Interpreting Personal Statement

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If I were to pick my major on the spot, it would always be Interpreting. I appreciate this choice because I feel like I am assisting the deaf community in the sense of sharing their own thoughts with hearing people. Not only have I always felt a sense of connection with the deaf community, I have always wanted to be an advocate for my parents. My parents have been underprivileged because they are deaf and usually unable to efficiently get their points across without proper interpretation, so I have always made it my priority to help them in any way possible. I am definite about becoming an interpreter. Obviously, I have considered other majors such as nursing and mental health services, but neither of these careers compare to my connection with deaf services. I love the language and the feeling of accomplishing translation between a deaf and hearing person. This degree choice can allow me to manage my own schedule. Once I have landed on my feet officially, I plan to open an advocacy building …show more content…

This university offers the interpreting program and deaf advocacy. I prefer to go to UNCG over any other college because it has the most promising education for my career. UNCG is known for their Professions in Deafness program. They teach about culture, Sign Language, interactions, clothing, mannerisms, and many other things. The only other university that I may have considered would be the University of Missouri. The reason that I would ever consider this college is if I needed to do my entire program online. They are one of the only schools that are accredited in the Interpretation for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing program online. Although I am already fluent in Sign Language, I would only consider the University of Missouri as my last option as I want to have as much experience under my belt before I feel confident enough to interpret

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