Student Corner

Welcome to Thinkcollege.net. This is a great place to start learning more about going to college. Below are some resources to help get you started. 

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Think Higher. Think College.

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See what college is really like

This video highlights the many things students with intellectual disability love about college: living in the dorm, taking classes that they choose, making friends, eating good food, participating in campus activities, and being independent. Watch the video here!

 

 

College is for you

Students Realizing the Dream!

This video is about students going to college in Florida. Three students talk about classes and careers. Johnny is taking automotive classes. Angie is preparing to work at a hospital. Aarushi is getting ready for a job in fashion and design. Click here to watch the video.

 

Join our student discussion group

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Talk with others about disabilities

Do you have something to say about disability rights? Do you want to make a change in your community or the world? Then you should join the Emerging Advocate Student Group! The group was created for students with disabilities. Click here to go to the group’s homepage.

Learn about self-advocacy

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A checklist about self-advocacy

Self-advocacy is important but some students don’t know what it is or how to do it. Go to the SARTAC website for a checklist on what it is and what it is not! Click here to get there.

 

 

 

Pay for College

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Yes, there are scholarships for you!

Scholarships are one way students can help pay for college. There are many scholarships but it is hard to find the right one. This report shares information and some tips for finding scholarships. Sit down with a family member and look through it to see if there is something for you! Click here to find a scholarship.

What is your major?

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Still not sure what your major is!

Some students don’t pick a major until their second or even third year! This website explains what a major is and it talks about decision making. Click here to visit the website.

 

 

Students getting involved

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He was a Think College Policy Advocate!

Arthur Moreira is a student who was a Think College policy advocate. This is his story. He talks about what he learned and how he went to Washington, DC. Arthur is a student at College of Alameda. Click here to read Arthur’s story.

Plan for the future

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Meet Majolyn!

Majolyn is a student who is part of the Think College student group. This is her college story. When she was a little girl, she knew she wanted to go to college and be successful like her sister. Click here to read her story.

 

College Search

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Find one that’s right for you!

This webpage has information on more than 300 college programs for students with ID. You can search for a college that is right for you!