[nagdu] References

[Cindy Ray]

That is probably where you would mention your preference. Sounds good about the roommate.

Cindy

On Sep 23, 2012, at 5:38 PM, Kody Keplinger wrote:

> I just put her down.  I think she's a good fit - I mean, she LIVES with me,
> so she knows my character and has seen me get around.  And she likes me.
> LOL.  Now, my old roommates? Probably wouldn't have used them.
> 
> Now time to email admissions about that letter of introduction.  BTW, does
> anyone know if that would be where I mention my preference for a german
> shepherd? There was no place for that on the application.
> 
> On Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 6:30 PM, Cindy Ray <cindyray at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> I don't see why a roommate would be too close to family myself, as long as
>> you are sure that person would tell it like it is and in your favor.
>> 
>> Cindy
>> 
>> On Sep 23, 2012, at 5:06 PM, Kody Keplinger wrote:
>> 
>>> Unfortunately, since moving to NYC, I don't have any local visually
>>> impaired friends.  And everyone I knew back in Kentucky I haven't seen in
>>> over 3 years.  Otherwise, that would have been my first instinct.
>>> 
>>> Would a roommate make a fair reference? Or is that to close to "family"?
>>> 
>>> On Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 5:57 PM, Bertha Avila Guerrero <
>>> guerrero.avila at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Kody, two of my references came from friends who are Seeing eye
>> graduates.
>>>> This seemed to make a difference.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> B A Guerrero and Seeing Eye Dog Godiva
>>>> guerrero.avila at sbcglobal.net
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf
>>>> Of Kody Keplinger
>>>> Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2012 3:31 PM
>>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>>> Subject: [nagdu] References
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all!
>>>> 
>>>> So I'm filling out one of my applications now, and I'm putting in
>> reference
>>>> names and addresses. I've got 2 done (1 close friend who has known me
>> for 6
>>>> years, 1 person who knows me both personally and professionally and also
>>>> lives in the neighborhood I live in), but my 3rd I'm having issue
>> getting a
>>>> hold of. She's a former O&M teacher, and she's crazy busy. I know I'll
>> hear
>>>> from her soon, and I'm not worried about getting her to fill out the
>> forms
>>>> I'll need from her later. For now, though, I just really want to get
>> this
>>>> first application turned in (it's an online application for TSE) so
>> that I
>>>> can start taking care of everything else.  Does anyone have suggestions
>> for
>>>> other people that work as great references? Who did you use? Obviously,
>> no
>>>> family, but can I use another friend? Or a roommate?  Thoughts?
>>>> 
>>>> Kody
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> 
> 
> -- 
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> 
> author of:
> *THE DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) - an ALA Top Ten Quick Pick for
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