DO-IT scholars discuss the
importance of college.

Is college important?

It's up to you!

But for me, it's very important!

I think that college is important because

it creates a pathway to
the rest of your life

and it really shapes your identity
as an adult.

College is a great place to discover your
passions and meet new and exciting people!

This video content was created
by DO-IT scholars, high-school

students from an innovative transition
to college program in Washington.

Scholars are students with disabilities.

They learn about self-determination, 
academic accommodations

and disability advocacy.

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Going to college is important because
we're always learning in life and college

is a way to help us do that, and that is
what shapes us in our later lives.

The great thing about college is
it can help you get a better paying job.

What I hope to get out of college 
is a great financial future.

What I enjoyed most about college was 
the chance to live on my own and become

more independent, explore life
and who I am

and make a life for myself,
with my friends.

DO-IT scholars stay in dorms
during summer study

at the University of Washington Campus.

They meet mentors, faculty members
and business professionals.

I think college is important because it
allows you to get to know so many

different types of people and see
so many new perspectives on

every problem or every situation
that you might face

and I believe this is really important,
because it really allows you

to get to know other people.

I think college is important because
it's a time to find yourself,

see what you're good at, what you like
and what you're successful at.

Going through college, I want to
understand my reason for being

and I want to understand why 
I am the way I am.

Scholars participate in science labs
and academic workshops

and learn about technology.

I think college is important because
you get a headstart in preparing for

getting a job some day and to pursue
your dreams and hopefully get paid.

I want to go into business,
and it would be really hard for me

to get a job in business
without getting a college degree.

Many of the DO-IT scholars use assisted
technology designed for

people with disabilities.

Life has changed so much for the world in
general, but especially for

people with disabilities.

The awesome thing is now that we can go
to college and we can be a part of

continuing to change the world.

That's why college is so important. Not to
get a piece of paper or a degree,

but to make actual change
happen in the world.

I'm gonna go to college, I'm gonna get
my BFA, and guess what?

I'm gonna be a star!

Thank you! Good girl!