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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Getting help along the way
Working with a coach or mentor
On the pathway!
Intellectual Disability and College? It Is Possible!
In this short video, students from Colorado talk about being enrolled in a college program and how different college life is from high school.
Student Spotlight
10 questions with a college student
Every month, we interview a student about college. Click on this link to see the list of the Student Spotlight interviews.
What is Intelligence?
Award-winning film explores intelligence in depth
The movie Intelligent Lives explores how people think about intelligence and features three young adults (Micah, Naieer, and Naomie), showing them in their schools, communities, families, and at work.
You Can Go to College
Hear from students at Vanderbilt University
Students at Next Steps at Vanderbilt talk about what it’s like to be in college. They learn new things in classes, make new friends, become more independent, and have work internships. Hear what it means to them to be included on campus.
Spread the Word
Interviews with 5 Students
In this video, 5 students with ID talk about what college means for them. Think College uses it to spread the message that all students with disabilities can go to college. Share it with your teachers, family, and friends!
Planning for College
This website will help you get ready for college
The Going to College website contains information about living college life with a disability. It’s designed for high school students and provides video clips, activities, and additional resources that can help you get a head start in planning for college. The video clips offer a way for you to hear firsthand from students with disabilities who have been successful.
Emerging Advocates Group
Learn from a professional advocate
Click here to join the Emerging Advocates group lead by Liz Weintraub, from AUCD. Liz and current and past college students gather on Zoom to learn about advocacy and why it’s important. The group meets about 4 times a year.
College Search
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!