[nabs-l] Making the college decision

[Miso Kwak]

Mausam, what an exciting time!
In my initial selection of where to apply, I honestly didn't consider
the quality of disability services. I was more concerned about whether
the schools I was applying to had programs of study I was interested
in, extracurricular activities I would enjoy, etc.
After I had the list of colleges I was accepted to, I started
seriously learning more about each school's disability service. Talk
to the staff of disability service office at each school and ask all
the questions you have for them. Also, if you are able, try connecting
with blind students who currently go to the school or blind recent
graduates to get students' perspectives.
Of course trying to get a good understanding of the campus atmosphere,
location, housing etc should be put into consideration as well.

Best wishes,
Miso Kwak

On 12/13/17, Veronica R Gaspa via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello Mausam,
> When I was looking for colleges I first took location into account. I had
> been living in the country and small towns all my life, and I knew I wanted
> a more urban environment. I also knew I wanted a smaller size campus, so I
> was looking at colleges with a population of 5,000/10,000 students. I then
> heard about my school, Seton Hall University in north Jersey. I was told
> they had a great disability office, so I did some research and decided to
> apply. Seton Hall has a population of about 6,000 undergrad and is just
> outside of New York City. I hope this story was helpful, and please feel
> free to reach out to me if you have any other questions. Good luck, I know
> you'll make the right choice!
> Best,
> Vee Gaspa
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mausam Mehta
> via NABS-L
> Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 9:29 PM
> To: NABS-L at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Mausam Mehta <mausam.mehta00 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [nabs-l] Making the college decision
>
> Hi all,
>
> I hope this time of late night Starbucks runs, final exams, and overall
> mayhem isn't too excruciating. Luckily it will soon be over, and we can
> spend time relaxing and recuperating over the holidays.
> Halfway through my senior year of high school, I'm up to my ears in
> transcripts, college applications and scholarships. I know that choosing the
> right college is unique to everyone, and many different factors go into that
> final decision for the next four years. I also know that as a blind student,
> it takes a little extra consideration and research to find a place that can
> meet all of our needs. I wanted to get your opinions and experiences with
> choosing your colleges. What did you take into consideration when applying,
> and then picking your school of choice? Did you encounter any preliminary
> pitfalls with disability offices? Should I be looking out for any specific
> land mines?
> Thanks, and have a great wrap-up to your fall semester.
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Miso Kwak
University of California, Los Angeles | 2017
Psychology B.A. | Education Studies Minor | Disability Studies Minor
(909) 660-1897