[nabs-l] It's official!

Thu Jan 26 00:45:03 UTC 2012

OK, Joshua didn't change his major. He decided to get a degree instead of an associates degree or certificate. In the end it doesn't matter why he's doing it, because it's probably a good choice...
On Jan 25, 2012, at 2:50 PM, Marsha Drenth wrote:

> 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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