[nabs-l] plane fares for Louisiana and Colorado

Sun Mar 21 04:42:06 UTC 2010

Beth,
Remember that when you listen to other people's reviews of things that
you take their opinions with a grain of salt. Someone may have had a
bad experience at one of the centers but it doesn't make it a bad
place. You shouldn't decide to go or not to go based on the
experiences of one person. Also, take into consideration that if a
person had a negative experience  they might focus on only the bad
part and not some of the good things that happened too. If you seek
feedback, look at a broad range of people. I hope this helps.

Domonique

On 3/20/10, Beth <thebluesisloose at gmail.com> wrote:
> Colorado is the better fit because
> a. it is laid back,
> B. Subway travel may come in handy if I decide I'm working in a bigger
> metropolitan city, which I plan to do, outside the state of Foorida,
> C. This may put me in a better position to get a job.
> Beth
>
> On 3/20/10, RJ Sandefur <joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Beth, You've said to me that You wish to learn subway travel Correct? Why
>> do
>> you think you need this skill? How will going to colarido help you, verses
>> going to rustin? Now, I personally know the answers, because you and I've
>> talked about this vea skype. However, here is your chance to tell us why
>> Colarido is the place for you. RJ
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Melissa Green" <graduate56 at juno.com>
>> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 8:08 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] plane fares for Louisiana and Colorado
>>
>>
>> Those are really good suggestions.
>> I agree you need to keep an open-mind whin going to a NFB center.
>> Your success, and experience is what you will make it.
>>
>> Have a blessed day.
>>
>> Melissa Green
>> "Happiness is a butterfly, which, when pursued, is always just beyond your
>> grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you."
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Elizabeth" <lizmohnke at hotmail.com>
>> To: <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 7:30 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] plane fares for Louisiana and Colorado
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi Beth,
>>
>> Please forgive me, but I have not had a chance to read through all of the
>> messages regarding this topic. You can correct me if I am wrong, but based
>> on this current thread, it sounds as though you are trying to decide which
>> training center to visit with the possibility of becoming a student in the
>> not so distant future. If that is the case, then perhaps you could visit
>> both centers rather than just one of them. I understand this may not be
>> possible for your individual situation, but I found this to be a
>> tremendous
>> help for me a few years ago when the cost of traveling was more
>> affordable.
>>
>> If you cannot afford to visit both centers, you could also try calling
>> each
>> center to see if you could speak with a current student about their
>> current
>> experiences at the training center. You could also ask to speak with
>> recent
>> graduates from the center. Sometimes the person who answers the phone when
>> you call the center is a previous student, so you could ask them what they
>> think of the training center as well.
>>
>> Although the flight information provided in the previous post should not
>> be
>> the sole determining factor in your decision, I think it should be a part
>> of
>> it especially if you are considering any visits back home for the
>> holidays.
>> Another thing I think you should consider is the location of the training
>> center. If you’re looking for some small town Southern charm, then perhaps
>> Louisiana is the place for you. But if you would rather see some snow and
>> breathe in some mountain air, then perhaps you should check out Colorado
>> instead. Some people find bigger cities too much of a challenge while
>> others
>> may get bored easily in a small town with not as much to do.
>>
>> In my opinion the basic skills and confidence you learn at either center
>> is
>> the same. They are just run by different people with different
>> personalities
>> and slightly different management styles. I have heard that Louisiana is a
>> bit more strict while Colorado is a bit more laid back. But a lot of what
>> you get out of a training center depends a lot on what you put into it. If
>> you go into it with an open mind and the willingness to learn new things,
>> then I think either center would work for you as long as you are also
>> willing to put in all the hard work that is necessary to successfully
>> complete the six to nine month program.
>>
>> What I think sets NFB centers apart from most state run facilities is our
>> philosophy about blindness. They are also well grounded in stable
>> leadership
>> that does not seem to change simply because the director decides to try
>> something new that could be seen as controversial like what has recently
>> happened here in Michigan.
>>
>> Overall, I think the training you will receive will be similar no matter
>> which training center you choose. And even though you are not brave enough
>> to withstand the frigid cold winters of Minnesota, the ideas presented
>> here
>> could also be used for anyone who is thinking about attending Blind, Inc
>> as
>> well. I hope this gives you, or anyone else, some things to think about
>> when
>> trying to decide which NFB training center to attend. I’m sure the
>> tomorrow’s
>> conference call will provide more information, but here is something to
>> get
>> you started in the meantime.
>>
>> Elizabeth
>>
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