Category Archives: College
“Normal” Is As “Normal” Does
Just a few moments ago, I finished reading my friend Rob’s post about his daughter’s struggle in making friends. You see, Rob expresses a sentiment in which he doesn’t really get along with “neurotypical” children on their parents. This is … Continue reading
Filed under Adulthood, College, Disability, Erin, Transitions
The Power of Twitter
Last night, I was going through a rough time. There’s a ton going on in my family and academic life, some of which I’m not at liberty to share here, that keeps me lying awake at night. So I reached … Continue reading
Filed under Blogging, College, Disability, Memories, Social Media, Twitter, Undergraduate Education
Stressed
In my new journey as student with borderline depression issues (as in, nothing is official yet), I find that the hardest thing to manage is stress. This morning, for example, I ditched my regular Sunday morning routine of going to church … Continue reading
Filed under Adulthood, College, Disability, Erin, Transitions, Undergraduate Education
5 Ways To Stay Psychologically Healthy
With the stress of the first week of a new semester behind me, I’ve put some new strategies to work. For lack of better terms, they help me to stay sane. And most students, teachers, and professors will try anything … Continue reading
Filed under College, Disability, Transitions, Undergraduate Education
Patience: An Essential For Your Teacher Toolkit
This weekend, I’ve sought out many different ways to instill intrinsic motivation within myself for the upcoming semester. I will move back into my dormitory and begin my third year of college on Thursday. It’s amazing what you find when … Continue reading
Filed under Children, College, Educational Psychology, Erin, Future, Graduate Education, Memories, Parenting, Parents, Transitions, Undergraduate Education
Six Things All Scared Students Should Know
In my recent post, I detailed five things that professors should know about students with disabilities, and it received wonderful feedback. Thank you all for that! My friend Nathan Lowell wrote a post “from the other side of the desk” … Continue reading
Filed under College, Disability, Erin, Transitions, Undergraduate Education
Five Things All Professors Should Know
As school begins to start at universities around the country, one of the things about which I always get the most nervous is how my professors will react to my needs. Usually, the e-mail and first face-to-face interactions clear the air … Continue reading
Filed under College, Disability, Educational Psychology, Erin, Undergraduate Education
Preparing For The Semester: Part II
In my last post, I shared a letter that I wrote to all of my professors as I prepare for this semester. Most of the time, as a student with a disability, it just helps me to stay on top … Continue reading
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Preparing for the Semester
One of the toughest things about being a college student with a disability, in my opinion, is first impressions on professors. Why? Because you don’t want to draw too much attention to yourself, but yet you want to meet the … Continue reading
Filed under College, Disability, Educational Psychology, Future, Undergraduate Education
Rights, Transitions, and Tough Decisions
On Thursday night, I had one of the most fitful sleeps I’ve had in a long, long time. I was nervous. The next morning, I was scheduled to go to my second-to-last appointment with my neurologist, the one who has … Continue reading
Filed under Adulthood, College, Disability, Erin, Future, Medical Care, Memories, Pediatrics, Transitions
