I want to study in the U.S!! Help Plz...

KweenSasha · 08-28-2008, 03:19 PM

I am a 21 year old Bahamian citizen with severe to profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss since birth. I graduated high school few years ago and i'm interested in attending college abroad the U.S.
I've never attended any deaf school or had any experience with deaf communities or persons. I will like to attend a higher learning educational institution that will allow me to learn and grow into the deaf culture, while also completing a B.S in Biology or has Medical Sonography programs.
Any information or assist will be greatly appreciated.

CrzyMeg · 08-28-2008, 04:37 PM

Do you find any college that you might want to attend?

imdeafsowhat · 08-28-2008, 06:14 PM

Just drop the deaf school in the world bomb.

Gallaudet.

CrzyMeg · 08-28-2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by imdeafsowhat

Just drop the deaf school in the world bomb.

Gallaudet.

Oh, I was planning go there but price too high. So, i stay around community college. Cheaper.

KweenSasha · 08-28-2008, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CrzyMeg

Do you find any college that you might want to attend?

Sure I do, but they do not offer the experience I am looking for. That is why I am asking you all here at AD.

CrzyMeg · 08-28-2008, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KweenSasha

Sure I do, but they do not offer the experience I am looking for. That is why I am asking you all here at AD.

Best go for public college that have what you looking for. College that I am attending have everything.

KweenSasha · 08-28-2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CrzyMeg

Best go for public college that have what you looking for. College that I am attending have everything.

I see you are living in Florida, very close to The Bahamas. Which college is that?

CrzyMeg · 08-28-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by KweenSasha

I see you are living in Florida, very close to The Bahamas. Which college is that?

Yeah Florida. Pensacola Junior College, have everything. Need web? Welcome to Pensacola Junior College

KweenSasha · 08-28-2008, 08:21 PM

Pensacola Junior College offers degrees at Associate level & has no programs for me so that's out of question but it seem like a nice place to be, I'm glad you're liking it. What are you studying by the way @CryMeg.
Gallaudet has a variety of courses, looks great! But kinda expensive.

zerodog · 08-28-2008, 09:29 PM

You may want look up at RIT, because they have good offer too. Beside they are helping you too. You can look up at RIT - Rochester Institute of Technology which it mix hearing and deaf college.

Beside, it good choice

Good luck.

shel90 · 08-28-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KweenSasha

Sure I do, but they do not offer the experience I am looking for. That is why I am asking you all here at AD.

There is McDaniels College, Towson University, and CSUN. They offer Deaf studies programs...I am sure there are more with a large deaf student population...

Boston University is another possibility.

CrzyMeg · 08-28-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by KweenSasha

Pensacola Junior College offers degrees at Associate level & has no programs for me so that's out of question but it seem like a nice place to be, I'm glad you're liking it. What are you studying by the way @CryMeg.
Gallaudet has a variety of courses, looks great! But kinda expensive.

Yeah or UWF is my next one actually.

I only attend PJC for 2 or 3 yrs. then switch to UWF.

web730 · 08-28-2008, 09:57 PM

KweenSasha,

There is Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida... they do have deaf education major.

St. Augustine is a deaf-friendly town and has many deaf residents as well. I live in Jacksonville, 30 minutes north.

Flagler College

Direct deaf education link at: http://www.flagler.edu/page2.aspx?id=339

This is probably closest town from Bahamas I could think of.

***~SG~*** · 08-28-2008, 10:09 PM

KweenSasha,

If you are doing full time study at your university or college.

You could look into University/College Study Abroad and Exchange programs to USA for one semester (6 months) or two semester (12 months).

Check it out if your University or College do have this program.

web730 · 08-28-2008, 10:17 PM

Also there is Florida School for the Deaf and Blind in St. Augustine where Flagler College locates in, too. FSDB has the largest deaf school in the USA btw.

KweenSasha · 08-28-2008, 11:15 PM

Thank You all for your responses.

I'm checking out RIT at the moment. I will most def contact them and see how it goes. Thanks Zerodog...

