[nabs-l] A question about something my rehab counselor said

[Justin Williams]

I only took 12 my first semester, and I took anywhere between 12 and 16 per
semester throughout my undergrad.  He is just making a suggestion.  If you
think you can handle, then take 15.  However, keep in mind that you want to
do college at your own pace, not your counselor's or any one elses.  If you
need to take below 15 in some semesters, then do so.  If you can take more,
then do so.  Let the average college student do what the average college
student does.  You do what you do.  
Start out with 15, if you have to drop one, then do so.  If you can add a
class, do that.  Maybe you can even add a one hour fun course to learn
something fun.   

Justin

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Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2016 3:37 PM
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Subject: Re: [nabs-l] A question about something my rehab counselor said

I just finished my computer science degree. I had already finished all my
general ed before returning to school so all my classes were math, computer
science, and science. So for me, 4 classes was my limit and still get a 4.0.
I had tons and tons of homework. My entire weekends were doing school work.

If you drop below full time that will affect things like scholarships or
financial aid

On Thu, Jul 28, 2016 at 12:42 PM, Sami Osborne via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I'd really like to get your opinions on something that my rehab 
> counselor said just today.  I'll be starting college in September, and 
> we were discussing the possibility of him funding me for the different 
> bills that need to be paid per semester or year.
>
> He said something that I found really strange, although some of you 
> may disagree with me.  Even though I'm already registered for classes 
> and have a full schedule for the semester (five classes during the 
> week,) he suggested that maybe I should drop a fouple of them and take 
> a reduced amount of credits, at least this first semester.  His 
> reasoning is that he thinks it might be too much for me, and 
> apparently, other blind college students whom he has worked with have 
> done this.  Although my counselor is generally a very accommmdating 
> man, I personally disagree with him on this.  Numer one, I don't find 
> five classes to be too much at all, because that's the average of most 
> college students, whether blind or sighted, and number two, I have 
> many breaks in between my classes, especially on Tuesdays and 
> Thursdays, where I have one class in the morning and don't have 
> another one for 6 and a half hours! I'm also a person who really 
> enjoys learning new things, and also, I believe that this is not 
> something that a rehab counselor should be telling their clients, although
you guys can tell me what you think.  This is very strange in my opinion.
>
> I hope that you guys can give me some advice as to what your opinions 
> are on this matter.  Oh, and one more thing, what would you suggest I 
> do if I tell him that I don't want to drop anything and he keeps on
insisting?
>
> I really hope you guys can help me, and have a happy end of July! :(
>
> Thanks so much,
>
> Sami
>
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