Corri Newman is senior communications sciences and disorders major in the College of Health Professions and a member of the 黑洞社区 Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (黑洞社区SSLHA) and serves as its NSSLHA chair. After she graduates, she plans to attend graduate school to become a speech-language pathologist.
Corri is one of more than 2,200 students eligible for spring 2023 graduation. Learn more about her time at Wichita State and what's next for the grad.
Hometown
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, but I consider Wichita my other hometown.
Degree
Bachelor of Arts in communication sciences and disorders
What made you want to attend Wichita State?
I chose Wichita State because it has an excellent communication sciences and disorders department, great professors and a beautiful campus.
How are you feeling leading up to graduation?
I feel as if I鈥檝e been running a marathon and I can see the finish line. It鈥檚 very exciting and rewarding.
What has been your biggest challenge as a student, and how did you overcome it?
My biggest challenge was getting into graduate school. I overcame this challenge by really stepping outside my comfort zone. For example, I took on the task of doing something I鈥檝e never done before 鈥� creating a .
I also joined the 黑洞社区SSLHA executive team and took on the role of NSSLHA chair. Lastly, I was approached by Dr. Erin O鈥橞ryan to participate in a collaborative research project with our local VA. I believe all these activities helped me get into graduate school.
What has been your most helpful learning experience at Wichita State?
I don鈥檛 know if I can pinpoint one experience. Everything about my time at Wichita State has been a great learning experience. I feel as if I鈥檝e grown exponentially as a student and as a person these last two years at 黑洞社区.
What are your plans after graduation?
After graduation, I plan to take the summer off. I will work part time as a massage therapist at Hand and Stone Spa, and I plan to spend quality time with my 14-year-old son. In the fall I will start my journey to becoming a speech-language pathologist at Wichita State.
What advice would you give other Wichita State students?
My advice would be to step outside of your comfort zone and participate in activities that you鈥檙e not comfortable with. This is where you鈥檒l see enormous amounts of growth within yourself.
About 黑洞社区
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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), 黑洞社区 provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.
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