[Mn-abs] College a month away!
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Thanks for the tip, best of luck to you in your school endeavors I know you will do well, you may surprise yourself.
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To: mn-abs at nfbnet.org
Sent: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 2:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Mn-abs] College a month away!
Hi to all:
Make sure you've ordered your U-passes for the semester, or what ever forms of transportation you may take. Here is a link to order U-Passes:
http://buspass.umn.edu/upass.html
Also, Make sure you have all of the printing and writing supplies you may need such as printing paper, ink cargages, folders, Braille paper, etc.
Have a great school year. This is going to be my first semester in a very long time.
Catalina Roisum
>From: "Sydney Walker Freedman" <freedmas at stolaf.edu>
>Reply-To: Minnesota Association of Blind Students List <mn-abs at nfbnet.org>
>To: "Minnesota Association of Blind Students List" <mn-abs at nfbnet.org>
>Subject: Re: [Mn-abs] College a month away!
>Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 12:34:09 -0500 (CDT)
>
>For those who prefer Braille textbooks, I hope you have already found
>available copies or people who will transcribe them (and have them done by
>class time). If not, it's time to get moving! :)
>
>
> > Hello Students,
> >
> > The summer is moving right along and it is time to start thinking about
> > the upcoming semester. I put together some thoughts and ideas below and
> > if you have additional ideas send them out and we all will be that much
> > further ahead. I hope you all are enjoying the summer and looking >forward
> > to a great fall semester.
> > Here are some tips and general helper ideas:
> >
> > 1. Get your books as soon as possible.
> > A. call RFBD and check for the availability of your text >books.
> > There phone number is
> > 1-
> > 800 221 4792 also make sure your membership is up to date. You can also >go
> > online at http://www.rfbd.org/index.htm
> > [A]
> > [A]
> > [A]
> > [A]
> > [A]
> > [A]
> > http://www.rfbd.org/index.htm http://www.rfbd.org/index.htm
> >
> > B. Check for holds at your campus and meet with your >department
> > counselor if you have any questions about your
> > schedule or transcript. I have found that a meeting scheduled early is
> > easier and it is a good pick-me-up for the start
> > of a semester.
> >
> > C. Pick a day and go to the campus and locate your >classrooms.
> > This may sound silly and to some juniors or
> > seniors and they all know that assuming can leave one wanting. Find >your
> > classrooms and keep that in your back pocket.
> >
> > D. Check out your bus schedules and stop locations.
> >
> > E. Write a letter of introduction to your >professor/instructor
> > and let them know how you will be accessing the material
> > and how you will take your tests. This is the best line of communication
> > that you will need. One-on-one with your professor. Make
> > sure you and your professor are both clear on your ability to >
> > take there class. Some professors are experienced with having
> > students who are blind while others need to be
> > educated and I am sure that you all can help with that task. If you have
> > any problems or concerns, that is what we are here >for
> > and just send out a message and one of us can give you some
> > tips on what has worked for us in the past.
> >
> > F. Make sure that your tools are working. Carry your slate >and
> > stylus with you along with some paper so that you are >sure
> > that you can get the notes recorded. With this tool being handy what can
> > go wrong? Be sure to be able to operate your other note
> > taking devices confidently. Make sure your computer is
> > functioning properly. Be sure that your email is working. One other >thing,
> > put together a personal profile with your name,
> > email, major, year of school such as sophomore or Junior, etc. This will
> > help when the professor asks everyone to fill >out
> > some note card or something.
> >
> > G. Find out where the accessible computers are located. Each
> > campus is different so you may want to contact your
> > individual campus to find out the location.
> >
> > H. Locate some restrooms near your classes. This may sound
> > silly but silly is as silly does.
> >
> > I. Start getting your work space ready at home so that you >can
> > go to work right away. Keep that scanner handy and get all
> > your settings set on Kurzweil or open book if you use it.Having a
> > comfortable work space is important to me and
> > hopefully you can have this, too.
> >
> > J. Let your family members know that you will need to >schedule
> > in study time so they can expect and respect >your
> > space and time. This balance is important and if handled well can be >most
> > rewarding for all concerned.
> >
> > K. Get to know some of your classmates, especially ones that
> > pay attention and take notes. You never know when >you
> > have to miss a class or lecture and they can be a great resource for
> > missed information. I found this out >when
> > I attended the Washington Seminar last spring, so get to know >
> > someone right away, plus, meeting people is fun and
> > interesting anyways.
> >
> > I am sure that there are many more tips that we all can consider so
> > feel free to send out your tips. I will be looking forward to hearing >from
> > you all.
> >
> > Enjoy the summer.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Jeffrey Thompson, President
> > Minnesota Association of Blind Students
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Mn-abs mailing list
> > Mn-abs at nfbnet.org
> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/mn-abs
> >
>
>
>Pax Christi,
>Sydney
>
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Thanks for the tip, best of luck to you in your school endeavors I know you will do well, you may surprise yourself.
