0:00:05.693,0:00:09.131 DO-IT scholars discuss the[br]importance of college. 0:00:09.131,0:00:10.470 Is college important? 0:00:12.725,0:00:14.105 It's up to you! 0:00:14.485,0:00:17.106 But for me, it's very important! 0:00:21.507,0:00:23.267 I think that college is important because 0:00:23.267,0:00:25.755 it creates a pathway to[br]the rest of your life 0:00:26.777,0:00:29.198 and it really shapes your identity[br]as an adult. 0:00:30.769,0:00:35.651 College is a great place to discover your[br]passions and meet new and exciting people! 0:00:41.490,0:00:45.178 This video content was created[br]by DO-IT scholars, high-school 0:00:45.178,0:00:49.098 students from an innovative transition[br]to college program in Washington. 0:00:49.609,0:00:51.759 Scholars are students with disabilities. 0:00:51.759,0:00:55.421 They learn about self-determination, [br]academic accommodations 0:00:55.421,0:00:57.417 and disability advocacy. 0:00:58.456,0:01:02.174 ... wide open, you can do HTML, [br]CSS, JavaScript. 0:01:02.665,0:01:08.655 Going to college is important because[br]we're always learning in life and college 0:01:08.664,0:01:13.794 is a way to help us do that, and that is[br]what shapes us in our later lives. 0:01:14.823,0:01:19.244 The great thing about college is[br]it can help you get a better paying job. 0:01:19.885,0:01:22.475 What I hope to get out of college [br]is a great financial future. 0:01:24.325,0:01:28.665 What I enjoyed most about college was [br]the chance to live on my own and become 0:01:28.665,0:01:32.922 more independent, explore life[br]and who I am 0:01:32.922,0:01:35.475 and make a life for myself,[br]with my friends. 0:01:37.325,0:01:39.834 DO-IT scholars stay in dorms[br]during summer study 0:01:39.834,0:01:42.193 at the University of Washington Campus. 0:01:42.446,0:01:46.025 They meet mentors, faculty members[br]and business professionals. 0:01:47.845,0:01:51.173 I think college is important because it[br]allows you to get to know so many 0:01:51.173,0:01:54.833 different types of people and see[br]so many new perspectives on 0:01:54.833,0:01:56.963 every problem or every situation[br]that you might face 0:01:57.739,0:02:00.529 and I believe this is really important,[br]because it really allows you 0:02:00.539,0:02:02.174 to get to know other people. 0:02:03.045,0:02:06.099 I think college is important because[br]it's a time to find yourself, 0:02:06.099,0:02:10.519 see what you're good at, what you like[br]and what you're successful at. 0:02:12.982,0:02:17.870 Going through college, I want to[br]understand my reason for being 0:02:17.870,0:02:20.580 and I want to understand why [br]I am the way I am. 0:02:21.712,0:02:25.490 Scholars participate in science labs[br]and academic workshops 0:02:25.490,0:02:27.180 and learn about technology. 0:02:28.146,0:02:34.121 I think college is important because[br]you get a headstart in preparing for 0:02:34.121,0:02:38.544 getting a job some day and to pursue[br]your dreams and hopefully get paid. 0:02:39.058,0:02:42.523 I want to go into business,[br]and it would be really hard for me 0:02:42.553,0:02:46.686 to get a job in business[br]without getting a college degree. 0:02:52.758,0:02:55.928 Many of the DO-IT scholars use assisted[br]technology designed for 0:02:55.947,0:02:57.487 people with disabilities. 0:02:59.738,0:03:03.327 Life has changed so much for the world in[br]general, but especially for 0:03:03.327,0:03:05.207 people with disabilities. 0:03:05.967,0:03:10.859 The awesome thing is now that we can go[br]to college and we can be a part of 0:03:10.859,0:03:12.628 continuing to change the world. 0:03:12.738,0:03:18.127 That's why college is so important. Not to[br]get a piece of paper or a degree, 0:03:18.127,0:03:20.537 but to make actual change[br]happen in the world. 0:03:21.727,0:03:27.538 I'm gonna go to college, I'm gonna get[br]my BFA, and guess what? 0:03:27.718,0:03:29.527 I'm gonna be a star! 0:03:38.468,0:03:40.609 Thank you! Good girl!