[nabs-l] Freshman year

Tue Jul 17 23:45:11 UTC 2012

LOL!
That's a good one!
I also quote Fanny Crosby and tell them that one good thing about
blindness, is that I never have to see the clouds in the sky.
Blessings, Joshua

On 7/17/12, Sophie Trist <sweetpeareader at gmail.com> wrote:
> When people first find out about my blindness, I always point out
> that I will never have to pay a speeding ticket. I also joke that
> God short-changed me in the vision department, but I won't be
> asking for a refund any time soon. Haha. I find that if you act
> like it's no big deal, other people will feel that way too.
>  ----- Original Message -----
> From: Liliya Asadullina <lily2011a at gmail.com
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> Date sent: Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:21:08 -0400
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Freshman year
>
> And I agree about adding in humour.
>
> 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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