"This book will be an invaluable companion for you if you're a speech and language therapy student (SLT), or if you're considering applying to train as an SLT. It will also be of value to clinical tutors, academic staff and practice educators. Reading the book as a practice educator myself - having trained many years ago - I learned much about current SLT training courses, approaches to learning, issues arising for students and how I might best support or signpost them. Reading it, I couldn't help wishing I'd had this book when I trained. I'd have had a better understanding that university was going to guide and facilitate my own learning rather than 'teach' me to be an SLT and would have been much better prepared for placements. I really didn't have a handle on the professionalism side of things as a student and the chapter on 'Becoming a Professional' would have been a real asset. The interactive aspects of the book make it easy to learn from. Readers are encouraged to reflect, take notes, seek support from peers and professionals, and are signposted to further reliable sources of accessible learning.

Finally - it's a kind book. It offers support, acknowledgement that the transition to SLT is not a straightforward journey and it contains many insightful messages of encouragement and advice from former SLT students." -Jan Baerselman , SLT and Practice Director at Talking Outcomes, www.talkingoutcomes.co.uk @SLTstories on Instagram "Mary Heritage's Becoming a Speech and Language therapist is a comprehensive and accessible guide that provides valuable insight and practical advice for students preparing to pursue a career in Speech and Language Therapy. This book will be most beneficial to those who are starting or applying for a Speech and Language degree as it offers advice on applying for programmes and important concepts in practice. Before starting my master's degree, I was looking for resources that could help me prepare for the course and develop a better understanding of what to expect.

Having now read this book, I feel that it would have been a valuable resource during my preparation. As I am about to begin my first clinical placement, I have found the sections focusing on practice-based learning and the importance of reflection particularly insightful. I intend to apply the knowledge and strategies discussed throughout the book to support my learning and development during my placements. I also enjoyed the experiences of both past and current students throughout the book. Hearing about their individual journeys was reassuring as it highlighted that many students experience similar feelings and challenges throughout their training. Their experiences demonstrated that with perseverance and dedication, it is possible to achieve your goals within the profession. Overall, Becoming a Speech and Language Therapist is an informative and encouraging resource that I would highly recommend to Speech and Language Therapy students." -Beth, Current SLT Student.