College Bound
A Guide for Students with Visual Impairment
empfehlen| Titel: | College Bound |
|---|---|
| Form: | Monographie |
| Autor(en): | Ellen Trief |
| ISBN: | 978-0-89128-739-1 |
| Jahr: | 2016 |
| Auflage: | 2 |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 342 |
| Herausgeber: | Ellen Trief |
| Verlag: | AFB Press |
| Verlag Ort: | New York |
| Auszug: | "Going to college? If so, I have a challenge for you. Read the new book from AFB Press titled, College Bound: A Guide for Students with Visual Impairments, 2nd Edition by Ellen Trief. If you are thinking, "I can't possibly add one more task to my agenda this spring or summer", re-consider. Trust me, I've read the book and it is essential reading for all middle and high school students planning to go to college, especially those who want to be successful. Available in paperback, online, or as an e-book, College Bound is an informative guidebook with valuable resources that can be utilized as you prepare for college as well as while you are in college. Here's the scoop. Most students who are blind or visually impaired are unprepared for college-level coursework as well as the responsibility and freedom that come with attending college. As a result, many drop-out or take longer to graduate than expected.According to the American Foundation for the Blind, of the 23.7 million adults with vision loss in America only 4.1 million have earned a bachelor's degree or higher. Kind of surprising, huh? Well, you can earn your degree if you are prepared for the responsibilities and increased academic demands awaiting you at college. The keyword is prepared. [...]
The author, Ellen Trief, describes her book, College Bound, as being a "roadmap for a successful journey through college life." As with all new destinations we travel to, we often plan ahead by reviewing Google Maps, reading TripAdvisor, or by learning a new language. Consider college a trip you will embark on for at least four years. This is a trip worthy of some pre-planning. Prior to this new and exciting journey it is critical that you plan ahead and prepare by equipping yourself with the tools, knowledge, skills, and resources needed to succeed at obtaining a higher education as a student with vision loss. Simply put, this book is your self-help guidebook for your journey into college." (Quelle: AFB American Foundation for the Blind, posted on 21.02.2017 by Alicia Wolfe) Web-link: http://www.afb.org/blog/careerconnect-blog/preparing-a-checklist-for-your-journey-to-college-a-book-every-college-bound-student-with-vision-loss-should-read/12http://www.afb.org/blog/careerconnect-blog/preparing-a-checklist-for-your-journey-to-college-a-book-every-college-bound-student-with-vision-loss-should-read/12 |