DO-IT Student Program Analysis

I was born profoundly deaf, that means I can’t hear anything without my cochlear implant. That didn’t stop me from being able to communicate with deaf and hearing people because I can sign in ASL to communicate with deaf and I can speak almost perfect English to communicate with hearing. Last summer, I was chosen as a part of the DO-IT scholars program at the University of Washington. This program helps prepare students with different disabilities to become successful in college and in life. I was able to meet and interact with other disabled students who have similar goals in college. I learned despite everyone coming from a different background and had their own unique view of the world, they all view it in a more positive way.
At the DO-IT

summer program, we did many activities such as making our own website, learn how to get scholarships, karaoke night, dance night, visited Microsoft, Pacific Science Center, and the zoo. The DO-IT program the reinforced the fact that people can adapt and have a normal life, no matter what situation they are in. For example, at the program, there was a student with no legs and one arm, yet she can things that non-disabled people can do. When I meet people I focus on the person, not the disability.
I will be involved in the environmentalist community because I care about the environment and want to take action to reverse our effect on the environment. I am involved in my high school Green Club. I have visited the former Elwha dam site to see the changes to the ecosystem caused by the removal of the dam. I helped dig a rain garden which helps reduce toxic runoff into Puget Sound. Being part of the Green Club and taking the AP Environmental Science class has made me more aware of changes in the environment. I want to make a difference by majoring in Environmental Science.
I also interested in outdoor activities such as camping and hiking. I am excited to be involved with the outdoor community in Bellingham because I want to become fit and healthy and enjoy nature at the same time. I am also interested in trying out different activities to see what fits best with me.
I will actively be involved in the campus community at Western because I am willing to meet new people with different background and try different activities. I want to help out the environment.