[humanser] Academic/Professional Update and Request for Advice

[Kaiti Shelton]

Hi there,

I have not been to a training center, nor have I completed my
undergrad degree, but I do know people who have defered enrollment in
graduate programs for a semester due to various circumstances, and
managed to not lose their spots.  I would recommend contacting the
director of the training center you think you might go to and ask if
they can answer some of your questions.  Would you be able to move at
an accellerated pace and focus specifically on your weaker areas?
Would you be able to start some time in the summer and possibly finish
before school starts?  Would they have suggestions for handling VR
issues should they arise?  I think that might be the best place to
start.

Good luck!

On 4/7/14, Dr. Chappell <mtc5 at cox.net> wrote:
> Sarah,
> I have a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and if I had to do it all again I
> would get training before the doctorate. As Melissa mentionrd, therre is no
> ideal time to do it but earlier would have worked better for me.
>
>  good t9me
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ashley
> Bramlett
> Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2014 9:29 PM
> To: Human Services Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Academic/Professional Update and Request for Advice
>
> Sarah,
>
> Congradulations on grad school. I also struggle with the right time. As I
> mentioned on the nabs list, I have my undergrad degree, and wonder if I
> should continue looking for work or go to a center, although I would not do
>
> nfb centers.
>
> As I see it you have some options. Put it off til after grad school or go
> to
>
> the summer programs.
>
> Good luck!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sarah Meyer
> Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2014 5:51 PM
> To: humanser
> Subject: [humanser] Academic/Professional Update and Request for Advice
>
> Hi all,
> I wanted to share an update about my academic/professional life and
> ask for some input.
>
> I was recently accepted into Ball
> State University's Dual Master's Degree program in Counseling
> Psychology (Clinical Mental Health track) and Social Psychology and am
> planning to begin coursework in August.
> At the same time, I have had an ongoing desire to attend one of the
> NFB training centers but have never found the "right" time to do this.
> I attended the Student Seminar hosted by the Midwestern Associations
> of Blind Students this weekend, which made me realize that I really
> should probably just
> "make the time" for a training center, but I'm still not sure about
> the best timing and the steps to take.  I am concerned that VR won't
> allow me to attend a Center because they may think I don't really need
> such intense training.  I have good O&M skills and manage well with
> Braille and assistive technology; I have also been working as an
> Independent Living Advocate at a Center for Independent Living, which
> has included teaching independent living skills to people with various
> disabilities.  VR (and others) may say that I am already well-adjusted
> and that I function very well and independently.  I know I have
> sufficient skills to get by but also know I really struggle with
> confidence and that there are still many areas where I need to grow to
> become even more efficient and independent.  I could really use
> some guidance to help me decide if I should make the time for a
> Training Center and if so, when and how to go about doing so.  I don't
> want to lose my spot in my Graduate program because I really believe
> it is an amazing fit for me and I have been so excited to further my
> education and to move forward in the field of counseling and possibly
> research and teaching.
>
> Has anyone had a similar experience? Has anyone ever deferred
> acceptance to an academic program?
>
> Thanks so much for any thoughts/suggestions,
>
> --
> Sarah K. Meyer
> NFB of Indy - Community Outreach, Advocacy, and Legislation (COAL), Chair
> IndyGo/IPTC Mobility Advisory Committee (MAC), Member
> (317) 402-6632
>
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-- 
Kaiti