ClearSky · 08-29-2008, 03:58 AM

You want to go directly to the NTID college website of RIT. NTID (national technical institute for the deaf) is one of the colleges of RIT RIT - National Technical Institute for the Deaf - Technical College for Deaf Students. I thought you might want the link because it has more information about deaf and hard of hearing services they have to offer. If you want to attend one of the colleges at RIT, you want to apply through NTID to get the services plus a reduction of tuition for deaf and hard of hearing students. I think this one's a good college for you and offers the majors you are interested in. I hear that this college is diverse and have people internationally. Also, if you want to go into Biology, you can attend NTID and get your AS in Laboratory Science Technology, and then transfer to RIT because they have a program called 2+2 that they'll give you up to $3,500 each year for your Biology BS major at RIT. Here it is: RIT - NTID - Prospective Students - Majors/Areas of Study - Degree Options and click on the 2+2 link for more info.

Here's the info for Medical Sonography at RIT:

Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound)

Hope this has been helpful.

ClearSky · 08-29-2008, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by CrzyMeg

Yeah Florida. Pensacola Junior College, have everything. Need web? Welcome to Pensacola Junior College

I have heard about this college and having a community of deaf people. What is this college like? There's no info about deaf people in that college on the website. Could you tell more? What are most people's preferred mode of communication? Are many of Deaf culture? Do you meet deaf people everywhere in your college?

I am curious what this college is like.

KweenSasha · 08-29-2008, 12:24 PM

Thanks a million for da link ClearSky. I Haven't run across 2+2 info while browsing the site. Do u work for RIT

U gud!

Royale · 08-29-2008, 02:48 PM

Gallaudet University, the world's only liberal arts university with a very rich Deaf culture, has a Biology undergraduate program where they have some Deaf professors so I think you might want to look at it. Biology - Undergraduate Programs - Gallaudet University

ClearSky · 08-29-2008, 05:09 PM

No, I don't work for RIT, but I have been there. It's a great college. I think you will like it. I have thought about going there. In fact, I know someone from my high school who went there, and he really liked it. He's hearing, but he said there's so many deaf people and is a good college. Many things to do. Good luck! I think you should plan to visit if you can. They have open houses for students to visit, but you can also contact a counselor to set up a time to visit if you prefer that.

web730 · 08-29-2008, 10:13 PM

Oh, you want to study Biology major therefore RIT is probably a better place for you. I thought you wanted a deaf education (teacher or sorts).

It might be quite expensive at RIT, I would say but it's a great school. Yet it's awful cold for you, a Bahamian. lol

Good luck in searching!

08-28-2008, 03:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
KweenSasha Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The Bahamas Posts: 289	I want to study in the U.S!! Help Plz... I am a 21 year old Bahamian citizen with severe to profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss since birth. I graduated high school few years ago and i'm interested in attending college abroad the U.S. I've never attended any deaf school or had any experience with deaf communities or persons. I will like to attend a higher learning educational institution that will allow me to learn and grow into the deaf culture, while also completing a B.S in Biology or has Medical Sonography programs. Any information or assist will be greatly appreciated. __________________ `~Confusion Is The Name Of The Game, A Misconception, A Vast Deception, Something's Got To Change~` Never Say Die, Never I Will Fail... I'm Not Looking For a Place Ashore...I'M GONNA WIN!! Never I Will Give Up...Never I Will Give In...I'M GONNA WIN...

08-28-2008, 04:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
CrzyMeg I love Toby Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 5,499 Blog Entries: 1	Do you find any college that you might want to attend? __________________ "Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart." Anne Frank GO PIRATES! Pensacola Junior College

08-28-2008, 08:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
KweenSasha Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The Bahamas Posts: 289	Pensacola Junior College offers degrees at Associate level & has no programs for me so that's out of question but it seem like a nice place to be, I'm glad you're liking it. What are you studying by the way @CryMeg. Gallaudet has a variety of courses, looks great! But kinda expensive. __________________ `~Confusion Is The Name Of The Game, A Misconception, A Vast Deception, Something's Got To Change~` Never Say Die, Never I Will Fail... I'm Not Looking For a Place Ashore...I'M GONNA WIN!! Never I Will Give Up...Never I Will Give In...I'M GONNA WIN...

