[nabs-l] Seeking Advice and Experiences on Studying Abroad

[Gerardo Corripio]

  Tips that might help, based on my experiences studying here in Mexico, 
but it also applies to other Spanish-speaking countries:
1.-Be very very comfortable with yourself and very vocal about speaking 
for yourself in acomodations of books and other materials; like in the 
States, there are good/willing professors, and others who don't care; 
also if in the university or school (like with mine) they've never had a 
blind student, they might be at a loss of how to acomodate certain 
things. So speak up!
2.-Technology: Mek sure you take technology especially blindness-related 
like notetakers etc., because almost all countries in Latinamerica, 
don't loan technology as in the US; even worse, because here in 
Latinamerica, blindness technology is so expensive, the culture of using 
it, isn't wisespread; most blind people here in latinamerica, use 
regular Laptops with Jaws or other screen readers installed.
3.-Tell your library you're moving abroad: It sure feels lonely 
sometimes being in another country! so from time to time, having an 
English book to read, really makes you feel a lot better! Also some 
books required might be available from Bard! American citizens living 
abroad, remember, also get service! So tell your library of you're 
studying abroad, and they'll transfer the services to the overseas 
librarian.
4.-Join Bookshare: For students, it's free, and it's always good to have 
another source of books, right?
5.-Enjoy! Enjoy your studying abroad! you'll value things you took for 
granted in the US!
Hope these tips help!
El 16/08/2014 05:52 p.m., Miso Kwak via nabs-l escribió:
> Hello, I am hoping to study abroad some time in my undergrad year.
> If anyone here on the list has an experience of studying in Spain, 
> Argentina, England, and/or Scottland I would love to hear about your 
> experiences. Also if anyone has any general tips specific to blind 
> students on studying abroad I would appreciate it as well.
> Best,
> Miso Kwak
>
>
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