"I believe that patience is a vital characteristic for a Speech Pathologist. In moments of frustration, we have to know when to step back and think objectively rather than emotionally. In the past, I have earned recognition for my level of patience. For instance, during my recent internship at Clinic ABC, I was asked to take on a few administrative tasks that felt quite tedious and didn't seem to add a lot of value to my learning. I could have been impatient and rushed through the tasks or even brushed them off entirely. Instead, I reminded myself that being intolerant of any task is not the right attitude to have. My manager noticed that I completed the tasks without becoming annoyed and later thanked me for my exuded patience. They recognized that these administrative tasks were not what I wanted to be doing, and by showcasing patience, I built trust and earned respect with the team. Patience is a virtue that I continue to develop. I am confident that my ability to set my emotions aside and think objectively will be critical to my success as a Speech Pathologist."
