<p>I’m not going to post here anymore, the environment here just does not bring out the best in me. I am really not the type to sit around and rant and rave about what I can’t do, if that were the case I wouldn’t have made it to Michigan. I made it here for my CAN-do attitude, but since so many people here perceive people with disabilities as the exact opposite I end up feeling the need to defend myself. That is not productive, and it is a waste of my time. There are many, many people here who have been like gold to me the past few months, but it is not worth the hassle. I AM dealing with things offline, I am meeting with about four different advisers, am in contact with countless resources and offices, and am trying everything possible to find a way to do what I CAN do-- and I am studying my ass off all day and nearly all night, and loving every second of it even when it’s hard. In the past few days I’ve talked to professors, coordinators, department heads, deans, advisers, and even an attorney. But I am a naturally thoughtful person, I am a planner, and I spent a LOT of my time researching different options in order to make good plans, my ability to plan is what gets me through life despite my disabilities. That was why I came here to ask about BGS, I needed adults not affiliated with my school to give me their perspectives on the reputation of the degree. I got some great advice. That was all I wanted. I did not intend for this to be an entire commentary on my attitude about my disabilities. I did not want nor deserve that kind of personal attention, and I don’t expect anyone else here would like it if their posts and entire persona were picked apart in that way either. I am done here.</p>
<p>In closing, I will look at the BGS degree and see if there is a way to work it into my plans if all else fails, but if it is humanly possible I am sticking to poli sci. I am going to Washington DC in January to intern and have a lot of work to do in the meantime to prepare, but the program heads are excited to have me involved. This is something that I can do. Politics IS something that I am good at. I have spent the last 20 years studying myself, and testing myself, too. I appreciate everyone’s input, but you just don’t know me like I, my family, and my advisers do. And given all the negativity here, that is who I will be spending my time with from now on. I came here for fun, to learn more about the college selection process for my sister, and to enjoy good conversations. You guys definitely know how to have an inspired conversation. But you couldn’t just let me be, you had to throw in your personal assessments and judgments of my every whim. You’ve no right to treat me that way. I am done here.</p>
<p>Thank you to those of you that have been kind to me. I appreciate it. Those of you that have been supportive may keep in touch via email through my profile if you wish. I’d like that.</p>