WEBVTT 00:00:06.260 --> 00:00:08.720 DO-IT Scholars discuss the importance of college. 00:00:08.730 --> 00:00:12.740 Is college important? 00:00:12.740 --> 00:00:14.770 It's up to you. 00:00:14.770 --> 00:00:18.330 But for me, it's very important. 00:00:18.330 --> 00:00:21.500 [Music] 00:00:21.520 --> 00:00:22.940 I think that college is important 00:00:22.940 --> 00:00:27.029 because it creates a pathway to the rest of your life 00:00:27.029 --> 00:00:30.299 and it really shapes your identity as an adult. 00:00:30.300 --> 00:00:34.240 College is a great place to discover your passions 00:00:34.260 --> 00:00:36.560 and meet new and exciting people. 00:00:36.560 --> 00:00:41.740 [Music] 00:00:41.900 --> 00:00:44.720 This video content was created by DO-IT Scholars, 00:00:44.740 --> 00:00:49.640 high school students from an innovative transition-to-college program in Washington. 00:00:49.640 --> 00:00:51.449 Scholars are students with disabilities. 00:00:51.449 --> 00:00:57.399 They learn about self-determination, academic accommodations, and disability advocacy. 00:00:57.399 --> 00:01:01.899 Wide open, you can do HTML, CSS, JavaScript. 00:01:01.899 --> 00:01:05.890 Going to college is important because 00:01:05.890 --> 00:01:10.829 we're always learning in life and college is a way to help us do that 00:01:10.829 --> 00:01:13.590 and that is what shapes us in our later lives. 00:01:13.590 --> 00:01:19.960 The great thing about college is it can help you get a better paying job. 00:01:19.960 --> 00:01:23.320 What I hope to get out of college is a great financial future. 00:01:23.320 --> 00:01:26.020 What I enjoyed most about college 00:01:26.020 --> 00:01:30.740 was the chance to live on my own and become more independent, 00:01:30.740 --> 00:01:33.189 explore life and who I am, 00:01:33.189 --> 00:01:35.610 and make a life for myself with my friends. 00:01:35.610 --> 00:01:39.899 DO-IT Scholars stay in dorms during summer study 00:01:39.899 --> 00:01:41.979 at the University of Washington campus. 00:01:41.979 --> 00:01:46.469 They meet mentors, faculty members, and business professionals. 00:01:46.469 --> 00:01:50.649 I think college is important because it allows you to get to know 00:01:50.649 --> 00:01:54.329 so many different types of people and see so many new perspectives 00:01:54.329 --> 00:01:57.740 on every problem or every situation that you might face 00:01:57.740 --> 00:01:59.450 and I believe that this is really important 00:01:59.450 --> 00:02:02.229 because it really allows you to get to know other people. 00:02:02.229 --> 00:02:06.689 I think college is important because it's a time to find yourself, 00:02:06.689 --> 00:02:11.280 see what you're good at, what you like, and what you're successful at. 00:02:13.020 --> 00:02:17.440 Going through college, I want to understand my reason for being 00:02:17.450 --> 00:02:21.299 and I want to understand why I am the way I am. 00:02:21.299 --> 00:02:25.560 Scholars participate in science labs and academic workshops 00:02:25.560 --> 00:02:27.230 and learn about technology. 00:02:27.230 --> 00:02:29.710 I think college is important 00:02:29.710 --> 00:02:35.100 because you get a head start in preparing for getting a job someday 00:02:35.100 --> 00:02:38.569 and to pursue your dreams and hopefully get paid. 00:02:38.569 --> 00:02:42.700 I want to go into business and it would be really hard for me 00:02:42.700 --> 00:02:46.450 to get a job in business without getting a college degree. 00:02:46.450 --> 00:02:51.800 REM sleep is when the body goes through multiple stages. 00:02:51.800 --> 00:02:55.519 Many of the DO-IT Scholars use assistive technology 00:02:55.519 --> 00:02:58.300 designed for people with disabilities. 00:02:58.300 --> 00:03:02.540 Life has changed so much for the world in general, 00:03:02.540 --> 00:03:05.349 but especially for people with disabilities 00:03:05.349 --> 00:03:09.190 and the awesome thing is now that we can go to college, 00:03:09.190 --> 00:03:12.980 and we can be a part of continuing to change the world. 00:03:12.980 --> 00:03:18.430 That's why college is so important, not to get a piece of paper or degree, 00:03:18.430 --> 00:03:21.360 but to make actual change happen in the world. 00:03:21.360 --> 00:03:23.480 I'm going to go to college. 00:03:23.480 --> 00:03:25.920 I'm going to get my BFA. 00:03:25.940 --> 00:03:27.000 And guess what? 00:03:27.000 --> 00:03:30.000 I'm going to be a star. 00:03:30.000 --> 00:03:38.500 [Music] 00:03:38.500 --> 00:03:42.300 Thank you. 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