[nabs-l] Freshman year

[Joshua Lester]

Great post, and welcome, Lily!
Blessings, Joshua

On 7/17/12, Liliya Asadullina <lily2011a at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Katie,
> My name is Lily and I am going to be a freshmen in college as well.  I
> understand you have had bad experiences in high school, after telling
> people that you are blind.  I have dealt with a few myself.  As far as
> I have heard from some of my blind and sighted friends who are already
> in college, they say that people are more accepting in college.  It's
> more of a time when people our age or around our age learn to grow up.
>  Of course you will not meet all mature people, but just be yourself
> and tell them that you can't see.  Express to them that even though
> you are blind, you can still accomplish as much as they can.  Get
> involved with a few extra curricular activities and prove to them that
> you are an independent, and smart individual.  The most you can do is
> educate them about blindness and be outspoken.  You will have to get
> out of your comfort level, but I am sure by the end of your 1st
> semester you wil have a good sullection of caring friends.
> Another thing, make sure you advicate for yourself in class and where
> ever you choose to go outside of the academic area.  For example, I am
> emailing my professors ahead of time and letting them know that I am
> blind, but that I have the capability just like anyone else to get my
> work done and learn.  I will explain to them how I will be taking
> notes in class and what kind of tecchnology I'll be bringing with me.
> I will be meeting with my professors a week before classes begin, and
> will be asking them if they have any questions for me.
> Outside of class, just reassure your peers if they have any questions
> for you about blindness to feel free to ask.
> Like I said, just be yourself and make the most out of your year.
> Be confident in you!  You've got this!
> College is full of diversity and if someone does not accept you for
> who you are and because of your blindness or lack of some vision, then
> they aren't worth being friends with...
> People come to college from all different areas around the world and
> each student has something unique about them.   So just reach out to
> those around you and show them that no matter what, you can succeed.
> I understand what you are going through in your mind though.
> I am saying this to you, but at the same time I am nervous for college as
> well.
> Beeing that I had some blind skills training at the Colorado Center
> For The blind though, I do feel more confident about going to college
> and in myself too.
> Also, I am not as nervous to be dorming with a random room mate away
> from my home town and family.
> Good luck with starting this fall, I believe that you will do well!
> If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email me any time
> at: Lily2011a at gmail.com.
> Or my school email: lasadull at masonlive.GMU.edu
> Cheers!
> Liliya
>
> On 7/17/12, Katie Cl <katminecce at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> Hi my name is Katie and I am going to be a freshman in college this fall.
>> I
>> was wondering how other people handled telling others they couldn't see.
>> In
>> high school I had a bad experience and don't want it to happen again. Any
>> advice would be helpful.
>> THANKS
>>
>> <3 Princess Cy-I <3
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