Beautiful Language...ASL

Because I discovered I was hard of hearing and needed hearing aids I decided to take American Sign Language. My audiologist has told me many times that my hearing will only get worst and that there is that possibility of going completely deaf. So when I made the decision to go back to school to finish my English degree I decided to do a Bachelor of Arts and take ASL for the language core. I don't regret it at all. While it hasn't been easy I love learning ASL and talking with my hands. It still surprises me that I can understand it and I can have full signed conversations. I've discovered a new culture of people who know what I am going through and understand the frustrations I may have.

Last semester I had a pretty tough professor, Mr. Holland, who required a lot out of us and gave us so many assignments that required us to get up in front of the class and do presentations. He also required us to go to Deaf events which allowed me to meet some people. It felt pretty good to be able to have conversations with them. Because Mr. Holland was so tough he forced me to take the language that much more serious and I worked really hard to learn new words and am able to sign better. I love learning this new language and look forward to learning so much more.