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I will likely attend my local city college for which I understand has pretty good courses in Deaf education. I need to learn more about the school and that specific department before I commit to it and enroll.

But that's a little further down the line. Next up is joining in on a Deaf gathering and make some deaf friends...that'll be fantastic!
 
What aspects of being a Terp don't you like Ariakkas? Just curious.
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ha, nah ill keep those to myself. its the same as any other job, its got the good the bad and the ugly.
 
Tell me via PM. Mums the word...I promise.

If any Terp wants to share something important about their career but doesn't want to post it, please tell me via PM. I will always keep such things to myself. Honest!
 
AB - have you contacted the place that you've enrolled to take classes in the Spring ? The professor there will be able to put you in touch with gatherings.

(If they can't ...personally I'd be wondering how much contact they have with the Deaf Community...)

As the school for the Prof's contact info and contact them directly - that's always the best (instead of leaving post-it notes)
 
Anij said:
AB - have you contacted the place that you've enrolled to take classes in the Spring ? The professor there will be able to put you in touch with gatherings.

(If they can't ...personally I'd be wondering how much contact they have with the Deaf Community...)

As the school for the Prof's contact info and contact them directly - that's always the best (instead of leaving post-it notes)
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Yes. I called them yesterday and I spoke with the registration person and the Director of languages. I spoke with the Director at length and she told me, after I enrolled, that the ASL classes might very likely be cancelled. She also told me it is possible that in the next term the non-credit sign language class will likely be active. She said that because those classes where not widely advertised and that those for next term will be widely announced.

My frustration lingers on. But I am keeping a positive attitude.
 
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Well I haven't heard that it was sky high, I am only guessing that it must be because of the level of education from such a fine school. That's what I meant.
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Well, here's what I've heard...

A lot of deaf students left Gallaudet and went to NTID cuz Gallaudet was too easy.

A lot of deaf students left NTID and went to Gallaudet cuz NTID was too hard.

So, what does that tell you? Is NTID really too hard or are the students being too lazy?

Yep, I used to work as a mentor for several different departs at RIT/NTID and I've heard these excuses used by many Gallaudet/NTID transfer students.

I've taken a couple classes at NTID for fun and to see how they do things there.

In one class, the teacher gave us a test to see how well we calculate measurements (after a couple weeks of teaching). Only 2 students got an A on the test (96% and 100%). The rest of them flunked the test and were forced to be re-educated for another week while the first 2 (who got an A) were allowed to leave the class room and work in the theater department.

So, tell me... which do you really think gives the best education.

Why don't you meet with both colleges and see for yourself? RIT has a great interpreter program. :)
 
Welcome, AquaBlue.

I am a certified interpreter. I took the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) test in 1997 and got a level V (Roman numeral five). That test had five levels; one and two aren't considered certified. In 2006 I took the National Interpreter Certification (NIC) and got the Advanced level.

I didn't go through an Interpreter Training Program. I took some sign language and deaf culture classes while in college, but had a deaf roommate from a deaf family that I spent a lot of time with. I pretty much lived in the deaf world for a while; that's where I really became fluent in American Sign Language.

It's very important to spend time with deaf people, especially native users of ASL. I feel as if my life began when I met deaf people. You have to approach learning with humility, respect and passion.
 
Thank you HoHGuyOhio. Your input on tis thread will mean so very much to me so please continue posting. Thank you again.
 
HoHGuyOhio said:
Welcome, AquaBlue.

I am a certified interpreter. I took the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) test in 1997 and got a level V (Roman numeral five). That test had five levels; one and two aren't considered certified. In 2006 I took the National Interpreter Certification (NIC) and got the Advanced level.

I didn't go through an Interpreter Training Program. I took some sign language and deaf culture classes while in college, but had a deaf roommate from a deaf family that I spent a lot of time with. I pretty much lived in the deaf world for a while; that's where I really became fluent in American Sign Language.

It's very important to spend time with deaf people, especially native users of ASL. I feel as if my life began when I met deaf people. You have to approach learning with humility, respect and passion.
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Couldn't agee with you more, HOHGuy. I learned my ASL through expoure, as well. One can study the language in a classrooom, but one does not develop the ability to actually use the language and develop fluency until one is immersed in the culture that actually depends on the language. And interpreting requires a great deal more than a large vocabulary. Knowing ASL is not enough to terp. Ability to interact with fluent users of the language is really quite separate from expressive abilities.
 
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Couldn't agee with you more, HOHGuy. I learned my ASL through expoure, as well. One can study the language in a classrooom, but one does not develop the ability to actually use the language and develop fluency until one is immersed in the culture that actually depends on the language. And interpreting requires a great deal more than a large vocabulary. Knowing ASL is not enough to terp. Ability to interact with fluent users of the language is really quite separate from expressive abilities.
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Yup, me too. No ITP here either, just some ASL/Deaf Studies classes and a whole lot of living/working with deaf people.
 
That's why I am so wanting to join such a group. Now if only I can find one in the Miami area. Grrr.
 
Thanks Etoile! In the Coffee site I found a gathering that's held on every last Friday of the month and it is located just north of downdown Miami. I will most likely go there via the freeway since it's not super close to me.

It is also in somewhat of a bad area of town. Lots of crime related events are usually reported in that part of the city in the local news. Nonetheless I will go.
 
I'm surprised that a city like Miami doesn't have more opportunities for you. Even in li'l ol' Cha'ston area, I managed to attend at least one Deaf get together per month while I was an ITP student.
 
AB, are you a member of RID, NAD, and their state affiliates?
 
Well I will attend the gathering I mentioned above. I look forward to it in fact.

I am watching (right now) the DVD, Through Deaf Eyes. What an awesome presentation!! I did not know that the Gally football team created, for the first time, the huddle in football. That is great! I am learning so much with this DVD that I don't want to return to the library. :)
 
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I'm not sure he's up to that point, Reba! :giggle:
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Well, I joined them early on in my training so I could get on the mailing lists for local activities, and to get their newsletters. A person doesn't even need to know how to sign in order to join the organizations. If AB joined a local affiliate he might be able to get a local contact for Deaf fellowships.
 
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