Hi All,
I joined AD in March but since I have relocated for a few months, I thought I might reintroduce myself. (I hope that’s okay.)
My name is Sam. I am a 20 year-old hearing guy. I go to college in Philadelphia and am a senior. I study cultural anthropology (which is the study of people and cultures). My college does not offer ASL classes, so I’ve found local community classes so I can start learning. I just finished ASL II. I am hoping to take ASL III at a nearby university next semester.
I am currently in my hometown: Columbus, Ohio.
I really like AD and have been spending a lot of time lately reading through old posts and checking out new ones. I am pretty shy at first, but once you get to know me, my sense of humor starts to show. At this point, though, I tend to get too nervous to actually post anything on AD. I hope to become less nervous, though, and start posting more.
I think I get nervous because I am still learning about Deaf culture. I am not ignorant (I don’t think) but I am still worried about offending people. I see a lot of hearing people who post questionnaires for ASL class, then never return to AD again. I don’t think that’s very good and I am nervous people might think I am like that (I hope not). I hope to make new friends and learn more.
Well, that's enough about me...haha. I think I have written too much. If anyone is in the Columbus area and wants to chat sometime, or knows about any Deaf/ASL events, please let me know. I hope to get to know some new people from all around the world.
Peace, Love, and ASL ,
Sam
I joined AD in March but since I have relocated for a few months, I thought I might reintroduce myself. (I hope that’s okay.)
My name is Sam. I am a 20 year-old hearing guy. I go to college in Philadelphia and am a senior. I study cultural anthropology (which is the study of people and cultures). My college does not offer ASL classes, so I’ve found local community classes so I can start learning. I just finished ASL II. I am hoping to take ASL III at a nearby university next semester.
I am currently in my hometown: Columbus, Ohio.
I really like AD and have been spending a lot of time lately reading through old posts and checking out new ones. I am pretty shy at first, but once you get to know me, my sense of humor starts to show. At this point, though, I tend to get too nervous to actually post anything on AD. I hope to become less nervous, though, and start posting more.
I think I get nervous because I am still learning about Deaf culture. I am not ignorant (I don’t think) but I am still worried about offending people. I see a lot of hearing people who post questionnaires for ASL class, then never return to AD again. I don’t think that’s very good and I am nervous people might think I am like that (I hope not). I hope to make new friends and learn more.
Well, that's enough about me...haha. I think I have written too much. If anyone is in the Columbus area and wants to chat sometime, or knows about any Deaf/ASL events, please let me know. I hope to get to know some new people from all around the world.
Peace, Love, and ASL ,
Sam