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!