Overcoming Challenges in College: A Deaf Graduate's Journey from High School to CSUN
As a deaf graduate of Ogden, Utah's Deaf School in 1984, I've experienced both the ease of high school and the rigor of college at CSUN. While I enjoy the college environment, I face significant challenges, such as the need to read extensively, write research papers, and engage with my instructors on a whiteboard. My interpreter is vital during these intense learning moments, especially when preparing for tough tests. This article elaborates on the unique struggles and triumphs faced by deaf students in higher education.
Overcoming Challenges in College: A Deaf Graduate's Journey from High School to CSUN
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Story 13I DEAF-SCHOOL O-G-D-E-N U-T-A-H, GRADUATE 1984. NOW COLLEGE C-S-U-N. I LIKE COLLEGE, BUT HARD. HIGH-SCHOOL EASY. NOW MUST READ ARTICLE. WRITE RESEARCH PAPER. TEACHER SQUARE-(white board) WRITE-(on the white board) MUST PUT-DOWN. INTERPRETER, MUST WATCH-(intense). WHY? TEST HARD.