smaller class sizes, all her professors know her name, which is a big advantage if you have a disability. "You don't want special treatment," she explains. "It's understanding you're looking for. All of my professor have understood and supported my needs."
James has always known that without a post-secondary education, his chances of getting a job would be minimal. Originally intending to be a teacher, he reconsidered after meeting with advisors. "They asked me if I thought I could control a class of 25 students and suggested counselling as an alternative direction. After a night of feeling down, I knew I had to shake off my disappointment and go on," James remembers. "Listen to your advisors," he suggests. "Balance what they tell you against what you know about yourself."