College

[sue35]

I didn't use it and I did have roomates all throughout college. I was lucky enough that I had wonderful roomates though who understood everything.

The funny thing was that my roomate (who had ADHD) and I (with CF) were both listed under the disability act and she got exceptions ALL the time and I didn't! I had to actually get hospitalized if I wanted to postpone a test while all she had to do is say she didn't feel like taking it, her ADHD was bothering her. Crazy

 

[sue35]

I didn't use it and I did have roomates all throughout college. I was lucky enough that I had wonderful roomates though who understood everything.

The funny thing was that my roomate (who had ADHD) and I (with CF) were both listed under the disability act and she got exceptions ALL the time and I didn't! I had to actually get hospitalized if I wanted to postpone a test while all she had to do is say she didn't feel like taking it, her ADHD was bothering her. Crazy

 

[Momtana]

Cody Dieruf attended Lewis and Clark college and Portland, OR.
Here is a link to her writing about education on her memorial web site: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.codydieruf.com/cody_dieruf_019.htm
">http://www.codydieruf.com/cody_dieruf_019.htm
</a>

 

[Momtana]

Cody Dieruf attended Lewis and Clark college and Portland, OR.
Here is a link to her writing about education on her memorial web site: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.codydieruf.com/cody_dieruf_019.htm
">http://www.codydieruf.com/cody_dieruf_019.htm
</a>

 

[Momtana]

Cody Dieruf attended Lewis and Clark college and Portland, OR.
Here is a link to her writing about education on her memorial web site: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.codydieruf.com/cody_dieruf_019.htm
">http://www.codydieruf.com/cody_dieruf_019.htm
</a>

 

[Momtana]

Cody Dieruf attended Lewis and Clark college and Portland, OR.
Here is a link to her writing about education on her memorial web site: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.codydieruf.com/cody_dieruf_019.htm
">http://www.codydieruf.com/cody_dieruf_019.htm
</a>

 

[Momtana]

Cody Dieruf attended Lewis and Clark college and Portland, OR.
Here is a link to her writing about education on her memorial web site: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.codydieruf.com/cody_dieruf_019.htm
">http://www.codydieruf.com/cody_dieruf_019.htm
</a>

 

[Momtana]

Cody Dieruf attended Lewis and Clark college and Portland, OR.
Here is a link to her writing about education on her memorial web site: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.codydieruf.com/cody_dieruf_019.htm
">http://www.codydieruf.com/cody_dieruf_019.htm
</a>

 

[tara]

During my sophomore year I enrolled with the disability resource center on my college campus. Because I have CF I qualified for all sorts of perks like priority registration (to get into classes during the first open registration, not based on the number of units I had aquired, which when you're a freshman is near nil.) I also had the option to have a notetaker if I missed class, I could skip or postpone exams. I also saw a couselor with the California Department of Rehabilitation during my fifth and final year at UC Davis. She was able to get my full tuition, books and parking pass paid for. I had a friend with a leanring disablity that qualified for the same services. At the time, I felt guilty when I got my tuition paid for by the state, but nearly 10 years later, as a disabled adult I'm glad I did it. i was able to join the workforce for 5 years because I had my degree. I would have had less financial stress if I had all my years of college paid for. I wish I knew about the dept of rehab sooner.

Don't feel guilty. Use CF to your advantage when you can because it's going to try and disadvantage you every chance it gets.

Tara

 

[tara]

During my sophomore year I enrolled with the disability resource center on my college campus. Because I have CF I qualified for all sorts of perks like priority registration (to get into classes during the first open registration, not based on the number of units I had aquired, which when you're a freshman is near nil.) I also had the option to have a notetaker if I missed class, I could skip or postpone exams. I also saw a couselor with the California Department of Rehabilitation during my fifth and final year at UC Davis. She was able to get my full tuition, books and parking pass paid for. I had a friend with a leanring disablity that qualified for the same services. At the time, I felt guilty when I got my tuition paid for by the state, but nearly 10 years later, as a disabled adult I'm glad I did it. i was able to join the workforce for 5 years because I had my degree. I would have had less financial stress if I had all my years of college paid for. I wish I knew about the dept of rehab sooner.

