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My Respiratory Experience
Throughout my undergraduate career in the communication sciences and disorders program, my affinity for this profession has continued to grow as I complete each course. My anatomy of speech and respiration mechanism course instructed by Dr. Jamie Perry was the initial driving force in solidifying my interest in the field of communication sciences & disorders. I had the rare opportunity to study the muscles, bones, and organs involved with speech and respiration up-close and hands-on with the integration of human cadavers in the course. Initially, it was nerve-wracking smelling the strong odor of formaldehyde and seeing the human cadaver on the table. However, I believe through this experience I acquired a more accurate perspective of the size

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