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I have asked him before.. he just smiles and shrugs...

Hello. I am curious... I took the EIPA for the first time in late August. It is now the first week of December, and I still have not received my results. Is this normal? How long does it usually take? I am starting to get worried.... :/

Alright... thank you... just wasn't sure what exactly my roles are at this point in time... I mean, I know I'm the interpreter... but in an educational setting, other roles kind of get added since your the only one that can easily communicate with the student.

Hmm... well even when I start telling him something (ex. get out your book, work on page 9, finish that then recess) I get halfway through and he looks away. He does it in a silly manner, not in a defiant "I'm not gonna look at you!" manner... but it's rude! I'm trying to do my job and help...

This is my first "official" interpreting position. 4th grade, mainstreamed student. He is new to the school, that is why I am starting in the middle of the year. Problem is, he won't watch me interpret. He has the mental capacity to understand what I'm telling him (especially if we work one on...

Hi! So what are some things you like and dislike about being an interpreter? Also, how about the schooling/education to become one? Was it difficult? Where are some good programs? Any advice for an aspiring interpreter?

Alright, thanks you guys! That's very helpful!

I have some questions... could someone please help? Hi, I'm new here. I'm in ASL 2. I just have some questions about Deaf Culture/Etiquette. Is it impolite to chew/eat while signing? Is nail polish okay, or is it distracting? Also, I'm going to go to my first Silent Dinner in a week or...