My experience at Gallaudet - Page 2

Kalista · 04-23-2008, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by deafivilization

hi nutmeg,

I'm not here to talk trash either but my experience with gallaushit (no offense friends) just last weekend was, unfortunately, very unwelcoming. and what's sad part? I am profoundly deaf. born deaf. and my first time stepping in on their campus. anyway, we are filing a complaint against gally as well.

I would recommend you RIT/NTID, great people, especially faculty there - due to unity of diversion. we welcome and love everyone.

I do not understand why they unwelcome you. Did you graduate from Deaf School? I notice, Gally students reject the students who graduated from the mainstream school or interract with oral people. I am not sure why they reject them?

Some of my friends who went to mainstream school, their signs are ASL proficiently. So what !

Cousin Vinny · 04-23-2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by deafdyke

I wish there was a way to make it more moderate.

The interesting thing is, and this is my perspective as a Gally alumni. I think Gallaudet today is much more accommodating and inclusive environment for students who may not come from a traditional background. (i.e., Deaf family/Deaf school) This is because I attended Gally during the late 1980's, and believe you me, the general attitude then was bordering on 'xenophobic'.

Still, it is discouraging to see an 'unfriendly' climate at Gallaudet, when it truly needs to be more inclusive and accommodating. However, I remain optimistic that Gallaudet is already in its way in becoming a much more diverse and inclusive university, accommodating hundreds of students with a wide range of hearing abilities, socioeconomic backgrounds, sign language skills, etc.

scottw · 04-23-2008, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by deafivilization

hi nutmeg,

I'm not here to talk trash either but my experience with gallaushit (no offense friends) just last weekend was, unfortunately, very unwelcoming. and what's sad part? I am profoundly deaf. born deaf. and my first time stepping in on their campus. anyway, we are filing a complaint against gally as well.

I would recommend you RIT/NTID, great people, especially faculty there - due to unity of diversion. we welcome and love everyone.

There is nothing that you can do for Gallaudet University. Sorry! Gallaudet University work on and how to grow and become more friendly. I believe they are very nice! I see they are no problem.

scottw · 04-23-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Kalista

I do not understand why they unwelcome you. Did you graduate from Deaf School? I notice, Gally students reject the students who graduated from the mainstream school or interract with oral people. I am not sure why they reject them?

Some of my friends who went to mainstream school, their signs are ASL proficiently. So what !

I agree with that. Kalista and I are friend!

One thing that we have essay. Gallaudet University to know how we are friend. We are good friend and real nicely! I experience about deaf world and many different. I want to learn and help them.

shel90 · 04-23-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kalista

I do not understand why they unwelcome you. Did you graduate from Deaf School? I notice, Gally students reject the students who graduated from the mainstream school or interract with oral people. I am not sure why they reject them?

Some of my friends who went to mainstream school, their signs are ASL proficiently. So what !

I was rejected by a lot of Deaf students during my first semester at Gallaudet simply because I grew up oral. However, I knew there had to be other students like me and sure enough I did meet them and all was well.

I was rejected by some hearing students at ASU so I think it happens everywhere.

scottw · 04-25-2008, 12:14 PM

Well, up to you.

deafivilization · 04-25-2008, 09:43 PM

folks folks, we weren't talking specifically about students; we already anticipated that. it was the faculty who mistreated us. this is unacceptable at anytime and anywhere. period.

regardless where we came from or what experiences/culture/communities/school we came from - 'judged by the cover' is exactly what we're talking about here. no one should be discriminated in any shape or form like we were.

scottw · 04-25-2008, 10:52 PM

I'm sorry about your unaccept for Gallaudet University. I have no choice for you. You have to understand why the "unacceptable" show you.

I am very postive attitude and write good essay. Gallaudet Admission has one more to go for my ACT test first. Then Gallaudet will accept me.

I hope!

deafivilization · 04-26-2008, 12:17 AM

smile.. I didn't mean enrollment.

we went there, for rockfest weekend. gosh, so much in one day!

scottw · 04-26-2008, 11:30 AM

What do you mean weekend. Explain to me.

I understand that you not mean.