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Hi to all:
Make sure you've ordered your U-passes for the semester, or what ever forms of transportation you may take. Here is a link to order U-Passes:
http://buspass.umn.edu/upass.html http://buspass.umn.edu/upass.html
Also, Make sure you have all of the printing and writing supplies you may need such as printing paper, ink cargages, folders, Braille paper, etc.
Have a great school year. This is going to be my first semester in a very long time.
Catalina Roisum
>From: "Sydney Walker Freedman" < mailto:freedmas%40stolaf.edu freedmas at stolaf.edu
>
>Reply-To: Minnesota Association of Blind Students List < mailto:mn-abs%40nfbnet.org mn-abs at nfbnet.org
>
>To: "Minnesota Association of Blind Students List" < mailto:mn-abs%40nfbnet.org mn-abs at nfbnet.org
>
>Subject: Re: [Mn-abs] College a month away!
>Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 12:34:09 -0500 (CDT)
>
>For those who prefer Braille textbooks, I hope you have already found
>available copies or people who will transcribe them (and have them done by
>class time). If not, it's time to get moving! :)
>
>
> > Hello Students,
> >
> > The summer is moving right along and it is time to start thinking about
> > the upcoming semester. I put together some thoughts and ideas below and
> > if you have additional ideas send them out and we all will be that much
> > further ahead. I hope you all are enjoying the summer and looking >forward
> > to a great fall semester.
> > Here are some tips and general helper ideas:
> >
> > 1. Get your books as soon as possible.
> > A. call RFBD and check for the availability of your text >books.
> > There phone number is
> > 1-
> > 800 221 4792 also make sure your membership is up to date. You can also >go
> > online at http://www.rfbd.org/index.htm http://www.rfbd.org/index.htm
> > [A]
> > [A]
> > [A]
> > [A]
> > [A]
> > [A]
> > http://www.rfbd.org/index.htm http://www.rfbd.org/index.htm
http://www.rfbd.org/index.htm http://www.rfbd.org/index.htm
> >
> > B. Check for holds at your campus and meet with your >department
> > counselor if you have any questions about your
> > schedule or transcript. I have found that a meeting scheduled early is
> > easier and it is a good pick-me-up for the start
> > of a semester.
> >
> > C. Pick a day and go to the campus and locate your >classrooms.
> > This may sound silly and to some juniors or
> > seniors and they all know that assuming can leave one wanting. Find >your
> > classrooms and keep that in your back pocket.
> >
> > D. Check out your bus schedules and stop locations.
> >
> > E. Write a letter of introduction to your >professor/instructor
> > and let them know how you will be accessing the material
> > and how you will take your tests. This is the best line of communication
> > that you will need. One-on-one with your professor. Make
> > sure you and your professor are both clear on your ability to >
> > take there class. Some professors are experienced with having
> > students who are blind while others need to be
> > educated and I am sure that you all can help with that task. If you have
> > any problems or concerns, that is what we are here >for
> > and just send out a message and one of us can give you some
> > tips on what has worked for us in the past.
> >
> > F. Make sure that your tools are working. Carry your slate >and
> > stylus with you along with some paper so that you are >sure
> > that you can get the notes recorded. With this tool being handy what can
> > go wrong? Be sure to be able to operate your other note
> > taking devices confidently. Make sure your computer is
> > functioning properly. Be sure that your email is working. One other >thing,
> > put together a personal profile with your name,
> > email, major, year of school such as sophomore or Junior, etc. This will
> > help when the professor asks everyone to fill >out
> > some note card or something.
> >
> > G. Find out where the accessible computers are located. Each
> > campus is different so you may want to contact your
> > individual campus to find out the location.
> >
> > H. Locate some restrooms near your classes. This may sound
> > silly but silly is as silly does.
> >
> > I. Start getting your work space ready at home so that you >can
> > go to work right away. Keep that scanner handy and get all
> > your settings set on Kurzweil or open book if you use it.Having a
> > comfortable work space is important to me and
> > hopefully you can have this, too.
> >
> > J. Let your family members know that you will need to >schedule
> > in study time so they can expect and respect >your
> > space and time. This balance is important and if handled well can be >most
> > rewarding for all concerned.
> >
> > K. Get to know some of your classmates, especially ones that
> > pay attention and take notes. You never know when >you
> > have to miss a class or lecture and they can be a great resource for
> > missed information. I found this out >when
> > I attended the Washington Seminar last spring, so get to know >
> > someone right away, plus, meeting people is fun and
> > interesting anyways.
> >
> > I am sure that there are many more tips that we all can consider so
> > feel free to send out your tips. I will be looking forward to hearing >from
> > you all.
> >
> > Enjoy the summer.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Jeffrey Thompson, President
> > Minnesota Association of Blind Students
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Mn-abs mailing list
> > mailto:Mn-abs%40nfbnet.org Mn-abs at nfbnet.org
> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/mn-abs http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/mn-abs
> >
>
>
>Pax Christi,
>Sydney
>
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