Compared to last May's collection of 7 women in attendance, the hodgepodge of representatives, faulty technology, and tardiness; today's event was professional and informative.
Free coffee and muffins don't hurt, either.
Roughly 300 prospective students attended, some with their badass/sickass children. I knew I wasn't the only one perturbed once the entire auditorium looked over at the sound of the child's cough across the aisle from me. Girl, leave your sick child at home, along with the other loud four you brought with you.
*ahem*
An alumna spoke as did a dean. Humor, personal testimony, advice, and tips bounced off the walls from the microphone like an old game of Pong; my attention was kept but I shifted restlessly in my seat. I'm not accustomed to sitting down for so long. I better get used to that quick!
Unlike the previous visit, we broke off into secular groups to discuss our particular field of interest. How awesome! Deaf Education fell into the Special Education program, which was umbrella-ed by Health Sciences. Elizabeth, my admission liason, gave us all so much logistical information with a smile and patience.
I came home, updated my application, and made a list of the things I need to ask faculty. What is the student to teacher ratio? What classes are held in ASL? What are current alumnae doing? What are professors currently working on? Which program is best for me, elementary education or high school?
Lastly, I began my application for Gallaudet. All that is left is the resume, letters of recommendation, and my letter of intent. All the heavy stuff. I emailed a former instructor from Sacramento State in hopes of broadening my experience and fortifying my skill.
Things are looking up.
Just keep signing, just keep signing, just keep signing...
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