[nabs-l] plane fares for Louisiana and Colorado

[Beth]

Colorado is the better fit because
a. it is laid back,
B. Subway travel may come in handy if I decide I'm working in a bigger
metropolitan city, which I plan to do, outside the state of Foorida,
C. This may put me in a better position to get a job.
Beth

On 3/20/10, RJ Sandefur <joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com> wrote:
> Beth, You've said to me that You wish to learn subway travel Correct? Why do
> you think you need this skill? How will going to colarido help you, verses
> going to rustin? Now, I personally know the answers, because you and I've
> talked about this vea skype. However, here is your chance to tell us why
> Colarido is the place for you. RJ
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Melissa Green" <graduate56 at juno.com>
> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 8:08 PM
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] plane fares for Louisiana and Colorado
>
>
> Those are really good suggestions.
> I agree you need to keep an open-mind whin going to a NFB center.
> Your success, and experience is what you will make it.
>
> Have a blessed day.
>
> Melissa Green
> "Happiness is a butterfly, which, when pursued, is always just beyond your
> grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you."
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Elizabeth" <lizmohnke at hotmail.com>
> To: <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 7:30 PM
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] plane fares for Louisiana and Colorado
>
>
>
> Hi Beth,
>
> Please forgive me, but I have not had a chance to read through all of the
> messages regarding this topic. You can correct me if I am wrong, but based
> on this current thread, it sounds as though you are trying to decide which
> training center to visit with the possibility of becoming a student in the
> not so distant future. If that is the case, then perhaps you could visit
> both centers rather than just one of them. I understand this may not be
> possible for your individual situation, but I found this to be a tremendous
> help for me a few years ago when the cost of traveling was more affordable.
>
> If you cannot afford to visit both centers, you could also try calling each
> center to see if you could speak with a current student about their current
> experiences at the training center. You could also ask to speak with recent
> graduates from the center. Sometimes the person who answers the phone when
> you call the center is a previous student, so you could ask them what they
> think of the training center as well.
>
> Although the flight information provided in the previous post should not be
> the sole determining factor in your decision, I think it should be a part of
> it especially if you are considering any visits back home for the holidays.
> Another thing I think you should consider is the location of the training
> center. If you’re looking for some small town Southern charm, then perhaps
> Louisiana is the place for you. But if you would rather see some snow and
> breathe in some mountain air, then perhaps you should check out Colorado
> instead. Some people find bigger cities too much of a challenge while others
> may get bored easily in a small town with not as much to do.
>
> In my opinion the basic skills and confidence you learn at either center is
> the same. They are just run by different people with different personalities
> and slightly different management styles. I have heard that Louisiana is a
> bit more strict while Colorado is a bit more laid back. But a lot of what
> you get out of a training center depends a lot on what you put into it. If
> you go into it with an open mind and the willingness to learn new things,
> then I think either center would work for you as long as you are also
> willing to put in all the hard work that is necessary to successfully
> complete the six to nine month program.
>
> What I think sets NFB centers apart from most state run facilities is our
> philosophy about blindness. They are also well grounded in stable leadership
> that does not seem to change simply because the director decides to try
> something new that could be seen as controversial like what has recently
> happened here in Michigan.
>
> Overall, I think the training you will receive will be similar no matter
> which training center you choose. And even though you are not brave enough
> to withstand the frigid cold winters of Minnesota, the ideas presented here
> could also be used for anyone who is thinking about attending Blind, Inc as
> well. I hope this gives you, or anyone else, some things to think about when
> trying to decide which NFB training center to attend. I’m sure the
> tomorrow’s
> conference call will provide more information, but here is something to get
> you started in the meantime.
>
> Elizabeth
>
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