Week Two - Respect and Comfort

Week Deux

Hard to believe that four days just winged right by. I guess it's the benefit of having two to three classes a day with lengthy breaks and whatnot.

So far, I am very, very tired. My body, mind, and ears are still adapting to the whole "sitting through two hours of lectures" tidbit of college. Doing my internship at a hospital, where lectures are required every week, did prepare me for the worst. However, repetitive sit-downs is kind of tiring after the third day... yawn.

I'm glad to know that I have definitely befriended most of my professors very well. Sitting in the front of the class, paying attention, and taking notes like a good nerd is the best benefit you can ever receive. It has blanketed me with a feeling of happiness, security, and trust. It helps me know that I'll never be picked on or maybe even disrespected. Ahh, college...

With week two done, I am beginning to befriend a lot of students, as well. Some kids have finally gotten comfortable with where they stand and have begun chatting with others. I even met a man in my Psychology class whose brother has Autism. Talk about small world! All in all, college is going great thus far.

Accommodations = Your new BFF.

Period. Nothing more.

I can recall having to type an accommodations letter in Advisory class back in my Junior year... I was all for it, me being the delighted advocate I have grown up to be. For the most part, it was only me and two other friends of mine that actually took the assignment seriously. Everyone else...Oh, don't get me started...

"I won't need accommodations in college!"

"I've grown out of my disability!"

"Blahbity blah me no need this blah."

Luckily, I do not speak to these acquaintances anymore...Oi vey! One can never grow out of their learning difference...

Anywho, I had purchased a LiveScribe pen for college. You know, that pen that records lectures while you write? First week, I was doing stellar with it. However, I would become very paranoid when a professor would get near me. A college buddy of mine told me that I "could get in trouble if I don't ask." Knowing me, I hate talking to people... So, I went to the Disability Services area at Cleveland State...Best. Meeting. Ever. Now, I can shamelessly record with my pen without feeling terrified.

Long story short: Need accommodations? Go get them. GET. THEM.



Unfortunately, I don't have much of a lesson today. My four days of college consisted of me being mentally excited for Fozzy. Today, finalizing this blog, I actually forgot that Fozzy was this coming Sunday until I noticed it was the weekend. Woopsies..... So, excitement abounds yet again (And the amount of sleep I will receive is decreasing at a dramatic rate.)


Lessons of the week:

• Although it may be pointless, studying days before a pop-up quiz has many many benefits.
• Getting homework done early = More "You time."
• Little hints and tidbits you learn in High School will assist you in college (i.e Biology. Thanks, Freemanator)
• Find things that professors talked about during class to spark conversation with them.
• Did I mention how much I love accommodations yet? 

That's all for now. Tune in Sunday or so, where I will (happily) blog about my experience meeting one of my heroes in life..