HorseRace · 04-26-2008, 07:37 PM

whoa now it rockfest! lol! what a memories what i was at gally 96 to 00! great place !
i have alot of memories there! i didnt sorry about myself to go there.. it is worthy for me! i miss some of my good friends there.. now they are gone to work and married.. blah.. you know.. oh well.. life goes on..

scottw · 04-26-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HorseRace

whoa now it rockfest! lol! what a memories what i was at gally 96 to 00! great place !
i have alot of memories there! i didnt sorry about myself to go there.. it is worthy for me! i miss some of my good friends there.. now they are gone to work and married.. blah.. you know.. oh well.. life goes on..

Congrat to your marry and graduate of your memory been 8 years!

I'm proud of you!

I will plan to go Gallaudet University this fall! I will be next 2 years will be graduate then after that next 2 years will graduate again.

HorseRace · 04-27-2008, 06:30 PM

scottw.. i am not marry yet.. or still on singel.. i was saying that my good friends are gone to marry.. blah blah you know i mean.. it just life goes on.. smile but good luck and enjoy!

webexplorer · 04-27-2008, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jillio

There have been many murders at state and local colleges, as well.

Why would you wish for Gally to loose accreditation? It serves the needs of the students who choose to attend. Are you saying that those who choose a signing environment are not as entitled to education as those who don't?

If Gally doesn't suit your needs as an oral deaf individual, then that's fine. Don't go to Gally. But for you to demand that they change their environment for you is a bit over the top. Gally ha always been known as a signing environment. You know that when you walk on campus. It is up to you to adjust to that. If you don't want to, or can't for some reason, then it is best that you choose somewhere else.

I agreed with you. Actually, I am really surprised about the complications.

I believe that it is more important for anyone to focus on education/skills and get ready for a job in the real world. Joining at a party is definitely not at the top priority. I bet a lot of students at these two colleges who attended a lot of parties did not get a job in a real world. They had the opportunity what they are supposed to do. I think that these colleges are not perfect - so what! A job is what we need to survive for our food and a shelter.

scottw · 04-28-2008, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by HorseRace

scottw.. i am not marry yet.. or still on singel.. i was saying that my good friends are gone to marry.. blah blah you know i mean.. it just life goes on.. smile but good luck and enjoy!

I'm sorry that I misunderstand it!

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04-25-2008, 12:14 PM	#36 (permalink)
scottw Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Crestview, Florida Posts: 646	Well, up to you.

04-25-2008, 09:43 PM	#37 (permalink)
deafivilization Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5	folks folks, we weren't talking specifically about students; we already anticipated that. it was the faculty who mistreated us. this is unacceptable at anytime and anywhere. period. regardless where we came from or what experiences/culture/communities/school we came from - 'judged by the cover' is exactly what we're talking about here. no one should be discriminated in any shape or form like we were.

04-25-2008, 10:52 PM	#38 (permalink)
scottw Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Crestview, Florida Posts: 646	I'm sorry about your unaccept for Gallaudet University. I have no choice for you. You have to understand why the "unacceptable" show you. I am very postive attitude and write good essay. Gallaudet Admission has one more to go for my ACT test first. Then Gallaudet will accept me. I hope!

04-26-2008, 12:17 AM	#39 (permalink)
deafivilization Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5	smile.. I didn't mean enrollment. we went there, for rockfest weekend. gosh, so much in one day!

04-26-2008, 11:30 AM	#40 (permalink)
scottw Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Crestview, Florida Posts: 646	What do you mean weekend. Explain to me. I understand that you not mean.

04-26-2008, 07:37 PM	#41 (permalink)
HorseRace Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin TX Posts: 192	whoa now it rockfest! lol! what a memories what i was at gally 96 to 00! great place ! i have alot of memories there! i didnt sorry about myself to go there.. it is worthy for me! i miss some of my good friends there.. now they are gone to work and married.. blah.. you know.. oh well.. life goes on..

04-27-2008, 06:30 PM	#43 (permalink)
HorseRace Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin TX Posts: 192	scottw.. i am not marry yet.. or still on singel.. i was saying that my good friends are gone to marry.. blah blah you know i mean.. it just life goes on.. smile but good luck and enjoy!