CT State Northwestern with Brianna

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Meet Brianna, who attends CT State Northwestern. Brianna is enrolled in the interpreter training program and finds the resources on campus, so very helpful as she utilizes disability and accessibility services and tutoring. Let’s learn more from Brianna, and her interpreter, professor Aiswarya Vincent, take it away.

– Hello, Alex. Thank you for visiting our Northwestern campus. I’m a deaf native who grew up in Connecticut. In high school, I finished up my digital media production degree, and currently I’m working at the American School for the Deaf as a teacher’s assistant. My twin sister, Alanna, who’s a graduate of Northwestern, inspired me to join the interpreter training program. What an adventure. I’m thrilled to have easy access and great accommodations that make my school year a breeze. My interpreter training program professors and peers are all native, deaf, or skilled signers, making my communication needs accessible. Navigating through our campus is a piece of cake, and the small student to professor ratios mean there’s more personalized interactions and easy access to tutoring. The friendly atmosphere here makes me feel safe and comfortable. I love treating myself to a Dairy Queen after my classes. It’s the perfect way to end my day. My campus here has hosted some amazing events like the welcome fair, Halloween party, and faculty versus student softball game. Additionally, my ASL club has organized a fun holiday party and participated in various conferences and deaf expos to promote our fantastic interpreter training program, deaf studies certificate program, and American Sign Language Club. Going back to college has been an inspiring journey. I’ve learned that age really doesn’t matter. If you have it in your heart, just do it. Attending Northwestern has been uplifting and interactions with my peers have certainly boosted my confidence. I’m looking forward to graduating in the spring of 2025. My goal is to become a community-level interpreter here in Connecticut. What a fun and rewarding experience. Okay, Alex, now it’s back to you. Go and explore more CT State campuses and have a blast.

– Thank you, Brianna, and Professor Vincent. Brianna, it seems like you’ve had the best time making friends at all those amazing club events. Keep at it and take care.