Gallaudet Graduates I Klijah Mitchell

Summary

Key Points

• —After graduating high school, the speaker enlisted in the service for five years. 0:00
• —Over time, the speaker noticed their hearing began to deteriorate, causing initial fear and uncertainty. 0:08
• —The speaker's journey highlights the transformative power of education and community in overcoming challenges related to hearing loss. 0:08
• —The speaker researched online and discovered ASL Connect, a program that introduced them to American Sign Language and Deaf culture. 0:17
• —Immersing themselves in ASL and Deaf culture through ASL Connect led the speaker to Gallaudet University. 0:23
• —The speaker emphasizes that Gallaudet University has been instrumental in their personal evolution and self-discovery. 0:41
• —Upon arriving at Gallaudet, the speaker initially felt overwhelmed by the new people, experiences, culture, and language. 0:50
• —Through time and a strong support system at Gallaudet, the speaker was able to find their place and pursue a major in interpreting. 0:59