Don't feel guilty. Use CF to your advantage when you can because it's going to try and disadvantage you every chance it gets.

Tara

 

[tara]

During my sophomore year I enrolled with the disability resource center on my college campus. Because I have CF I qualified for all sorts of perks like priority registration (to get into classes during the first open registration, not based on the number of units I had aquired, which when you're a freshman is near nil.) I also had the option to have a notetaker if I missed class, I could skip or postpone exams. I also saw a couselor with the California Department of Rehabilitation during my fifth and final year at UC Davis. She was able to get my full tuition, books and parking pass paid for. I had a friend with a leanring disablity that qualified for the same services. At the time, I felt guilty when I got my tuition paid for by the state, but nearly 10 years later, as a disabled adult I'm glad I did it. i was able to join the workforce for 5 years because I had my degree. I would have had less financial stress if I had all my years of college paid for. I wish I knew about the dept of rehab sooner.

Don't feel guilty. Use CF to your advantage when you can because it's going to try and disadvantage you every chance it gets.

Tara

 

[tara]

During my sophomore year I enrolled with the disability resource center on my college campus. Because I have CF I qualified for all sorts of perks like priority registration (to get into classes during the first open registration, not based on the number of units I had aquired, which when you're a freshman is near nil.) I also had the option to have a notetaker if I missed class, I could skip or postpone exams. I also saw a couselor with the California Department of Rehabilitation during my fifth and final year at UC Davis. She was able to get my full tuition, books and parking pass paid for. I had a friend with a leanring disablity that qualified for the same services. At the time, I felt guilty when I got my tuition paid for by the state, but nearly 10 years later, as a disabled adult I'm glad I did it. i was able to join the workforce for 5 years because I had my degree. I would have had less financial stress if I had all my years of college paid for. I wish I knew about the dept of rehab sooner.

Don't feel guilty. Use CF to your advantage when you can because it's going to try and disadvantage you every chance it gets.

Tara

 

[tara]

During my sophomore year I enrolled with the disability resource center on my college campus. Because I have CF I qualified for all sorts of perks like priority registration (to get into classes during the first open registration, not based on the number of units I had aquired, which when you're a freshman is near nil.) I also had the option to have a notetaker if I missed class, I could skip or postpone exams. I also saw a couselor with the California Department of Rehabilitation during my fifth and final year at UC Davis. She was able to get my full tuition, books and parking pass paid for. I had a friend with a leanring disablity that qualified for the same services. At the time, I felt guilty when I got my tuition paid for by the state, but nearly 10 years later, as a disabled adult I'm glad I did it. i was able to join the workforce for 5 years because I had my degree. I would have had less financial stress if I had all my years of college paid for. I wish I knew about the dept of rehab sooner.

Don't feel guilty. Use CF to your advantage when you can because it's going to try and disadvantage you every chance it gets.

Tara

 

[tara]

During my sophomore year I enrolled with the disability resource center on my college campus. Because I have CF I qualified for all sorts of perks like priority registration (to get into classes during the first open registration, not based on the number of units I had aquired, which when you're a freshman is near nil.) I also had the option to have a notetaker if I missed class, I could skip or postpone exams. I also saw a couselor with the California Department of Rehabilitation during my fifth and final year at UC Davis. She was able to get my full tuition, books and parking pass paid for. I had a friend with a leanring disablity that qualified for the same services. At the time, I felt guilty when I got my tuition paid for by the state, but nearly 10 years later, as a disabled adult I'm glad I did it. i was able to join the workforce for 5 years because I had my degree. I would have had less financial stress if I had all my years of college paid for. I wish I knew about the dept of rehab sooner.

Don't feel guilty. Use CF to your advantage when you can because it's going to try and disadvantage you every chance it gets.

