This Think College Story is about Betsy King, a former student of Transition & Access Program (TAP) at University of Cincinnati. Find out how Betsy selected this college, what her experience was like at TAP, and how she found a job that is perfectly suited for her.
Interesting to note: one of Betsy's peers from TAP, Samuel, wrote this story.
This Think College Story by Lucy Balthazaar highlights the connection Lucy feels to her background and heritage, and how it shaped her desire to go to college. Lucy goes on to share how she decided to apply to college, what courses she has taken, and her plans for the future.
This resource is available in English and Spanish. Click here to view the Spanish language listing for this resource.
This Think College Transition Student Profile features Patrick, a student at Bridgewater State University, who has been interested in a career as a DJ since his junior year in high school. Patrick’s clear focus in selecting his classes, combined with his work experience both in high school and college, has put him on the path to reaching his goal.
This Think College Transition Student Profile features Pete, a student at Bristol Community College, and how the decision not to attend the traditional transition program offered through his high school led him to having a variety opportunities at college and in his community that has helped prepare him for a career working in animal health.
This Think College Transition Student Profile features Morgan, a dual enrollment student at Holyoke Community College who went on to transfer to Westfield State University. Morgan developed and used self-determination skills to self-direct her transition experience with the support of her college advisors, school transition specialist, educational coaches, peer mentor, and family. This profile highlights the positive outcomes that can be achieved from collaborative planning and fading supports.
This Think College Transition Student Profile features Robert, his love of theater, and how he worked with his parents, academic advisor, and educational coach to set concrete goals for transition and postsecondary education. Robert continues to enjoy a successful, productive experience at Bridgewater State University, as he works toward his career and personal goals.
This is the first issue of Think College Transition Student Profiles. This publication tells the story of Rachel, a student at Holyoke Community College in Massachusetts. Rachel and her team did some person-centered planning to determine what Rachel’s goals were, and then the Rachel worked closely with an academic advisor to be sure her goals were met. This profile highlights the positive results that can come from collaborative planning and supports between college, local school district, and service providers.
This Think College Story from September 2017 features two college students making history. Holly Sheetz and Joe McNeil were the first students with intellectual disability (ID) to participate in the commencement ceremony at Minot (North Dakota)State University. Students have been attending the ASTEP program since 2011, but this was the first time students with ID were included at commencement. Through mentorship of and interviews with Holly and Joe, staff from the ASTEP program share many of the students' experiences, memories, and dreams in this Think College Story.
Jonathan shares how the Panther LIFE program at Florida International University helped him to gain employment.
In this Think College Story published in 2016, a student at Utah State shares his experiences living on campus in a Living/Learning Community.