08-28-2008, 09:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
zerodog My nose is light! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oh Thanks Heaven! Posts: 291	You may want look up at RIT, because they have good offer too. Beside they are helping you too. You can look up at RIT - Rochester Institute of Technology which it mix hearing and deaf college. Beside, it good choice Good luck. __________________ Life is giving to us, we earn it by giving it. Let the dead have the immortality of fame, but the living the immortality of love - mean next child earn the life from me, because I love my child that mean lot to me will give to next little person earn the immortality of love from families.

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08-28-2008, 06:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
imdeafsowhat Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The Golden Coast Posts: 1,654	Just drop the deaf school in the world bomb. Gallaudet.

08-28-2008, 09:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
web730 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,820	KweenSasha, There is Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida... they do have deaf education major. St. Augustine is a deaf-friendly town and has many deaf residents as well. I live in Jacksonville, 30 minutes north. Flagler College Direct deaf education link at: http://www.flagler.edu/page2.aspx?id=339 This is probably closest town from Bahamas I could think of.

08-28-2008, 10:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
web730 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,820	Also there is Florida School for the Deaf and Blind in St. Augustine where Flagler College locates in, too. FSDB has the largest deaf school in the USA btw.

08-28-2008, 11:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
KweenSasha Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The Bahamas Posts: 289	Thank You all for your responses. I'm checking out RIT at the moment. I will most def contact them and see how it goes. Thanks Zerodog... __________________ `~Confusion Is The Name Of The Game, A Misconception, A Vast Deception, Something's Got To Change~` Never Say Die, Never I Will Fail... I'm Not Looking For a Place Ashore...I'M GONNA WIN!! Never I Will Give Up...Never I Will Give In...I'M GONNA WIN...

08-29-2008, 03:58 AM	#17 (permalink)
ClearSky Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,082	You want to go directly to the NTID college website of RIT. NTID (national technical institute for the deaf) is one of the colleges of RIT RIT - National Technical Institute for the Deaf - Technical College for Deaf Students. I thought you might want the link because it has more information about deaf and hard of hearing services they have to offer. If you want to attend one of the colleges at RIT, you want to apply through NTID to get the services plus a reduction of tuition for deaf and hard of hearing students. I think this one's a good college for you and offers the majors you are interested in. I hear that this college is diverse and have people internationally. Also, if you want to go into Biology, you can attend NTID and get your AS in Laboratory Science Technology, and then transfer to RIT because they have a program called 2+2 that they'll give you up to $3,500 each year for your Biology BS major at RIT. Here it is: RIT - NTID - Prospective Students - Majors/Areas of Study - Degree Options and click on the 2+2 link for more info. Here's the info for Medical Sonography at RIT: Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) Hope this has been helpful.

08-29-2008, 12:24 PM	#19 (permalink)
KweenSasha Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The Bahamas Posts: 289	Thanks a million for da link ClearSky. I Haven't run across 2+2 info while browsing the site. Do u work for RIT U gud! __________________ `~Confusion Is The Name Of The Game, A Misconception, A Vast Deception, Something's Got To Change~` Never Say Die, Never I Will Fail... I'm Not Looking For a Place Ashore...I'M GONNA WIN!! Never I Will Give Up...Never I Will Give In...I'M GONNA WIN...

08-29-2008, 02:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
Royale Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 890	Gallaudet University, the world's only liberal arts university with a very rich Deaf culture, has a Biology undergraduate program where they have some Deaf professors so I think you might want to look at it. Biology - Undergraduate Programs - Gallaudet University

08-29-2008, 05:09 PM	#21 (permalink)
ClearSky Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,082	No, I don't work for RIT, but I have been there. It's a great college. I think you will like it. I have thought about going there. In fact, I know someone from my high school who went there, and he really liked it. He's hearing, but he said there's so many deaf people and is a good college. Many things to do. Good luck! I think you should plan to visit if you can. They have open houses for students to visit, but you can also contact a counselor to set up a time to visit if you prefer that.

08-29-2008, 10:13 PM	#22 (permalink)
web730 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,820	Oh, you want to study Biology major therefore RIT is probably a better place for you. I thought you wanted a deaf education (teacher or sorts). It might be quite expensive at RIT, I would say but it's a great school. Yet it's awful cold for you, a Bahamian. lol Good luck in searching!

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