Tara

 

[point]

Hello - - I didn't use CF as a means to apply to college, but I did use my illness to get state aid for college - similar to a few others who already posted. My state covered tuition and a certain $ amt toward books. I am glad I did it, but at the same time, had a bit of backlash from a few high school friends who were envious of the coverage. So, at the time, age 18, I felt bad about doing it but realized that I should take help when it was given. Now, being 7 years out of college, I am really glad that I did utilize the help.

Also, depending on your health, I would look into notifying the college you decide to attend. Having an option for help to take notes, alternate exam times, etc. would be really helpful to have if you get sick. School can be very demanding and at times, meeting deadlines while getting plenty of rest was stressful.

Hope this helps and best of luck!

 

[point]

Hello - - I didn't use CF as a means to apply to college, but I did use my illness to get state aid for college - similar to a few others who already posted. My state covered tuition and a certain $ amt toward books. I am glad I did it, but at the same time, had a bit of backlash from a few high school friends who were envious of the coverage. So, at the time, age 18, I felt bad about doing it but realized that I should take help when it was given. Now, being 7 years out of college, I am really glad that I did utilize the help.

Also, depending on your health, I would look into notifying the college you decide to attend. Having an option for help to take notes, alternate exam times, etc. would be really helpful to have if you get sick. School can be very demanding and at times, meeting deadlines while getting plenty of rest was stressful.

Hope this helps and best of luck!

 

[point]

Hello - - I didn't use CF as a means to apply to college, but I did use my illness to get state aid for college - similar to a few others who already posted. My state covered tuition and a certain $ amt toward books. I am glad I did it, but at the same time, had a bit of backlash from a few high school friends who were envious of the coverage. So, at the time, age 18, I felt bad about doing it but realized that I should take help when it was given. Now, being 7 years out of college, I am really glad that I did utilize the help.

Also, depending on your health, I would look into notifying the college you decide to attend. Having an option for help to take notes, alternate exam times, etc. would be really helpful to have if you get sick. School can be very demanding and at times, meeting deadlines while getting plenty of rest was stressful.

Hope this helps and best of luck!

 

[point]

Hello - - I didn't use CF as a means to apply to college, but I did use my illness to get state aid for college - similar to a few others who already posted. My state covered tuition and a certain $ amt toward books. I am glad I did it, but at the same time, had a bit of backlash from a few high school friends who were envious of the coverage. So, at the time, age 18, I felt bad about doing it but realized that I should take help when it was given. Now, being 7 years out of college, I am really glad that I did utilize the help.

Also, depending on your health, I would look into notifying the college you decide to attend. Having an option for help to take notes, alternate exam times, etc. would be really helpful to have if you get sick. School can be very demanding and at times, meeting deadlines while getting plenty of rest was stressful.

Hope this helps and best of luck!

 

[point]

Hello - - I didn't use CF as a means to apply to college, but I did use my illness to get state aid for college - similar to a few others who already posted. My state covered tuition and a certain $ amt toward books. I am glad I did it, but at the same time, had a bit of backlash from a few high school friends who were envious of the coverage. So, at the time, age 18, I felt bad about doing it but realized that I should take help when it was given. Now, being 7 years out of college, I am really glad that I did utilize the help.

Also, depending on your health, I would look into notifying the college you decide to attend. Having an option for help to take notes, alternate exam times, etc. would be really helpful to have if you get sick. School can be very demanding and at times, meeting deadlines while getting plenty of rest was stressful.

Hope this helps and best of luck!

 

[point]

Hello - - I didn't use CF as a means to apply to college, but I did use my illness to get state aid for college - similar to a few others who already posted. My state covered tuition and a certain $ amt toward books. I am glad I did it, but at the same time, had a bit of backlash from a few high school friends who were envious of the coverage. So, at the time, age 18, I felt bad about doing it but realized that I should take help when it was given. Now, being 7 years out of college, I am really glad that I did utilize the help.

Also, depending on your health, I would look into notifying the college you decide to attend. Having an option for help to take notes, alternate exam times, etc. would be really helpful to have if you get sick. School can be very demanding and at times, meeting deadlines while getting plenty of rest was stressful.

Hope this helps and best of luck!