WEBVTT 00:00:05.693 --> 00:00:09.131 DO-IT scholars discuss the importance of college. 00:00:09.131 --> 00:00:10.470 Is college important? 00:00:12.725 --> 00:00:14.105 It's up to you! 00:00:14.485 --> 00:00:17.106 But for me, it's very important! 00:00:21.507 --> 00:00:23.267 I think that college is important because 00:00:23.267 --> 00:00:25.755 it creates a pathway to the rest of your life 00:00:26.777 --> 00:00:29.198 and it really shapes your identity as an adult. 00:00:30.769 --> 00:00:35.651 College is a great place to discover your passions and meet new and exciting people! 00:00:41.490 --> 00:00:45.178 This video content was created by DO-IT scholars, high-school 00:00:45.178 --> 00:00:49.098 students from an innovative transition to college program in Washington. 00:00:49.609 --> 00:00:51.759 Scholars are students with disabilities. 00:00:51.759 --> 00:00:55.421 They learn about self-determination, academic accommodations 00:00:55.421 --> 00:00:57.417 and disability advocacy. 00:00:58.456 --> 00:01:02.174 ... wide open, you can do HTML, CSS, JavaScript. 00:01:02.665 --> 00:01:08.655 Going to college is important because we're always learning in life and college 00:01:08.664 --> 00:01:13.794 is a way to help us do that, and that is what shapes us in our later lives. 00:01:14.823 --> 00:01:19.244 The great thing about college is it can help you get a better paying job. 00:01:19.885 --> 00:01:22.475 What I hope to get out of college is a great financial future. 00:01:24.325 --> 00:01:28.665 What I enjoyed most about college was the chance to live on my own and become 00:01:28.665 --> 00:01:32.922 more independent, explore life and who I am 00:01:32.922 --> 00:01:35.475 and make a life for myself, with my friends. 00:01:37.325 --> 00:01:39.834 DO-IT scholars stay in dorms during summer study 00:01:39.834 --> 00:01:42.193 at the University of Washington Campus. 00:01:42.446 --> 00:01:46.025 They meet mentors, faculty members and business professionals. 00:01:47.845 --> 00:01:51.173 I think college is important because it allows you to get to know so many 00:01:51.173 --> 00:01:54.833 different types of people and see so many new perspectives on 00:01:54.833 --> 00:01:56.963 every problem or every situation that you might face 00:01:57.739 --> 00:02:00.529 and I believe this is really important, because it really allows you 00:02:00.539 --> 00:02:02.174 to get to know other people. 00:02:03.045 --> 00:02:06.099 I think college is important because it's a time to find yourself, 00:02:06.099 --> 00:02:10.519 see what you're good at, what you like and what you're successful at. 00:02:12.982 --> 00:02:17.870 Going through college, I want to understand my reason for being 00:02:17.870 --> 00:02:20.580 and I want to understand why I am the way I am. 00:02:21.712 --> 00:02:25.490 Scholars participate in science labs and academic workshops 00:02:25.490 --> 00:02:27.180 and learn about technology. 00:02:28.146 --> 00:02:34.121 I think college is important because you get a headstart in preparing for 00:02:34.121 --> 00:02:38.544 getting a job some day and to pursue your dreams and hopefully get paid. 00:02:39.058 --> 00:02:42.523 I want to go into business, and it would be really hard for me 00:02:42.553 --> 00:02:46.686 to get a job in business without getting a college degree. 00:02:52.758 --> 00:02:55.928 Many of the DO-IT scholars use assisted technology designed for 00:02:55.947 --> 00:02:57.487 people with disabilities. 00:02:59.738 --> 00:03:03.327 Life has changed so much for the world in general, but especially for 00:03:03.327 --> 00:03:05.207 people with disabilities. 00:03:05.967 --> 00:03:10.859 The awesome thing is now that we can go to college and we can be a part of 00:03:10.859 --> 00:03:12.628 continuing to change the world. 00:03:12.738 --> 00:03:18.127 That's why college is so important. Not to get a piece of paper or a degree, 00:03:18.127 --> 00:03:20.537 but to make actual change happen in the world. 00:03:21.727 --> 00:03:27.538 I'm gonna go to college, I'm gonna get my BFA, and guess what? 00:03:27.718 --> 00:03:29.527 I'm gonna be a star! 00:03:38.468 --> 00:03:40.609 Thank you! Good girl!