[nabs-l] It's official!

Wed Jan 25 20:49:56 UTC 2012

Hi,
I will, but I was just wanting to talk to psych students on the list
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marsha Drenth" <marsha.drenth at gmail.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 2:36 PM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] It's official!


> Sorry I didn't mean that they will tutor you, but on that list, there are
> tutors who help blind students with math. I am not aware of a list for
> psychology students for tutoring. Can you take advantage of the tutoring
> services at your college?
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf
> Of Gloria G
> Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 3:01 PM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] It's official!
>
> Hi,
> In this post I read there are list for blind persons taking math and they
> also would be interested in tutoring. Is that the same for psych students?
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Marsha Drenth" <marsha.drenth at gmail.com>
> To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'"
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 1:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] It's official!
>
>
>>I too, would say something to the below. If your changing majors because
>>you
>> do not want to do more math, or sciences, that is a bit concerning. If 
>> you
>> were changing majors because that is truly where you want to go, then
>> sure.
>> But changing majors because you feel you can't do the math or science, is
>> not for the right reason. I am sure there are lots of others on this 
>> list,
>> who could tell you, you can do the math, and the sciences. Those subjects
>> should not stop you.
>>
>> There is an entire list through the NFB dedicated for blind students who
>> are
>> taking math; its members are students, tutors, teachers, both blind and
>> sighted. Every single person on that list thinks and knows that blind
>> students can participate in math class, whether it is in high school, or
>> community colleges, or universities.
>>
>> Let me relay a short story here, I am not a traditional student. High
>> school
>> was almost 18 years ago, so here I am back taking courses to get my
>> degree.
>> I needed statistics, and biology. I had to start at the beginning. And
>> because I was able to see in high school I have the added challenge of
>> learning Nemith Braille. I pushed my community college here in PA to
>> Braille
>> my math text books. At first they kicked and screamed, but I pushed. I 
>> got
>> the book, and they Braille every single math book I had after that. Three
>> courses worth. I passed with all A's. Biology was a little harder but I
>> passed.
>>
>> Lots and lots of blind students have taken math and science. My husband 
>> is
>> blind, has a degree in mathematics.
>>
>> If I can do it, you can do it! Come on, did changing majors really make
>> your
>> life that much easier? If you are to go to a major university you might
>> need
>> more math and science classes, what are you going to do then?
>>
>> Just my two cents what it is worth,
>> Marsha
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf
>> Of David
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 10:47 AM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] it's official!
>>
>> Hello, Josh. I read your email and cannot help commenting ont it. What I
>> am
>> about to say will most likely sound harsh and critical in your opinion,
>> but
>> I feel it worth saying.
>> I am concerned that you are switching majors for entirely the wrong
>> reasons.
>> Your only reasons appear to be that the classes that you need for an
>> education major are not accomodating you as you think they should. That's
>> fine and good, but that is a terrible reason to switch your major, even 
>> if
>> Behavioral Health and Education are somewhat similar in the clientele you
>> may work with. If your true passion is education, and not Behavioral
>> Health,
>> then DO NOT switch because of coursework as it relates to your blindness.
>> Also, it disturbs me that you say that you have control of your life, and
>> that the sighted are not "bossing you around" anymore. Your statements 
>> are
>> false, for you do not seem to have control of your education, and the
>> sighted are dictating your choices if you're going to switch majors based
>> on
>> accomoadations which you hope to receive. All I ask is that you 
>> reconsider
>> your decition, and decide whether it is based on your fears and
>> insecurities, or whether it is based on logical career choices, such as
>> you
>> doing what you enjoy doing, or what will give you job security. Just
>> fulfill
>> your potential, and don't let those university bureaucrats and ignorant
>> professors push you around.
>> David Bouchard
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Jan 25, 2012, at 9:31 AM, Joshua Lester
>> <jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> It will be, in a year and a half.
>>> I'm finally getting a degree, that means something, instead of one,
>>> that doesn't specialize in one thing.
>>> I feel great!
>>> Blessings, JoshuaBlessings, Joshua
>>>
>>> On 1/25/12, Gloria G <gloria.graves at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Hi Joushua,
>>>> So does this mean you have more than this one semester left in college?
>> When
>>>> is your expected graduated date now?
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Joshua Lester" <jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu>
>>>> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:05 AM
>>>> Subject: [nabs-l] It's official!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> I'm now a Behavioral Health major!
>>>>> I can work with rehab, and everything will be accessible.
>>>>> I have finally regained control of my education, and I feel great 
>>>>> about
>>>>> it!
>>>>> Thanks for all of the advice, and assistance.
>>>>> This list has helped me regain self-confidence, and I know that I can
>>>>> do anything I want to do.
>>>>> The sighted can't boss me around, anymore!
>>>>> Blessings, Joshua
>>>>>
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