant Archivist

      Archives of the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major
      2008 – 20091 year

    Sports

    Track & Field

    Varsity
    2001 – 20021 year

    Research

    • Library and Archives Assisting

      Archives of Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, Rome Italy — Program Researcher
      2008 – 2009
    • Linguistics

      University of Michigan — Research Assistant
      2012 – 2012

    Arts

    • St. Nicholas Parish

      Church Choir
      Performance at St. Peter's Basilica, Rome Italy
      2007 – 2008
    • Gladwin High School

      choir
      Regional Competition
      2001 – 2002
    • independent

      Knitting
      NA
      2013 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      SOS Community Services — food counselor trainee
      2012 – 2012

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

    Charles R. Ullman & Associates Educational Support Scholarship
    It's essential for each person to take responsibility for the world and the community in which they live. Without personal accountability, our world cannot improve, thrive and flourish. While the government can do much good for our towns and cities, it is also important for each person to work toward improving their own small corner of the world. After graduating from high school, I joined a Catholic religious order (convent). I had the privilege to serve people in many parts of the world. I worked in preschools in Italy, at an international place of tourism and pilgrimage in Turkey, and at a national shrine in Slovenia. The opportunity to welcome visitors at the Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua, Italy, was special. During my time there, it was also part of my job to do guided tours for visitors. The places where I served became my own community during the time I lived and worked there. While I ultimately did not stay in the religious community, I enjoyed many opportunities to enrich the lives of others while also gaining so many good experiences. After returning to the United States, I did some volunteering at a local food pantry, where I interacted with patrons and trained to work as a food counselor. In the future, I plan to work with patients and clients in the capacity of a speech-language pathologist. I will begin my graduate program in Communication Sciences and Disorders this fall 2021. It will be a gift to be able to interact with patients who are struggling with the various aspects of communication, speech, swallowing, or feeding disorders and challenges.
    Bold Moments No-Essay Scholarship
    This was the first time I took my daughter to the playground. These pictures are a snapshot in time of an ordinary moment in the extraordinary experience of motherhood.
    Brady Cobin Law Group "Expect the Unexpected" Scholarship
    Legacy is that which one leaves behind, like the wake behind a boat on water. Legacy can take on various meanings, from material goods, to memories, to feelings, to words, and more. To me, legacy is most importantly the heritage of warmth, kindness, caring and positivity that a person creates by living life with passion while doing good and improving the lives of others. I believe that it is not necessary to be the most famous, most wealthy or most admired to leave behind a valuable legacy. Instead, a legacy of living each day with purpose, and making small, consistent steps toward improving one's own character is key. There are no doubt many kinds of valuable legacies. For instance, the legacy of a beautiful painting, an inspiring piece of music, a non-profit organization that serves the underprivileged, are all wonderful and noteworthy gifts to pass on to posterity. I'd like to leave behind a legacy of positive change for those I have met in life. I'd like for my children to benefit from my example of a life lived with purpose, kindness, dedication, and generosity. I'd like for the people with whom I've worked to remember me with a smile on their faces. It would be a tremendous honor to know that I have brought joy to the lives of others through even simple interactions and encounters. I think that the legacy I would most like to leave behind is one of having been a loving and lovable person.