CSUN, NTID, Gally?

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CSUN, NTID, Gally, which is the best?
I'm interested in writing or teaching majors, in your experience which colleges do you like/dislike? And why?
I'd appreciate any help!
 
None of them.

BEST: St Elizabeth's Institution
 
CSUN and NTID are merger under the campus.

Gally is only deaf university on the planet.
 
EDGE said:
CSUN and NTID are merger under the campus.

Gally is only deaf university on the planet.
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So what? That doesn't make it the best. Depends on what you want to study.

Rae, in my opinion, Gallaudet's English department isn't great. If you want to teach deaf kids, however, I don't know a better place to learn.
 
MSSE (teaching deaf) at NTID is not so bad, things could be improved but nonetheless it's a very young program established at NTID in providing a degree to those who has passion to teach deaf/hoh children.
 
NTID is more for Tech college, but Gally is more for education... So you choose either of them as long as you are happy ;)
 
From what I heard, Gally's education level is lower than the hearing colleges becuz it had to fit with the general quality of education of the deaf and mainstream schools. Im not trying to put Gally down but I have talked with a few people who went there. That was years ago and Im not sure if its different there now.

CSUN is a mainstream program with interpeters and you will have challenging classes in English major and Journalism is one of the best in nation--don't know if it is now. I have mainstreamed and have decent english skills but their english classes were challenging. The career center there sucked tho.

It is great you are interested in writing but consider if you can get job opportunities becuz it is a tough field to get into. A deaf friend of mine got journalism degree from CSUN and couldn't get a job so he went back to school and now he is a teacher for the deaf. Something to think about. :)
 
I would recommend u go all 3 colleges open house and ask them some questions then make final decide which college u wanna go...
 
Are you sure you want to pursue a degree in education? Keep in mind that the incidence of Deafness is getting lower. Even CNN's website gave coverage to the dwindling numbers affecting Deaf and Blind schools, jeopardizing thousands of jobs.

However, pursuing an English degree, now that's worthwhile! ;)
 
EDGE said:
CSUN and NTID are merger under the campus.

Gally is only deaf university on the planet.
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It's true but there's some hearing students and most at graduate school.
 
Eyeth said:
Are you sure you want to pursue a degree in education? Keep in mind that the incidence of Deafness is getting lower. Even CNN's website gave coverage to the dwindling numbers affecting Deaf and Blind schools, jeopardizing thousands of jobs.

However, pursuing an English degree, now that's worthwhile! ;)
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But, Eyeth, nobody has yet asked RaeRae about WHO she wants to teach! (Who do you want to teach and what do you want to teach?) I don't disagree with your report about the decreasing enrollment of students in deaf and blind schools, though. How about mainstreaming or even "special education" programs? Surely there must be deaf teachers who work in hearing schools. I even met a deaf teacher who teaches AP Calculus to hearing students at a public high school. Now isn't that grand?

Pursuing an English degree and stopping at the B.A. level unfortunately won't get you very far, career-wise. I don't know many people with undergraduate degrees in English who became 'professional' writers directly and immediately. Getting a job in, say, newspaper journalism, is cutthroat competition, but work experience plus an internship and powerful connections can boost your chances. There is even a value difference in where you obtain your B.A. degree (e.g. Harvard vs. CSUN).

RaeRae, what kind of writer do you want to be? You don't need to go to college to become one, but it definitely helps to take courses where you have to struggle through Chaucer or Shakespeare and study postmodern theory. That way, you can produce poetry in the prosody of Middle English or literary texts that critics will have fun deconstructing! :D
 
RaeRae said:
CSUN, NTID, Gally, which is the best?
I'm interested in writing or teaching majors, in your experience which colleges do you like/dislike? And why?
I'd appreciate any help!
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Try comparing notes about each school's English and Education departments, for starters. See what kind of curriculum they've developed for training students to be writers and teachers. And get in touch with some alumni who've graduated from the said schools with similar degrees and goals, if possible.

GOOD LUCK!
 
I studied Information Technology as a student at RIT-------the campus is in a nice surrounding, since it's out in rural area with forest behind Grace Watson cafeteria, and not far from nearby Niagara Falls. Ellingston Hall (12-story dorm at RIT which houses many deaf students as well as hearing) occassionally has those prank fire alarms while students are sleeping. There are deaf activities on campus, and different deaf organizations like theatre and student government, and a strong Greek system (hearing included) in place if you're interested in joining a sorority. Below Ellingston Hall is a tunnel maze with murals on the walls and an arcade room plus convenience store en route, the tunnel is connected to several other buildings and also leads to Grace Watson cafeteria. Deaf students get credit sometimes for trying out for plays like West Side Story even if they're not a theater major.

When I went to RIT in 1999, I made some really good deaf friends... they were mostly computer science or information technology students like myself... but since I knew very little ASL at the time, I had a hard time feeling accepted by most of the deaf students because they would ignore me outright, even in advanced English classes... kind of like they were shunning me for not being Deaf enough (even though I'm profound deaf in both ears).. so it felt like a popularity contest there, kind of like high school with those cliques. But there are more than 1,000 deaf students at RIT/NTID so plenty of new faces to meet everyday.

