[nabs-l] It's official!

Thu Jan 26 03:04:57 UTC 2012

Thanks, Ignasi.
I appreciate you clarifying what I've been saying.
This Behavioral Health degree can also help me, with something I've
always wnnted to do.
I'd like to work in the school system, with special needs children.
This will help me achieve that goal.
Blessings, Joshua

On 1/25/12, Ignasi Cambra Díaz <ignasicambra at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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