But anyway, the fact is, I live in California now and want to finish up my education in electrical engineering at CSUN. Additionally, I've been told good things about CSUN; for example, most deaf there are friendly and accepting to deaf regardless of background, and I've found this to be true of several deaf I've met here in California so far. Last week I drove through Northridge and saw the CSUN campus and it's beautiful, kind of quiet since it's summer but there are hills, mountains, and valleys near CSUN. So there's a lot to see. Hollywood. Los Angeles. The beach. Most of which are only 30 minutes or less from CSUN. As for the education, the others here can help you with that since I'm not sure when it comes to journalism and teaching. Good luck and do follow-ups on things that others may not be sure of by contacting the colleges themselves.
 
me_punctured said:
But, Eyeth, nobody has yet asked RaeRae about WHO she wants to teach! (Who do you want to teach and what do you want to teach?)
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;) Thank you for taking me to the woodshed!
Pursuing an English degree and stopping at the B.A. level unfortunately won't get you very far, career-wise.
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I agree; A B.A. in English is akin to a 'gatekeeper' degree, where the holder uses it to go onto graduate-level endeavors such as Teaching, Law, Journalism, etc.

However, due to intensely competitive job market out there, almost any sort of bachelor's degree will not get the person very far. I would suggest that most bachelor's degrees are basically indistinguishable from one another and the newly-minted graduate needs to earn a graduate-level degree to get any meaningful career choices and success in the job market.

RaeRae- (eaReaR?) ;)

I would suggest Gallaudet. I guess I should preface this by stating that I'm a Gally alum. :D Yes, Gallaudet has a good Honors Program, but beyond that, their English department is just middling. But, you will have a great social program, enjoy undergraduate life, and meet tons of great people. Thanks to its insular structure, networking opportunities are lessened when compared to CSUN or RIT.

As for RIT, I'm aware that they do offer liberal arts courses, but no bachelor's in English. They do have excellent support services for a DHH student and a critical mass for the social aspect of your education, should you decide to enroll there. Plus, you will get mainstreamed with your hearing peers in your RIT education. Networking opportunities are a little bit better at RIT, due to the mainstreaming aspect.

CSUN... They do offer a Bachelor's in English, but beyond that, I really don't know or can comment on the quality of their English program. I have visited CSUN on several occasions and came away impressed with their DHH program. However, I should note that the DHH program is currently beset with access issues for its students. For example, not all students are able to get interpreters, due to a shortage. Even if the student is 'lucky' to get interpreters, they could be substandard. I don't know if CSUN has made a transistion to CART services, though. Lastly, while there's a healthy mass of DHH students, it really doesn't compare to RIT or Gallaudet, and may affect social development. Networking opportunities would be on par with that of RIT.

I wish you the best in your studies and career ambitions. You really can't go wrong with any of the three; It is what you do in graduate school that could define you. While you should take your studies seriously while you're in an undergraduate program, it is also the best time for you to reach your social potential, and in the process, discover yourself.
 
I'd strongly recommend checking out all three. I have a strong preference for CSUN as my alma mater, and I know several fine ladies who have graduated from the English program there. I keep thinking that one of them was a Miss Deaf America, perhaps Lauren Teruel, but the bottom line is that CSUN's program is excellent and though I never took it as my major, I knew several who did and they're all doing great.
 
It would depend on what program you want to learn.

My friends tell me that Gallaudet is an elementary version of RIT.

I don't know if it's true since I've never taken any classes at Gallaudet. :dunno:

I already got a BS degree at RIT and I am continuing for a MS degree, which I will get by the end of this year. :)
 
Eyeth said:
;) Thank you for taking me to the woodshed!I agree; A B.A. in English is akin to a 'gatekeeper' degree, where the holder uses it to go onto graduate-level endeavors such as Teaching, Law, Journalism, etc.
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Different gatekeeper degrees for different gates. One can lead you to a budding career as a financial analyst on Wall Street, another to a stagnant career as an amateur porn star living in the valley. There's also the matter of what kind of attendant you get. :)
 
Thanks for all your help!

I have only visited Gallaudet and RIT/NTID, hoping to visit CSUN soon.

I wasn't too impresed with Gally, it seemed too easy, if that is completely wrong, I apologize.

My goal is to write for newspapers, or just write my own books.
I would also like to teach hearing kids or deaf kids, especially reading because I know there isn't enough reading teachers for the deaf.

I was impressed with RIT/NTID, a person who I talked to there said that if I received a teaching certificate from New York, it would be good for all 50 states since the best teaching colleges are in New York and California. So that really impressed me.

I really don't know that much about CSUN.

Can you guys tell me what you liked and didn't like about the dorms, campus and social scene?
 
RaeRae said:
Thanks for all your help!

I have only visited Gallaudet and RIT/NTID, hoping to visit CSUN soon.

I wasn't too impresed with Gally, it seemed too easy, if that is completely wrong, I apologize.

My goal is to write for newspapers, or just write my own books.
I would also like to teach hearing kids or deaf kids, especially reading because I know there isn't enough reading teachers for the deaf.

I was impressed with RIT/NTID, a person who I talked to there said that if I received a teaching certificate from New York, it would be good for all 50 states since the best teaching colleges are in New York and California. So that really impressed me.

I really don't know that much about CSUN.

Can you guys tell me what you liked and didn't like about the dorms, campus and social scene?
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The dorm life depends on where you live. Don't be surprised if you see a bunch of deaf students getting kicked out for alcohol and drug problems.
 
RaeRae said:
My goal is to write for newspapers, or just write my own books.
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I stumbled upon Meryl's blog recently. Take a peek at her 'About' page. May be worth your while in corresponding to her about a possible career in journalism.

About Meryl
 
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